Kay Rosen (b. 1949)
Kay Rosen is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,945.
A work by Kay Rosen sold in 2026 for $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kay Rosen on OpeningBid →What is a Kay Rosen work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Rosen work is $1,945.
The median Kay Rosen print sells for $1,000 across 16 lots.
The median Kay Rosen painting sells for $6,875 across 11 lots.
The median Kay Rosen work on paper sells for $2,784 across 6 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 76.2% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 11 | $6,875 | $12,211 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,784 | $10,625 | 85.7% | 2026-07-07 |
Kay Rosen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,000 with 76.2% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $6,875, record $12,211. A typical Kay Rosen painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $842–$1,375 | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $628–$1,420 | $750 | $2,000 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,875–$8,281 | $6,930 | $12,211 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $12,211 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,670 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,840 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kay Rosen worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Rosen work is $1,945. The median Kay Rosen print sells for $1,000 across 16 lots. The median Kay Rosen painting sells for $6,875 across 11 lots. The median Kay Rosen work on paper sells for $2,784 across 6 lots.
What is the average price of a Kay Rosen print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kay Rosen print is $1,000.
What is Kay Rosen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kay Rosen print is $2,000.
What is the average price of a Kay Rosen painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kay Rosen painting is $6,875.
What is Kay Rosen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kay Rosen painting is $12,211.
What is Kay Rosen's auction record?
Kay Rosen's auction record is $12,211, set in 2013.
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