Ken Done (b. 1940)
What is Ken Done’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Ken Done at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $744 including buyer’s premium (middle half $245–$4,413, n=46). The auction record is $38,527 for Tiger Lily Tiger (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Lily Tiger, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $38,527 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Yellow Opera House, 1995 | Oil on canvas Unframed | $33,382 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Sydney Night I, 1994 | Oil | $20,864 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Tiger, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $11,237 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Judy & Gazebo I, 1997 | Acrylic on canvas | $10,183 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Balmoral Sunday II, 1992 | Oil and acrylic on canvas Unframed | $10,015 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Balmoral Sunday I, 1992 | Oil and acrylic Unframed | $7,678 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Summer at the Beach, circa 1990s | Acrylic on canvas | $7,241 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Summer Sailings, circa 1990s | Acrylic on canvas | $6,827 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Nude on the Terrace, 1985 | Acrylic on board | $6,419 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $4,760 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,622 |
| Prints | 20 | $276 |
| Other | 7 | $235 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,626 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $2,282 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $387 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Ken Done is an Australian artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,787. 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 Ken Done sold in 2026 for $33,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ken Done on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Done work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Done work is $1,787.
The median Ken Done painting sells for $3,537 across 36 lots.
The median Ken Done print sells for $236 across 30 lots.
The median Ken Done work on paper sells for $2,192 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Done paintings typically sell for $1,842–$5,470 (the middle half of 25 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 | 33 | $236†‡ | $1,172 | 90.9% | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 39 | $3,537†‡ | $38,527 | 92.3% | 2026-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,192†‡ | $4,101 | 69.2% | 2025-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $20,864 | $38,527 | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ken Done's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (33 lots) median $236 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $3,537, record $38,527. A typical Ken Done painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $20,864.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $205–$321 | $234 | $1,172 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $144–$478†‡ | $259†‡ | $902 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,079–$4,467 | $3,351 | $4,824 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,842–$5,470†‡ | $4,002†‡ | $38,527 |
† 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) | 5 | $912–$3,015† | $1,080† | $3,173 |
† 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 | 2022 | $38,527 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $11,237 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,101 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,173 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $902 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ken Done worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Done work is $1,787. The median Ken Done painting sells for $3,537 across 36 lots. The median Ken Done print sells for $236 across 30 lots. The median Ken Done work on paper sells for $2,192 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Done paintings typically sell for $1,842–$5,470 (the middle half of 25 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 Done painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Done painting is $3,537. 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 Ken Done's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Done painting is $38,527.
What is the average price of a Ken Done print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Done print is $236. 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 Ken Done's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Done print is $1,172.
What is the average price of a Ken Done work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Done work on paper is $2,192. 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 Ken Done's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Done work on paper is $4,101.
What is the average price of a medium Ken Done painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Done painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,002, 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 medium Ken Done print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Done print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $259, 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 Ken Done's auction record?
Ken Done's auction record is $38,527, set in 2022.
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