> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keith-michell · updated 2026-11-02

# Keith Michell (1926–2015)

## What is Keith Michell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Keith Michell at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $287–$591, n=34). The auction record is $1,776 for The Shakespeare Sonnets (2021, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Anthills, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $1,049 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Australian Anthills, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $1,032 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Triptych of terrace with a view of Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, Australia | Acrylic on board | $874 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Triptych of terrace with a view of Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, Australia, 1926 | Acrylic on board | $860 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Abelard and Heloise | Mixed media on board | $612 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Two paintings of sea views, Majorca | Acrylic on board | $612 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Abelard and Heloise, 1926 | Board | $602 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Two paintings of sea views, Majorca, 1926 | Acrylic on board | $602 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shakespeare Sonnets, 1976 | Lithographs in colours on Saunders wove | $1,776 | Roseberys London | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | King Henry VIII, 1972 | Screenprint in colours with gold ink | $698 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $551 |
| Other | 8 | $546 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $482 |
| Paintings | 15 | $310 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $560 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $312 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Keith Michell is an Australian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $482. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Keith Michell sold in 2026 for $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Keith Michell work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Michell work is $482.

The median Keith Michell painting sells for $433 across 16 lots.

The median Keith Michell print sells for $490 across 13 lots.

The median Keith Michell work on paper sells for $482 across 7 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 | 14 | $490† | $1,776 | 92.9% | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 16 | $433 | $1,049 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $482 | $560 | — | 2026-06-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Keith Michell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $490 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $433, record $1,049.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $383–$629 | $550 | $1,776 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $275–$310 | $280 | $315 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $340–$867 | $602 | $1,049 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $254–$520 | $482 | $560 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,776 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,049 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $698 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $560 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $550 |

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 Keith Michell worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Michell work is $482. The median Keith Michell painting sells for $433 across 16 lots. The median Keith Michell print sells for $490 across 13 lots. The median Keith Michell work on paper sells for $482 across 7 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 Michell painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Michell painting is $433.

### What is Keith Michell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Michell painting is $1,049.

### What is the average price of a Keith Michell print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Michell print is $490. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Keith Michell's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Michell print is $1,776.

### What is the average price of a medium Keith Michell painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Keith Michell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Keith Michell's auction record?

Keith Michell's auction record is $1,776, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Keith Michell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keith-michell (updated 2026-11-02).

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.