Kate Greenaway (1846–1901)
Kate Greenaway is a British (modern) artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,600. 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 Kate Greenaway sold in 2025 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kate Greenaway work is $1,600.
The median Kate Greenaway work on paper sells for $1,836 across 23 lots.
The median Kate Greenaway print sells for $138 across 1 lots.
The median Kate Greenaway painting sells for $5,250 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kate Greenaway work on papers typically sell for $330–$2,392 (the middle half of 23 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 | $138 | $138 | 14.3% | 2023-10-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $5,250† | $13,712 | 80% | 2025-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,836†‡ | $16,246 | 79.3% | 2025-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kate Greenaway's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $138 with 14.3% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $5,250, record $13,712. A typical Kate Greenaway painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $330–$2,392†‡ | $1,836†‡ | $16,246 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2011 | $16,246 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $13,712 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,459 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $138 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kate Greenaway worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kate Greenaway work is $1,600. The median Kate Greenaway work on paper sells for $1,836 across 23 lots. The median Kate Greenaway print sells for $138 across 1 lots. The median Kate Greenaway painting sells for $5,250 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kate Greenaway work on papers typically sell for $330–$2,392 (the middle half of 23 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 Kate Greenaway work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kate Greenaway work on paper is $1,836. 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 Kate Greenaway's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kate Greenaway work on paper is $16,246.
What is the average price of a small Kate Greenaway work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kate Greenaway work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,836, 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 Kate Greenaway's auction record?
Kate Greenaway's auction record is $16,246, set in 2011.
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