> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-auster · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

**1 Ken Auster work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Ken Auster on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-auster?ref=kg:ken-auster) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Ken Auster work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ken Auster auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-auster (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.