Donald C. Kelley (b. 1928)
Donald C. Kelley is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $184. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Donald C. Kelley sold in 2012 for $246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Donald C. Kelley on OpeningBid →What is a Donald C. Kelley work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald C. Kelley work is $184.
The median Donald C. Kelley work on paper sells for $49 across 3 lots.
The median Donald C. Kelley print sells for $207 across 8 lots.
The median Donald C. Kelley painting sells for $184 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $207 | $474 | 66.7% | 2012-10-11 |
| Paintings | 2 | $184 | $184 | — | 2011-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $49‡ | $150‡ | 20% | 2025-05-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Donald C. Kelley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $207 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $184, record $184.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $196–$360 | $207 | $474 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $474 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $474 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $184 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $184 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $150‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $49 |
‡ 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 Donald C. Kelley worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald C. Kelley work is $184. The median Donald C. Kelley work on paper sells for $49 across 3 lots. The median Donald C. Kelley print sells for $207 across 8 lots. The median Donald C. Kelley painting sells for $184 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Donald C. Kelley work on paper?
Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald C. Kelley work on paper is $49. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Donald C. Kelley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald C. Kelley work on paper is $150. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Donald C. Kelley print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald C. Kelley print is $207.
What is Donald C. Kelley's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald C. Kelley print is $474.
What is Donald C. Kelley's auction record?
Donald C. Kelley's auction record is $474, set in 2011.
See the full Donald C. Kelley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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