Katherine Porter (1941–2024)
Katherine Porter is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $632.
A work by Katherine Porter sold in 2026 for $762, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Katherine Porter on OpeningBid →What is a Katherine Porter work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katherine Porter work is $632.
The median Katherine Porter work on paper sells for $641 across 20 lots.
The median Katherine Porter painting sells for $876 across 12 lots.
The median Katherine Porter print sells for $200 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $200 | $403 | 71.4% | 2023-02-16 |
| Paintings | 12 | $876 | $4,740 | — | 2025-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $641 | $2,706 | 87% | 2026-01-23 |
Katherine Porter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $200 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $876, record $4,740. A typical Katherine Porter painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $420–$1,688 | $848 | $3,100 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $452–$748 | $632 | $764 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $504–$916 | $650 | $2,706 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,740 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $3,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,706 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,304 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $403 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $275 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Katherine Porter worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katherine Porter work is $632. The median Katherine Porter work on paper sells for $641 across 20 lots. The median Katherine Porter painting sells for $876 across 12 lots. The median Katherine Porter print sells for $200 across 5 lots.
What is the average price of a Katherine Porter work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katherine Porter work on paper is $641.
What is Katherine Porter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katherine Porter work on paper is $2,706.
What is the average price of a Katherine Porter painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katherine Porter painting is $876.
What is Katherine Porter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katherine Porter painting is $4,740.
What is the average price of a small Katherine Porter work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Katherine Porter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Katherine Porter's auction record?
Katherine Porter's auction record is $4,740, set in 2008.
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