William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian (1927–1977)
What is William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian at 1 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,828 including buyer’s premium (middle half $914–$30,495, n=13). The auction record is $44,081 for FLIGHT INTO EGYPT (NATIVITY SERIES) (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLIGHT INTO EGYPT (NATIVITY SERIES), 1975 | Mixed media on board signed and dated "75" lower right | $44,081 | Waddingtons | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | VIEW ON FROBISHER BAY, 1968 | Oil on hardboard signed with monogram and dated "68" | $41,067 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 3 | LACROSSE, 1977 | Mixed media on board signed with monogram and dated "77" lowe | $32,257 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 4 | VOLLEYBALL, 1977 | Mixed media on board titled and dated to gallery labels verso | $30,495 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 5 | INUKSHUKS, 1968 | Oil on hardboard signed with monogram and dated "68" | $28,733 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 6 | CARPENTER'S DREAM, 1975 | Mixed media on hardboard, in artist-made frame signed with mo | $21,345 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | ACROSS THE RIVER FROM THE CAPITAL | Pencil on vellum | $1,003 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHT TRADING ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE, 1973 | Lithographic reproduction on wove paper signed and numbered | $1,828 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | MAP OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO, 1976 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, with full margins signe | $1,525 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | MAP OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO, 1976 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, with full margins signe | $914 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $30,495 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $25,039 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,525 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $1,828.
A work by William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian sold in 2026 for $1,828, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian on OpeningBid →What is a William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian work is $1,828.
The median William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian print sells for $1,219 across 4 lots.
The median William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper sells for $448 across 3 lots.
The median William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting sells for $34,900 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,219 | $1,828 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $34,900 | $41,067 | — | 2025-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $448 | $1,003 | — | 2025-10-09 |
William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,219. Paintings (2 lots) median $34,900, record $41,067. A typical William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $41,067 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $28,733 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,828 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,003 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $448 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian work is $1,828. The median William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian print sells for $1,219 across 4 lots. The median William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper sells for $448 across 3 lots. The median William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting sells for $34,900 across 2 lots.
What is William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian's auction record?
William Kurelek, OSA, RCA, Canadian's auction record is $44,081, set in 2024.
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