Ken Howard (1932–2022)
What is Ken Howard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 705 auction results for Ken Howard at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,211 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,529–$6,979, n=72). The auction record is $53,594 for From the Royal Exchange, rain effect (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From the Royal Exchange, rain effect, 1932 | — | $53,594 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | August Bank Holiday, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $45,307 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | August Bank Holiday, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $45,307 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Nude in Oriel Studio, 1932 | Painting | $45,197 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | The Summer of 95, Sennen Beach, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $40,359 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | SARAH REFLECTING, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $39,567 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | jo resting, south bolton gardens | Oil on canvas | $38,089 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Cornish Studio at 8.15 am, 1932 | Oil paint | $36,386 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | The City of London, rain effect, 1932 | Oil paint | $32,105 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 10 | The Mirror, South Bolton Gardens, 1932 | Painting | $26,817 | Bonhams | Jul 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 489 | $3,352 |
| Other | 21 | $2,503 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $1,202 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $12,930 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 175 | $5,443 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 330 | $2,167 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 705 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Ken Howard is a British (modern) artist with 778 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,832. 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 Howard sold in 2026 for $3,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ken Howard on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Howard work worth?
Across 680 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Howard work is $2,832.
The median Ken Howard painting sells for $3,228 across 565 lots.
The median Ken Howard work on paper sells for $879 across 93 lots.
The median Ken Howard print sells for $98 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ken Howard paintings typically sell for $1,514–$3,212 (the middle half of 316 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Howard paintings typically sell for $3,569–$8,660 (the middle half of 186 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 | 10 | $98†‡ | $2,379‡ | 80% | 2025-11-28 |
| Paintings | 623 | $3,228†‡ | $45,307 | 90.7% | 2026-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 109 | $879†‡ | $6,164 | 85.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $19,501†‡ | $53,594 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ken Howard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $98 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (623 lots) median $3,228, record $45,307. A typical Ken Howard painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 35 lots) the median is $19,501.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 316 | $1,514–$3,212†‡ | $2,255†‡ | $11,893 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 186 | $3,569–$8,660†‡ | $5,524†‡ | $19,790 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $8,880–$19,998†‡ | $13,726†‡ | $45,307 |
† 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) | 85 | $668–$1,270†‡ | $811†‡ | $6,164 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,555–$2,950‡ | $1,601‡ | $3,304 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $45,307 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $45,307 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,164 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,473 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,379‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $251‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ken Howard worth?
Across 680 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Howard work is $2,832. The median Ken Howard painting sells for $3,228 across 565 lots. The median Ken Howard work on paper sells for $879 across 93 lots. The median Ken Howard print sells for $98 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ken Howard paintings typically sell for $1,514–$3,212 (the middle half of 316 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Howard paintings typically sell for $3,569–$8,660 (the middle half of 186 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 Howard painting?
Based on 565 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Howard painting is $3,228. 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 Howard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Howard painting is $45,307.
What is the average price of a Ken Howard work on paper?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Howard work on paper is $879. 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 Howard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Howard work on paper is $6,164.
What is the average price of a small Ken Howard painting?
Based on 316 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Howard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,255, 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 Howard painting?
Based on 186 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Howard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,524, 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 Howard's auction record?
Ken Howard's auction record is $53,594, set in 2014.
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