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# Ken Grimes (b. 1947)

Ken Grimes is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $3,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ken Grimes sold in 2021 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Grimes work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Grimes work is $3,750.

The median Ken Grimes painting sells for $4,875 across 4 lots.

The median Ken Grimes work on paper sells for $820 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 | 4 | $4,875† | $10,000 | — | 2021-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $820 | $820 | — | 2016-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $820 |

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 Grimes worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Grimes work is $3,750. The median Ken Grimes painting sells for $4,875 across 4 lots. The median Ken Grimes work on paper sells for $820 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ken Grimes's auction record?

Ken Grimes's auction record is $10,000, set in 2019.

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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, “Ken Grimes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-grimes (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.