Cecil Kennedy (1905–1997)
What is Cecil Kennedy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 133 auction results for Cecil Kennedy at 19 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,760 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,359–$7,772, n=6). The auction record is $47,957 for Summer flowers (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer flowers, 1968 | Oil paint | $47,957 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 2 | A Summer Arrangement, 1905 | Oil paint | $40,000 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | yellow roses | — | $39,028 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Yellow Roses and Butterflies of south africa | Oil on canvas | $36,844 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Summer, 1905 | Oil paint | $36,499 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | Stll life with Romneya in a vase | Oil on canvas | $34,719 | Christie's | Jul 2004 |
| 7 | An Arrangement of Mixed Flowers | Painting | $33,396 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Camellias and Prunus blossom, 1905 | Oil paint | $32,474 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 9 | Spring: daffodils, camellias, Spanish bluebells, anemones, Siberian iris, Dutch bulbous iris, polyanthus primulas, hellebores, freesias, forget-me-nots, broom and cowslips, in a glass vase, with a bee, 1905 | Oil paint | $30,054 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | Late Summer, 1905 | Oil paint | $29,867 | Christie's | Jan 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $12,487 |
| Paintings | 85 | $11,182 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $11,291 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $10,432 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Cecil Kennedy is a British (modern) artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $10,243. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cecil Kennedy sold in 2025 for $12,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Kennedy work is $10,243.
The median Cecil Kennedy painting sells for $9,209 across 107 lots.
The median Cecil Kennedy work on paper sells for $473 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Kennedy paintings typically sell for $5,407–$17,624 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Cecil Kennedy paintings typically sell for $3,218–$12,063 (the middle half of 30 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 | 132 | $9,209†‡ | $47,957 | 81.1% | 2026-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $473‡ | $473‡ | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $36,844 | $47,957 | — | 2021-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $3,218–$12,063†‡ | $6,760†‡ | $27,255 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $5,407–$17,624†‡ | $11,276†‡ | $47,957 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $47,957 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $473‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cecil Kennedy worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Kennedy work is $10,243. The median Cecil Kennedy painting sells for $9,209 across 107 lots. The median Cecil Kennedy work on paper sells for $473 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Kennedy paintings typically sell for $5,407–$17,624 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cecil Kennedy paintings typically sell for $3,218–$12,063 (the middle half of 30 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 Cecil Kennedy painting?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Kennedy painting is $9,209. 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 Cecil Kennedy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Kennedy painting is $47,957.
What is the average price of a medium Cecil Kennedy painting?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cecil Kennedy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Cecil Kennedy painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cecil Kennedy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Cecil Kennedy's auction record?
Cecil Kennedy's auction record is $47,957, set in 2000.
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