John Frederick Kensett (1816–1872)

John Frederick Kensett is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $87,500.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings43$117,750$1.2M97.7%2026-01-24
Works on Paper2$7,938$13,9702026-01-23
Masterpieces (top of market)24$258,150$1.2M2025-01-23

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Stony Hills from Newport, Rhode Island2026-01-24Sotheby's$50,800
River View with Mountains2026-01-23Christie's$55,000
Storm, Western Colorado2026-01-23Christie's$28,000
Windsor Castle from the Park2026-01-23Christie's$13,970
Sunset off Newport2026-01-22Christie's$82,550

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a John Frederick Kensett painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Frederick Kensett painting is $117,750.

What is John Frederick Kensett's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Frederick Kensett painting is $1,248,000.

What is John Frederick Kensett's auction record?

John Frederick Kensett's auction record is $1,248,000, set on 2005-12-01.