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# Bill Keating (b. 1932)

## What is Bill Keating’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Bill Keating at 6 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,014 including buyer’s premium (middle half $614–$4,166, n=6). The auction record is $10,625 for Untitled (bronze sculpture) (2022, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1987 | Bronze | $10,625 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (aluminum sculpture), 1979 | Aluminum | $6,096 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (aluminum sculpture), 1979 | Aluminum | $4,445 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (bronze, marble), 1988 | Bronze, marble | $3,328 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Natural Curves | Bronze | $2,375 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Bill Keating Bronze Sculpture1996, 1996 | Bronze | $900 | Revere Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (aluminum) | Aluminum | $812 | Freeman's Hindman | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Doodle, 1975 | Aluminum | $750 | Wright | Aug 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (aluminum sculpture), 1975 | Aluminum | $699 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Rhythm, 2008 | Bronze, marble | $585 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $1,638 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $825 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bill Keating is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,594. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bill Keating sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bill Keating work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Keating work is $1,594.

The median Bill Keating sculpture sells for $1,650 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $1,650† | $10,625 | 90.9% | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $724–$2,864† | $900† | $4,445 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,096 |

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 Bill Keating worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Keating work is $1,594. The median Bill Keating sculpture sells for $1,650 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bill Keating sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Keating sculpture is $1,650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bill Keating's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Keating sculpture is $10,625.

### What is Bill Keating's auction record?

Bill Keating's auction record is $10,625, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bill Keating auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-keating (updated 2026-11-03).

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.