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# Edward J Kelty (1888–1967)

Edward J Kelty is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward J Kelty sold in 2015 for $17,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward J Kelty work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward J Kelty work is $4,375.

The median Edward J Kelty photograph sells for $4,375 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 15 | $4,375‡ | $17,500 | 93.3% | 2018-04-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,500–$6,125‡ | $4,590‡ | $17,500 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $17,500 |
| Photography | 2012 | $14,400 |

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 Edward J Kelty worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward J Kelty work is $4,375. The median Edward J Kelty photograph sells for $4,375 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Edward J Kelty photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward J Kelty photograph is $4,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward J Kelty's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward J Kelty photograph is $17,500.

### What is the average price of a small Edward J Kelty photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward J Kelty photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward J Kelty's auction record?

Edward J Kelty's auction record is $17,500, set in 2015.

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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.