Helen Kalvak

Canadian · 1901–1984 · Painter, Printmaker

Helen Kalvak, (Kalvakadlak) was a Copper Inuk graphic artist from Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada. (Wikipedia)

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40auction results2001–2026years recorded100%sold (40)$144Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Helen Kalvak, Balancing Trick #49/50, 1983, stonecut on paperBalancing Trick #49/50Levis Fine Art Auctions · CA$439≈ $351≈ £253≈ €295Sign up to see
  2. Helen Kalvak, Seal Hunting Tools #3/50, 1980, stonecut on paperSeal Hunting Tools #3/50Levis Fine Art Auctions · CA$497≈ $347≈ £268≈ €319Sign up to see
  3. Helen Kalvak, Fishing #30/50, 1975, colour relief print on paperFishing #30/50Levis Fine Art Auctions · CA$351≈ $317≈ £191≈ €228Sign up to see

Helen Kalvak’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 40 auction results for Helen Kalvak between 2001 and 2026, of which 40 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $96Sign up free to see to $351Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $351Sign up free to see for Balancing Trick #49/50 at Levis Fine Art Auctions in March 2021. Results come from Levis Fine Art Auctions (40).

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  1. Helen Kalvak, Nightmare #5/50, 1972, colour stonecut on paper
    Nightmare #5/50, 1972
    colour stonecut on paper · Paper
    30.5 x 38.7 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1123
    CA$132≈ $96≈ £72≈ €83Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$150–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  2. Helen Kalvak, Seal Hunting Tools #3/50, 1980, stonecut on paper
    Seal Hunting Tools #3/50, 1980
    stonecut on paper · Paper
    33 x 40 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1090
    CA$497≈ $347≈ £268≈ €319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  3. Helen Kalvak, Sea Goddess #15/50, 1975, stonecut on paper
    Sea Goddess #15/50, 1975
    stonecut on paper · Paper
    25.4 x 33 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1183
    CA$187≈ $138≈ £104≈ €123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$150–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  4. Helen Kalvak, The Old Woman's Helpers #32/45, 1984, stonecut on paper
    The Old Woman's Helpers #32/45, 1984
    stonecut on paper · Paper
    33.7 x 45.7 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 2036
    CA$176≈ $131≈ £107≈ €123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$150–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  5. Helen Kalvak, Making an Atigi #5/50, 1982, stonecut on paper
    Making an Atigi #5/50, 1982
    stonecut on paper · Paper
    25.4 x 41.9 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 2038
    CA$211≈ $157≈ £128≈ €148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$150–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  6. Helen Kalvak, Under the Stars #45/50, 1968, colour stonecut on paper
    Under the Stars #45/50, 1968
    colour stonecut on paper · Paper
    27.3 x 36.8 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1064
    CA$176≈ $138≈ £101≈ €118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  7. Helen Kalvak, Nightmare #36/50, 1972, colour stonecut on paper
    Nightmare #36/50, 1972
    colour stonecut on paper · Paper
    28.6 x 38.1 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1065
    CA$246≈ $194≈ £142≈ €165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  8. Helen Kalvak, Magic Power #24/50, 1973, stonecut on paper
    Magic Power #24/50, 1973
    stonecut on paper · Paper
    32.4 x 22.2 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1067
    CA$246≈ $194≈ £142≈ €165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$75–100View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  9. Helen Kalvak, Self Defense #3/50, 1980, colour stonecut on paper
    Self Defense #3/50, 1980
    colour stonecut on paper · Paper
    31.8 x 43.8 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 139
    CA$187≈ $149≈ £108≈ €126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  10. Helen Kalvak, Kidnapper #23/50, 1973, colour stonecut on paper
    Kidnapper #23/50, 1973
    colour stonecut on paper · Paper
    29.8 x 26 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 140
    CA$129≈ $103≈ £74≈ €87Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$75–100View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

Helen Kalvak works on paper (31)Helen Kalvak prints (9)Helen Kalvak woodcuts & linocuts (5)

Helen Kalvak: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Helen Kalvak at auction?

$351Sign up free to see, for Balancing Trick #49/50 at Levis Fine Art Auctions (March 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Helen Kalvak?

The median sale price is $144Sign up free to see across 40 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Helen Kalvak have sold at auction?

40 of 40 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Helen Kalvak?

Levis Fine Art Auctions accounts for the most recorded results. Levis Fine Art Auctions

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