Edmund Kesting (1892–1970)
Edmund Kesting is a German artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,189. 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 Edmund Kesting sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edmund Kesting on OpeningBid →What is a Edmund Kesting work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmund Kesting work is $1,189.
The median Edmund Kesting photograph sells for $1,012 across 36 lots.
The median Edmund Kesting work on paper sells for $4,564 across 13 lots.
The median Edmund Kesting print sells for $978 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edmund Kesting photographs typically sell for $679–$1,750 (the middle half of 34 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 | 10 | $978†‡ | $3,919‡ | 90% | 2020-06-06 |
| Paintings | 4 | $51,978‡ | $102,826 | 50% | 2021-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $4,564‡ | $24,660 | 56.5% | 2025-06-06 |
| Photography | 65 | $1,012‡ | $15,683 | 55.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $23,688‡ | $102,826 | — | 2021-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edmund Kesting's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $978 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $51,978, record $102,826. A typical Edmund Kesting painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $23,688.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $661–$2,219†‡ | $978†‡ | $3,919‡ |
† 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) | 10 | $3,137–$14,032‡ | $5,734‡ | $24,660 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $679–$1,750‡ | $1,056‡ | $15,683 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $102,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $24,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $22,715‡ |
| Photography | 2006 | $15,683 |
| Photography | 2024 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,919‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,911‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,129‡ |
‡ 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 Edmund Kesting worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmund Kesting work is $1,189. The median Edmund Kesting photograph sells for $1,012 across 36 lots. The median Edmund Kesting work on paper sells for $4,564 across 13 lots. The median Edmund Kesting print sells for $978 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edmund Kesting photographs typically sell for $679–$1,750 (the middle half of 34 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 Edmund Kesting photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edmund Kesting photograph is $1,012. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edmund Kesting's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edmund Kesting photograph is $15,683.
What is the average price of a Edmund Kesting work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edmund Kesting work on paper is $4,564. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edmund Kesting's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edmund Kesting work on paper is $24,660.
What is the average price of a small Edmund Kesting photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edmund Kesting photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Edmund Kesting work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edmund Kesting work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,734, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edmund Kesting's auction record?
Edmund Kesting's auction record is $102,826, set in 2021.
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