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# Deborah Kass (b. 1952)

## What is Deborah Kass’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Deborah Kass at 10 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,024–$1,548, n=5). The auction record is $98,215 for Double Double Yentl (My Elvis) (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Double Yentl (My Elvis), 1992 | Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas | $98,215 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | Silver Deb, 2000 | Diptych | $94,500 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Six Red Barbaras (Jewish Jackie Series) | Synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas | $42,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | GOLD BARBARA (The Jewish Jackie Series), 1952 | Silkscreen ink and acrylic on canvas | $28,800 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | 16 Barbaras (Jewish Jackie series), 1992 | Synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Cindy Sherman, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $25,200 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Enough Already, 2012 | Neon and transformer | $22,500 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | 10 Black Barbras (Jewish Jackie Series), 1992 | Silkscreen on canvas | $19,330 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | 16 Barbras (Jewish Jackie Series) | Canvas | $18,750 | Phillips | May 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLD BARBARA (The Jewish Jackie Series), 1952 | Silkscreen | $28,800 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $18,750 |
| Prints | 27 | $3,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $22,265 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $3,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Deborah Kass is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,276. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Deborah Kass sold in 2023 for $25,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Deborah Kass work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Kass work is $4,276.

The median Deborah Kass print sells for $3,600 across 40 lots.

The median Deborah Kass painting sells for $10,478 across 8 lots.

The median Deborah Kass work on paper sells for $94,500 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Deborah Kass prints typically sell for $1,918–$5,312 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 46 | $3,600† | $28,800 | 87% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 8 | $10,478 | $25,200 | — | 2023-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $94,500 | $98,215 | — | 2022-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | — | 2019-10-25 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $94,500 | $98,215 | — | 2022-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Deborah Kass's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $3,600 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $10,478, record $25,200. A typical Deborah Kass painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $94,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,918–$5,312† | $3,012† | $18,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,875–$19,330 | $18,750 | $28,800 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $98,215 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $94,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $28,800 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $19,330 |

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 Deborah Kass worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deborah Kass work is $4,276. The median Deborah Kass print sells for $3,600 across 40 lots. The median Deborah Kass painting sells for $10,478 across 8 lots. The median Deborah Kass work on paper sells for $94,500 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Deborah Kass prints typically sell for $1,918–$5,312 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Deborah Kass print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deborah Kass print is $3,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Deborah Kass's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Deborah Kass print is $28,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Deborah Kass print?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Deborah Kass print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,012, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Deborah Kass's auction record?

Deborah Kass's auction record is $98,215, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Deborah Kass auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deborah-kass (updated 2026-11-02).

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.