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# Kelly Fearing (1918–2011)

Kelly Fearing is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kelly Fearing sold in 2021 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kelly Fearing work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kelly Fearing work is $1,100.

The median Kelly Fearing work on paper sells for $1,038 across 2 lots.

The median Kelly Fearing painting sells for $3,000 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2021-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,038† | $1,700† | 40% | 2022-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,700† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $375 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kelly Fearing worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kelly Fearing work is $1,100. The median Kelly Fearing work on paper sells for $1,038 across 2 lots. The median Kelly Fearing painting sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kelly Fearing's auction record?

Kelly Fearing's auction record is $3,000, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kelly Fearing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kelly-fearing-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.