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# Kay Whitcomb (1921–2015)

Kay Whitcomb is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kay Whitcomb sold in 2023 for $6,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kay Whitcomb work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Whitcomb work is $950.

The median Kay Whitcomb sculpture sells for $6,048 across 1 lots.

The median Kay Whitcomb painting sells for $650 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $650† | $650† | — | 2024-12-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,048 | $6,048 | 50% | 2023-11-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,048 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $650† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Whitcomb worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Whitcomb work is $950. The median Kay Whitcomb sculpture sells for $6,048 across 1 lots. The median Kay Whitcomb painting sells for $650 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kay Whitcomb's auction record is $18,750, set in 2022.

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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 Whitcomb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kay-whitcomb (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.