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# Keith Murray (1892–1981)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Keith Murray at 9 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $329 including buyer’s premium (middle half $313–$487, n=18). The auction record is $2,470 for vases, set of eight (2020, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vases, set of eight, 1933 | Architectural terracotta | $2,470 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | collection of five vessels, 1930 | Ceramics | $1,560 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | vase, 1930 | Terracotta | $813 | Wright | Jul 2016 |
| 4 | for Wedgwood Two globular vases, 1892 | Wood Made in England | $688 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | two globular vases, in turquoise blue, printed 'Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston KM Made in England', 1892 | Wood of Etruria | $661 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Keith Murray (New Zealand, 1892-1981), 1892 | Wood green pottery vase | $654 | Sworders | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Moonstone vase, 1940 | Ceramics | $625 | Wright | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Vase, 1892 | Vase | $594 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | Cocktail Shaker, circa 1930s | Silver plate Stamped | $577 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | two moonstone globular vases, each printed 'Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston KM Made in England', 1892 | Wood of Etruria | $556 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $719 |
| Other | 19 | $383 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $415 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Keith Murray is a New Zealand artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $329. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Keith Murray sold in 2026 for $577, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Keith Murray work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Murray work is $329.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Keith Murray worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Murray work is $329. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Keith Murray's auction record is $2,470, set in 2020.

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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 Murray auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keith-murray (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.