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# Eric Kennington (1888–1960)

## What is Eric Kennington’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $10,289 |
| Other | 10 | $3,087 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $11,506 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,582 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Eric Kennington work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.