Ken Auster (b. 1949)
Ken Auster is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ken Auster sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Auster work is $875.
The median Ken Auster painting sells for $725 across 10 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 | 10 | $725† | $3,300 | — | 2026-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $605–$1,010† | $700† | $1,716 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,300 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,716 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ken Auster worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Auster work is $875. The median Ken Auster painting sells for $725 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ken Auster's auction record?
Ken Auster's auction record is $3,300, set in 2011.
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