> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cherry-kearton-f-r-p-s · updated 2026-11-01

# Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S (1871–1940)

## What is Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $241 including buyer’s premium (middle half $172–$276, n=5). The auction record is $551 for relating to Cherry Kearton's Advancements in Still and Cinematograph Camera Design (2026, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | relating to Cherry Kearton's Advancements in Still and Cinematograph Camera Design | Silver gelatin print of Kearton submersed in water | $551 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | A Selection of Bird Studies, circa 1920s | Silver gelatin prints | $276 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Photographs of Black Footed Penguins, Dassen Island, South Africa, circa 1930 | Silver gelatin prints | $241 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Flashlight Photograph of a Maneless African Lion, circa 1909 | Ash | $172 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S (1871-1940) | Silver gelatin photographs of wildlife | $138 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 5 | $241 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $241.

A work by Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S sold in 2026 for $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S work is $241.

The median Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S photograph sells for $241 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $241 | $551 | — | 2026-02-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $551 |
| Photography | 2026 | $276 |

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 Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S work is $241. The median Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S photograph sells for $241 across 5 lots.

### What is Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S's auction record?

Cherry Kearton F.R.P.S's auction record is $551, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.