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# WILLIAM KURELEK (1927–1977)

WILLIAM KURELEK is a Canadian artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,164. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by WILLIAM KURELEK sold in 2020 for $54,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLIAM KURELEK work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM KURELEK work is $3,164.

The median WILLIAM KURELEK print sells for $436 across 48 lots.

The median WILLIAM KURELEK painting sells for $39,507 across 15 lots.

The median WILLIAM KURELEK work on paper sells for $3,210 across 11 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 48 | $436† | $3,117 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 15 | $39,507 | $54,563 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,210 | $17,486 | — | 2024-11-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

WILLIAM KURELEK's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $436. Paintings (15 lots) median $39,507, record $54,563. A typical WILLIAM KURELEK painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $326–$593† | $411† | $3,117 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $54,563 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $24,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $17,486 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,117 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,715 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a WILLIAM KURELEK worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM KURELEK work is $3,164. The median WILLIAM KURELEK print sells for $436 across 48 lots. The median WILLIAM KURELEK painting sells for $39,507 across 15 lots. The median WILLIAM KURELEK work on paper sells for $3,210 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM KURELEK print?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM KURELEK print is $436. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is WILLIAM KURELEK's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM KURELEK print is $3,117.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM KURELEK painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM KURELEK painting is $39,507.

### What is WILLIAM KURELEK's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM KURELEK painting is $54,563.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM KURELEK work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM KURELEK work on paper is $3,210.

### What is WILLIAM KURELEK's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM KURELEK work on paper is $17,486.

### What is the average price of a small WILLIAM KURELEK print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small WILLIAM KURELEK print (small (under 50 cm)) is $411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is WILLIAM KURELEK's auction record?

WILLIAM KURELEK's auction record is $172,276, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “WILLIAM KURELEK auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-kurelek-r-c-a (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.