> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kay-sage · updated 2026-11-01

# Kay Sage (1898–1963)

Kay Sage is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $145,183.

A work by Kay Sage sold in 2025 for $2,002,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kay Sage work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Sage work is $145,183.

The median Kay Sage painting sells for $260,328 across 13 lots.

The median Kay Sage work on paper sells for $30,240 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $260,328 | $2M | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $30,240 | $75,000 | — | 2024-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $373,574 | $2M | — | 2025-11-20 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $142,174–$292,069 | $215,444 | $1.1M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $66,718 |

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 Kay Sage worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Sage work is $145,183. The median Kay Sage painting sells for $260,328 across 13 lots. The median Kay Sage work on paper sells for $30,240 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Kay Sage painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kay Sage painting is $260,328.

### What is Kay Sage's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kay Sage painting is $2,002,000.

### What is the average price of a small Kay Sage painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kay Sage painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $215,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Kay Sage's auction record?

Kay Sage's auction record is $2,002,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kay Sage auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kay-sage (updated 2026-11-01).

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.