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# Felix Kelly (1917–1994)

## What is Felix Kelly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Felix Kelly at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,071 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,617–$6,536, n=6). The auction record is $28,254 for Mississippi Ghosts (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi Ghosts, 1967 | Oil paint | $28,254 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Beach Scene with Abandoned Tram, 1916 | Oil paint | $26,308 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | Garden House, Danvers, Mass., 1968 | Oil on board | $20,207 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Lower Soar Farm, South Devon, 1942 | Oil on paper | $18,102 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 5 | Windsor Plantation, Mississippi, 1979 | Oil paint | $17,960 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | The Coastguard's Daughter, 1942 | Gouache | $16,971 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Country Church, 1970 | Oil on board | $14,935 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Llandulas Farm Cottage, 1944 | Tempera on board | $14,708 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 9 | Windsor Ruins, Mississippi, 1989 | Oil on board | $13,512 | Christie's | Jul 2012 |
| 10 | The Doric House on the Bayou, 1916 | Oil paint | $13,154 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $9,051 |
| Paintings | 51 | $5,629 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,533 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $6,534 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $4,272 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Felix Kelly is a British (modern) artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,613. 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 Felix Kelly is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,686; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Felix Kelly work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Felix Kelly work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Kelly work is $5,613.

The median Felix Kelly painting sells for $5,910 across 67 lots.

The median Felix Kelly work on paper sells for $3,521 across 9 lots.

The median Felix Kelly print sells for $206 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Felix Kelly paintings typically sell for $4,627–$12,154 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Felix Kelly paintings typically sell for $2,878–$7,373 (the middle half of 26 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 | 7 | $206† | $550 | — | 2025-01-26 |
| Paintings | 72 | $5,910†‡ | $29,538† | 93.1% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,521‡ | $16,971 | — | 2023-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $26,308† | $29,538† | — | 2025-07-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Felix Kelly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $206. Paintings (72 lots) median $5,910, record $29,538. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,538 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Felix Kelly painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $26,308.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $159–$260† | $206† | $550 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $2,878–$7,373†‡ | $5,002†‡ | $18,102 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $4,627–$12,154†‡ | $6,779†‡ | $28,254 |

† 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) | 9 | $2,245–$4,606‡ | $3,521‡ | $16,971 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $29,538† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $28,254 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $16,971 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,883 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $304 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Felix Kelly worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Kelly work is $5,613. The median Felix Kelly painting sells for $5,910 across 67 lots. The median Felix Kelly work on paper sells for $3,521 across 9 lots. The median Felix Kelly print sells for $206 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Felix Kelly paintings typically sell for $4,627–$12,154 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Felix Kelly paintings typically sell for $2,878–$7,373 (the middle half of 26 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 Felix Kelly painting?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felix Kelly painting is $5,910. 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 Felix Kelly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Felix Kelly painting is $29,538. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,538 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Felix Kelly painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Felix Kelly painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Felix Kelly painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Felix Kelly painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Felix Kelly's auction record?

Felix Kelly's auction record is $29,538, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,538 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Felix Kelly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/felix-kelly (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.