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# Keith Vaughan (1912–1977)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 415 auction results for Keith Vaughan at 21 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,085 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,573–$13,540, n=61). The auction record is $881,514 for Sixth Assembly of Figures (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sixth Assembly of Figures, 1962 | Oil paint | $881,514 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Crowd Assembling I, 1967 | Oil paint | $550,946 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | The Bar II | Oil on canvas | $455,376 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Horizontal Figure, 1968 | Oil paint | $440,757 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Green Kitchen Group, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $276,072 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Saint Sebastian, 1961 | Oil paint | $236,120 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Figure Group at Cumae, 1953 | Oil paint | $211,157 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | BAPTISM, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $155,993 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | The Lake with Bathers, 1949 | Oil paint | $133,801 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Nude Against a Rock, 1957 | Oil paint | $126,734 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $52,384 |
| Works on paper | 195 | $5,452 |
| Prints | 21 | $2,748 |
| Other | 84 | $2,422 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $124,583 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $42,659 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 263 | $4,160 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 415 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Keith Vaughan is a British artist with 503 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,161. 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 Vaughan sold in 2026 for $68,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Keith Vaughan works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Keith Vaughan work worth?

Across 413 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Vaughan work is $5,161.

The median Keith Vaughan work on paper sells for $2,675 across 243 lots.

The median Keith Vaughan painting sells for $48,389 across 73 lots.

The median Keith Vaughan print sells for $3,538 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Keith Vaughan work on papers typically sell for $1,008–$9,027 (the middle half of 225 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Keith Vaughan paintings typically sell for $16,723–$49,873 (the middle half of 46 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 | 14 | $3,538 | $8,595 | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Paintings | 76 | $48,389†‡ | $881,514 | 96.1% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 281 | $2,675†‡ | $64,015 | 86.5% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $10,031 | $17,387 | — | 2024-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $132,735†‡ | $881,514 | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Keith Vaughan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $3,538. Paintings (76 lots) median $48,389, record $881,514. A typical Keith Vaughan painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $132,735.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,748–$6,303 | $3,551 | $8,595 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,321–$5,168 | $3,526 | $5,446 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $16,723–$49,873†‡ | $29,034†‡ | $76,006 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $53,246–$133,801 | $73,395 | $550,946 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $103,064–$369,566‡ | $144,364‡ | $881,514 |

† 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) | 225 | $1,008–$9,027†‡ | $2,420†‡ | $57,641 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $14,983–$51,723‡ | $31,088‡ | $64,015 |

† 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 | 2022 | $881,514 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $550,946 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $64,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $63,924 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $17,387 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,595 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,522 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,676 |

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 Vaughan worth?

Across 413 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Vaughan work is $5,161. The median Keith Vaughan work on paper sells for $2,675 across 243 lots. The median Keith Vaughan painting sells for $48,389 across 73 lots. The median Keith Vaughan print sells for $3,538 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Keith Vaughan work on papers typically sell for $1,008–$9,027 (the middle half of 225 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Keith Vaughan paintings typically sell for $16,723–$49,873 (the middle half of 46 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 Vaughan work on paper?

Based on 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Vaughan work on paper is $2,675. 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 Vaughan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Vaughan work on paper is $64,015.

### What is the average price of a Keith Vaughan painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Vaughan painting is $48,389. 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 Vaughan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Vaughan painting is $881,514.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Vaughan print is $3,538.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Vaughan print is $8,595.

### What is the average price of a small Keith Vaughan work on paper?

Based on 225 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Keith Vaughan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,420, 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 Vaughan painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Keith Vaughan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $29,034, 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 Vaughan's auction record?

Keith Vaughan's auction record is $881,514, set in 2022.

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

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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.