Keith Haring (1958–1990)
Keith Haring is an American artist with 899 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,734. 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 sold in 2026 for $309,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Keith Haring on OpeningBid →What is a Keith Haring work worth?
Across 616 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Haring work is $3,734.
The median Keith Haring print sells for $604 across 408 lots.
The median Keith Haring work on paper sells for $21,911 across 103 lots.
The median Keith Haring painting sells for $164,928 across 27 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $54–$5,048 (the middle half of 271 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $163–$7,204 (the middle half of 86 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 | 452 | $604†‡ | $944,991 | 90.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Paintings | 31 | $164,928‡ | $6.6M | 87.1% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 114 | $21,911†‡ | $2.4M | 90.4% | 2026-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $165,760†‡ | $1.6M | 94.7% | 2025-02-20 |
| Photography | 19 | $510‡ | $136,626 | 94.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 69 | $217,797‡ | $6.6M | — | 2026-09-29 |
† 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 (452 lots) median $604 with 90.3% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $164,928, record $6,640,631. A typical Keith Haring painting sells for around 273× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 69 lots) the median is $217,797.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $163–$7,204†‡ | $967†‡ | $56,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 271 | $54–$5,048†‡ | $326†‡ | $944,991 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $20,160–$75,343†‡ | $32,299†‡ | $217,797 |
† 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) | 5 | $53,419–$87,995 | $67,163 | $166,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $196,955–$485,182 | $298,400 | $747,002 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $88,645–$254,344‡ | $217,431‡ | $6.6M |
‡ 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) | 35 | $3,325–$17,512†‡ | $7,620†‡ | $64,143 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $18,563–$115,346‡ | $73,543‡ | $525,576 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $13,553–$381,960‡ | $89,110‡ | $2.4M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $191,533–$739,536 | $322,694 | $1.6M |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $333–$795‡ | $510‡ | $12,306 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $413–$10,177‡ | $511‡ | $136,626 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $6.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $944,991 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $770,393 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $217,797 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Keith Haring worth?
Across 616 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Haring work is $3,734. The median Keith Haring print sells for $604 across 408 lots. The median Keith Haring work on paper sells for $21,911 across 103 lots. The median Keith Haring painting sells for $164,928 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $54–$5,048 (the middle half of 271 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Keith Haring prints typically sell for $163–$7,204 (the middle half of 86 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 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Haring print is $604. 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 $944,991.
What is the average price of a Keith Haring work on paper?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Haring work on paper is $21,911. 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 $2,420,000.
What is the average price of a Keith Haring painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Haring painting is $164,928. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Keith Haring's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Haring painting is $6,640,631.
What is the average price of a medium Keith Haring print?
Based on 271 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Keith Haring print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $326, 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 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Keith Haring print (small (under 50 cm)) is $967, 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 $6,640,631, set in 2026.
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