Cecil King (1881–1942)
What is Cecil King’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 298 auction results for Cecil King at 16 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$1,011, n=24). The auction record is $25,011 for Vent (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vent, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $25,011 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Vent, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $25,011 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Blue Painting 69 | Oil on Canvas | $20,269 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Break Through | Oil on Canvas | $16,506 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $15,498 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Break Away | Oil on Canvas | $13,820 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 7 | Abstract in Green, Grey and White | Oil on canvas | $13,021 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Blue Painting, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $11,724 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $8,980 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $8,980 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 93 | $2,071 |
| Works on paper | 69 | $834 |
| Prints | 28 | $695 |
| Other | 12 | $657 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $4,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $1,738 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $816 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 298 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Cecil King is a British (modern) artist with 381 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $966. 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 King sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,452 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cecil King on OpeningBid →What is a Cecil King work worth?
Across 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil King work is $966.
The median Cecil King painting sells for $1,394 across 142 lots.
The median Cecil King print sells for $630 across 54 lots.
The median Cecil King work on paper sells for $834 across 40 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Cecil King paintings typically sell for $516–$1,415 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil King paintings typically sell for $1,709–$4,205 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 75 | $630†‡ | $4,969 | 72% | 2026-03-24 |
| Paintings | 172 | $1,394†‡ | $25,011 | 82.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $834† | $5,869 | 76.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $414 | $414 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $13,021† | $25,011 | — | 2024-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Cecil King's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $630 with 72% sell-through. Paintings (172 lots) median $1,394, record $25,011. A typical Cecil King painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $13,021.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $497–$828† | $620† | $1,557† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $456–$1,168† | $685† | $4,969 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $516–$1,415† | $812† | $8,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,709–$4,205†‡ | $2,515†‡ | $20,269 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,793–$7,310† | $4,192† | $25,011 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $471–$1,194† | $822† | $5,869 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $695–$1,003† | $897† | $1,703† |
† 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 | 2010 | $25,011 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $20,269 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,869 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,969 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $414 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cecil King worth?
Across 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil King work is $966. The median Cecil King painting sells for $1,394 across 142 lots. The median Cecil King print sells for $630 across 54 lots. The median Cecil King work on paper sells for $834 across 40 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cecil King paintings typically sell for $516–$1,415 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil King paintings typically sell for $1,709–$4,205 (the middle half of 42 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 King painting?
Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil King painting is $1,394. 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 King's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil King painting is $25,011.
What is the average price of a Cecil King print?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil King print is $630. 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 King's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil King print is $4,969.
What is the average price of a Cecil King work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil King work on paper is $834. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cecil King's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil King work on paper is $5,869.
What is the average price of a small Cecil King painting?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cecil King painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $812, 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 Cecil King painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cecil King painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,515, 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 King's auction record?
Cecil King's auction record is $25,011, set in 2010.
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