Alberta Kinsey (1875–1952)
What is Alberta Kinsey’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 148 auction results for Alberta Kinsey at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,375–$3,656, n=7). The auction record is $18,300 for French Quarter Book Store (2018, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Quarter Book Store, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $18,300 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Interior of Antique Shop, Rue Royale, French Quarter, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $16,450 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2005 |
| 3 | Clementine Hunter at her Cabin, Melrose Plantation, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $11,200 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Church, St. Francisville, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $10,456 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2010 |
| 5 | Parlor of Alberta Kinsey's Home, 1875 | Oil on canvas board | $10,065 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Clementine Hunter's Cabin, Melrose Plantation, Louisiana, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $9,987 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2006 |
| 7 | French Quarter Doorway, 1875 | Oil on canvas board | $7,680 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | French Quarter Courtyard, 1875 | Oil on canvas board | $7,637 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | Louisiana Corn: Still Life, 1875 | Oil on canvasboard | $6,900 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2004 |
| 10 | New Orleans Street Scene, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $6,737 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 140 | $2,266 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $3,111 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $1,792 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 148 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Alberta Kinsey is an American artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,196. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Alberta Kinsey sold in 2025 for $2,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alberta Kinsey on OpeningBid →What is a Alberta Kinsey work worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberta Kinsey work is $2,196.
The median Alberta Kinsey painting sells for $2,196 across 142 lots.
The median Alberta Kinsey work on paper sells for $478 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alberta Kinsey paintings typically sell for $976–$2,629 (the middle half of 89 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Alberta Kinsey paintings typically sell for $2,000–$5,975 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 174 | $2,196† | $18,300 | 81.6% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $478 | $478 | 50% | 2011-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $10,260† | $18,300 | — | 2024-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $976–$2,629† | $1,708† | $11,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $2,000–$5,975† | $3,050† | $18,300 |
† 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 | 2018 | $18,300 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $16,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $478 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alberta Kinsey worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberta Kinsey work is $2,196. The median Alberta Kinsey painting sells for $2,196 across 142 lots. The median Alberta Kinsey work on paper sells for $478 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberta Kinsey paintings typically sell for $976–$2,629 (the middle half of 89 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alberta Kinsey paintings typically sell for $2,000–$5,975 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alberta Kinsey painting?
Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberta Kinsey painting is $2,196. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alberta Kinsey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberta Kinsey painting is $18,300.
What is the average price of a small Alberta Kinsey painting?
Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberta Kinsey painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Alberta Kinsey painting?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberta Kinsey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alberta Kinsey's auction record?
Alberta Kinsey's auction record is $18,300, set in 2018.
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