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# Frances J. Kelly (1908–2002)

Frances J. Kelly is an Irish artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $860.

A work by Frances J. Kelly sold in 2025 for $860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances J. Kelly work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances J. Kelly work is $860.

The median Frances J. Kelly painting sells for $1,292 across 6 lots.

The median Frances J. Kelly work on paper sells for $349 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,292 | $3,092 | 46.2% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $349 | $349 | 16.7% | 2025-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $860–$2,965 | $1,724 | $3,092 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,092 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,965 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $349 |

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 Frances J. Kelly worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances J. Kelly work is $860. The median Frances J. Kelly painting sells for $1,292 across 6 lots. The median Frances J. Kelly work on paper sells for $349 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Frances J. Kelly painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances J. Kelly painting is $1,292.

### What is Frances J. Kelly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances J. Kelly painting is $3,092.

### What is Frances J. Kelly's auction record?

Frances J. Kelly's auction record is $3,092, 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.