Keith Patterson (1925–1993)
Keith Patterson is a New Zealander artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $179. 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 Patterson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $283 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Keith Patterson on OpeningBid →What is a Keith Patterson work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Patterson work is $179.
The median Keith Patterson work on paper sells for $198 across 10 lots.
The median Keith Patterson painting sells for $179 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $179† | $258† | — | 2026-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $198†‡ | $316‡ | 71.4% | 2026-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $185–$288†‡ | $219†‡ | $316‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $316‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $303† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $258† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $179† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Keith Patterson worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Patterson work is $179. The median Keith Patterson work on paper sells for $198 across 10 lots. The median Keith Patterson painting sells for $179 across 3 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 Patterson work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Patterson work on paper is $198. 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 Patterson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Patterson work on paper is $316. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Keith Patterson's auction record?
Keith Patterson's auction record is $316, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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