Ken Carlson (b. 1937)
What is Ken Carlson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Ken Carlson at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,520 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,075–$15,730, n=5). The auction record is $103,500 for Goat Ledge (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goat Ledge, 2008 | Oil on board | $103,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | The Rogues, 2015 | Oil on board | $81,900 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 3 | Katmai Bears | Oil on board | $59,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 4 | Tundra Slopes, Grizzly | Oil on board | $52,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Elk Family | Oil on board | $51,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 6 | Quiet Cold, 2007 | Oil on board | $47,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | Rocky Terrain – Big Horn | Oil on board | $45,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Reading the Wind, 2011 | Oil on board | $43,875 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 9 | Tundra Slopes - Grizzly | Oil on board | $42,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 10 | Tundra Lake - Grizzly, 2009 | Oil on board | $37,375 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $22,815 |
| Paintings | 45 | $20,230 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $21,690 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $20,080 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Ken Carlson is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $20,230. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ken Carlson sold in 2026 for $20,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Ken Carlson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ken Carlson on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Carlson work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Carlson work is $20,230.
The median Ken Carlson painting sells for $20,080 across 46 lots.
The median Ken Carlson work on paper sells for $550 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ken Carlson paintings typically sell for $9,038–$29,375 (the middle half of 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $20,080† | $81,900 | 97.9% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $550 | $550 | — | 2025-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $70,700 | $103,500 | — | 2017-07-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $9,038–$29,375 | $19,040 | $81,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $17,285–$23,790† | $20,080† | $32,760 |
† 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 | 2015 | $81,900 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $59,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $550 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ken Carlson worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Carlson work is $20,230. The median Ken Carlson painting sells for $20,080 across 46 lots. The median Ken Carlson work on paper sells for $550 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ken Carlson paintings typically sell for $9,038–$29,375 (the middle half of 40 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 Ken Carlson painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Carlson painting is $20,080. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ken Carlson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Carlson painting is $81,900.
What is the average price of a small Ken Carlson painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Carlson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ken Carlson's auction record?
Ken Carlson's auction record is $103,500, set in 2008.
See the full Ken Carlson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ken Carlson on OpeningBid →