Eric Kennington (1888–1960)
What is Eric Kennington’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Eric Kennington at 7 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,533 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,161–$10,042, n=6). The auction record is $104,142 for Trees at the Somme (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trees at the Somme, 1888 | Pencil | $104,142 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Portrait of Robert Graves, 1921 | Charcoal and chalk on grey paper | $93,257 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Heart of England; Homage to Richard Hillary, 1942 | Paper | $48,172 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | The Italian Soldier, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $35,902 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | Alayan: a spy, 1921 | Coloured chalks on two sheets, joined | $33,166 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | T.E. Lawrence, 1926 | Painted plaster | $30,669 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 7 | T.E. Lawrence, 1926-27 | Painted plaster | $28,312 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Portrait of Segall Singh, 1888 | Charcoal | $27,561 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | A Soldier's Grave, the Somme, 1888 | Gouache | $27,492 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Welayat Hussain's Shak. | Coloured pastel and charcoal | $25,514 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $10,289 |
| Other | 10 | $3,087 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $11,506 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,582 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Eric Kennington is a British (modern) artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,898. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eric Kennington sold in 2026 for $93,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Kennington work is $8,898.
The median Eric Kennington work on paper sells for $6,411 across 30 lots.
The median Eric Kennington print sells for $795 across 3 lots.
The median Eric Kennington sculpture sells for $19,828 across 4 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 | 8 | $795‡ | $2,961 | 37.5% | 2019-09-19 |
| Paintings | 2 | $25,215 | $35,902 | — | 2024-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $6,411‡ | $104,142 | 88.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $19,828‡ | $30,669 | — | 2020-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $93,257 | $104,142 | — | 2026-10-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eric Kennington's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $795 with 37.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $25,215, record $35,902. A typical Eric Kennington painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $93,257.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $993–$9,738‡ | $1,224‡ | $93,257 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,411–$20,211 | $12,173 | $104,142 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $104,142 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $93,257 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $35,902 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $30,669 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $28,312 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $14,528 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,961 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $795 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Kennington worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Kennington work is $8,898. The median Eric Kennington work on paper sells for $6,411 across 30 lots. The median Eric Kennington print sells for $795 across 3 lots. The median Eric Kennington sculpture sells for $19,828 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Eric Kennington work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Kennington work on paper is $6,411. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric Kennington's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Kennington work on paper is $104,142.
What is the average price of a small Eric Kennington work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric Kennington work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,224, 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 medium Eric Kennington work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Kennington work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,173, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Eric Kennington's auction record?
Eric Kennington's auction record is $104,142, set in 2007.
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