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# Emmet Kane (b. 1970)

## What is Emmet Kane’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Emmet Kane at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7–$1,670, n=6). The auction record is $5,447 for RUISSEAU D'OR II (2023, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUISSEAU D'OR II | Gold leaf | $5,447 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | SEODA CEILTE | Gold leaf and graphite | $4,873 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | TAISCE | Gold leaf and graphite | $4,300 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | SOLAS NA GREIE | Gold leaf and graphite | $4,013 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2021 |
| 5 | DORCHADAS AN OIR | Gold leaf | $2,867 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2026 |
| 6 | TONNTA | Gold leaf and graphite | $2,867 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | HIDDEN TREASURE | Gold leaf | $2,437 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | HOLIDAY DIMPLES | Irish oak textured, bleached with holiday red milk paint | $2,007 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | RAINURES BRISEES | Gold leaf | $2,007 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | VESSEL OF GOLD | Gold leaf | $1,290 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,290 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $659 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,440 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $831 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emmet Kane is an Irish artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,290. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Emmet Kane sold in 2026 for $2,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emmet Kane work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmet Kane work is $1,290.

The median Emmet Kane sculpture sells for $659 across 7 lots.

The median Emmet Kane work on paper sells for $4,013 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,013 | $4,873 | 83.3% | 2026-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $659† | $2,867 | 46.7% | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,867 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,007 |

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 Emmet Kane worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmet Kane work is $1,290. The median Emmet Kane sculpture sells for $659 across 7 lots. The median Emmet Kane work on paper sells for $4,013 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Emmet Kane sculpture?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmet Kane sculpture is $659. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Emmet Kane's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmet Kane sculpture is $2,867.

### What is Emmet Kane's auction record?

Emmet Kane's auction record is $5,447, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emmet Kane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emmet-kane (updated 2026-11-03).

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.