> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-kurelek · updated 2026-11-02

# William Kurelek

## What is William Kurelek’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for William Kurelek at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,186 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,960–$47,535, n=8). The auction record is $153,648 for A Little Girl and Her Snowman (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Little Girl and Her Snowman, 1973 | Mixed media on board | $153,648 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Lumberjacks Returning to Camp | Mixed media on board | $72,556 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Negrich Family Threshing Outfit | Oil and graphite on masonite | $69,989 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Missed Opportunity), 1971 | Mixed media on board | $39,194 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Death Fears Him Who Resists Her | Mixed media on board | $36,744 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 6 | Rosedale Golf and Country Club - It’s Hard for Us to Realize, 1972 | Mixed media on board | $34,994 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 7 | Fog on the Barn, 1969 | Mixed media on board | $30,986 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Barbara Bawling for her Baby | Mixed media on board | $15,386 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Canadian Flag), 1976 | Acrylic fibre tapestry | $2,188 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Breakaway | Photolithograph | $1,277 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $34,994 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $39,194 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $30,986 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Kurelek is an artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $28,307. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Kurelek sold in 2025 for $39,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 William Kurelek works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Kurelek work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kurelek work is $28,307.

The median William Kurelek painting sells for $46,202 across 4 lots.

The median William Kurelek work on paper sells for $15,353 across 3 lots.

The median William Kurelek photograph sells for $958 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $46,202‡ | $153,648 | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $15,353‡ | $15,781‡ | — | 2018-11-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $958 | $1,277 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $165,836‡ | $311,185‡ | — | 2024-11-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $153,648 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $69,989 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $15,781‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,353‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,277 |
| Photography | 2026 | $639 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kurelek work is $28,307. The median William Kurelek painting sells for $46,202 across 4 lots. The median William Kurelek work on paper sells for $15,353 across 3 lots. The median William Kurelek photograph sells for $958 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Kurelek's auction record?

William Kurelek's auction record is $311,185, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 (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.