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# Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924–2012)

## What is Frederick Leslie Kenett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Frederick Leslie Kenett at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,425 including buyer’s premium (middle half $607–$5,545, n=12). The auction record is $10,219 for Torso (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torso | Polished bronze | $10,219 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Spiral | Bronze with a dark brown patina | $7,804 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | The Parthenon Sculptures, circa 1950s | Silver prints | $6,427 | Sworders | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Six details of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, London, 1924 | Silver prints | $5,763 | Sworders | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Six details of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, London, 1950 | Gelatin silver print | $5,754 | Sworders | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | depicting the Parthenon Marbles in the British Museum, comprising, circa 1950s | Marbles in the British Museum | $5,475 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | A set of six black and white silver gelatin prints, c.1950s, 1924 | Silver gelatin prints | $3,902 | Sworders | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | ▲ Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924-2012), circa 1950s | Black and white silver gelatin prints | $3,902 | Sworders | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | a group of six photographic prints depicting the Parthenon Marbles in the British Museum, circa 1950s | Marble | $2,948 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | of Italian landmarks, comprising 'S. Giacolamo at S. Rocco'; 'Arch of Janus, N.E Forum, Rome, 4th Century, #202'; 'St Peter's Square From the Colonnade 95/940'; 'Palazzo de Senatori, seen from above 78/1037'; 'Ostia Centrica Column and Ruins 39/864'; 'St Agostino by Giacomo di Petrasanta #1066'; 'End view of Beguiled Colonnade, Rome #933'; 'Cypress Avenue at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli', circa 1960s | Print | $1,540 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 10 | $3,902 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $572 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,902 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $607 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Leslie Kenett is a British artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,003. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick Leslie Kenett sold in 2026 for $6,427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Leslie Kenett work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Leslie Kenett work is $1,003.

The median Frederick Leslie Kenett sculpture sells for $593 across 10 lots.

The median Frederick Leslie Kenett photograph sells for $3,902 across 6 lots.

The median Frederick Leslie Kenett print sells for $2,244 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 | 5 | $2,244 | $6,427 | 80% | 2026-09-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $593‡ | $10,219 | — | 2025-08-13 |
| Photography | 6 | $3,902 | $5,763 | — | 2025-09-17 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $518–$1,210‡ | $539‡ | $10,219 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $10,219 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $7,804 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,427 |
| Photography | 2024 | $5,763 |
| Photography | 2024 | $5,754 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,948 |

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 Frederick Leslie Kenett worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Leslie Kenett work is $1,003. The median Frederick Leslie Kenett sculpture sells for $593 across 10 lots. The median Frederick Leslie Kenett photograph sells for $3,902 across 6 lots. The median Frederick Leslie Kenett print sells for $2,244 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frederick Leslie Kenett's auction record?

Frederick Leslie Kenett's auction record is $10,219, set in 2015.

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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.