Keith Haring (1958–1990)
What is Keith Haring’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,537 auction results for Keith Haring at 129 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,280–$65,027, n=468). The auction record is $5,957,237 for Untitled (acrylic on canvas, four parts) (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas, four parts), 1958 | Acrylic paint | $5,957,237 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (enamel and DayGlo on metal), 1982 | Enamel | $5,820,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1986 | Acrylic paint | $5,779,200 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Silence = Death, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $5,609,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 5 | The Last Rainforest, 1500 | Acrylic and enamel on canvas | $5,596,740 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled (Acrobats), 1982 | Sumi ink on paper mounted to canvas | $5,491,950 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas, four parts), 1958 | Acrylic paint | $5,124,155 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Self-Portrait for Tony, 1992 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,512,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,470,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 10 | Self-Portrait, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,340,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 144 | $280,517 |
| Sculpture | 80 | $120,500 |
| Works on paper | 383 | $37,500 |
| Other | 515 | $21,250 |
| Prints | 1,479 | $6,875 |
| Photographs | 13 | $2,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 326 | $156,399 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,210 | $10,965 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 854 | $9,600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,537 results from 129 houses · How we compute these figures
Keith Haring is an American artist with 4,661 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,625. 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 Keith Haring is recorded as sold in 2026 for $23,354; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3,466 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Haring work is $10,625.
The median Keith Haring print sells for $5,670 across 1,980 lots.
The median Keith Haring work on paper sells for $32,381 across 584 lots.
The median Keith Haring painting sells for $342,810 across 142 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $773–$21,420 (the middle half of 1,129 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $2,115–$20,782 (the middle half of 626 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 | 2,302 | $5,670†‡ | $1.2M | 86% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 152 | $342,810†‡ | $6M | 93.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 662 | $32,381†‡ | $5.5M | 88.2% | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 100 | $159,467†‡ | $3.2M | 95% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 24 | $7,121†‡ | $504,000 | 66.7% | 2026-01-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 479 | $252,000†‡ | $6M | — | 2026-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Keith Haring's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,302 lots) median $5,670 with 86% sell-through. Paintings (152 lots) median $342,810, record $5,957,237. A typical Keith Haring painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 479 lots) the median is $252,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 626 | $2,115–$20,782†‡ | $7,006†‡ | $177,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,129 | $773–$21,420†‡ | $3,983†‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 117 | $16,803–$70,350†‡ | $38,100†‡ | $775,732 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $27,500–$149,000† | $107,100† | $567,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $87,793–$645,820†‡ | $319,879†‡ | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $215,800–$2.5M‡ | $564,856‡ | $6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 241 | $5,250–$32,000†‡ | $12,500†‡ | $963,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 208 | $28,271–$169,570†‡ | $69,300†‡ | $581,140 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 73 | $82,250–$409,246†‡ | $203,803†‡ | $5.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $759–$112,500‡ | $47,500‡ | $204,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $85,750–$291,683‡ | $177,820‡ | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $58,228–$396,451† | $175,661† | $3.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $980–$16,380†‡ | $1,380†‡ | $504,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $22,073–$61,241† | $40,320† | $88,063 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Keith Haring worth?
Across 3,466 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Haring work is $10,625. The median Keith Haring print sells for $5,670 across 1,980 lots. The median Keith Haring work on paper sells for $32,381 across 584 lots. The median Keith Haring painting sells for $342,810 across 142 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $773–$21,420 (the middle half of 1,129 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $2,115–$20,782 (the middle half of 626 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 Keith Haring print?
Based on 1,980 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Haring print is $5,670. 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 Keith Haring's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Haring print is $1,209,600.
What is the average price of a Keith Haring work on paper?
Based on 584 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Haring work on paper is $32,381. 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 Keith Haring's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Haring work on paper is $5,491,950.
What is the average price of a Keith Haring painting?
Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Haring painting is $342,810. 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 Keith Haring's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Haring painting is $5,957,237.
What is the average price of a medium Keith Haring print?
Based on 1,129 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Keith Haring print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,983, 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 the average price of a small Keith Haring print?
Based on 626 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Keith Haring print (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,006, 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 Keith Haring's auction record?
Keith Haring's auction record is $5,957,237, set in 2021.
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