> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-howard · updated 2026-11-03

# Ken Howard (1932–2022)

## What is Ken Howard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 699 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 481 | $3,353 |
| Other | 22 | $2,499 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $1,209 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $12,930 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 173 | $5,443 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 324 | $2,146 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 699 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ken Howard is a British (modern) artist with 771 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,831. 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 $11,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Howard work worth?

Across 674 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Howard work is $2,831.

The median Ken Howard painting sells for $3,236 across 557 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 $1,504–$3,220 (the middle half of 310 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Howard paintings typically sell for $3,538–$8,670 (the middle half of 184 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 | 614 | $3,236†‡ | $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 (614 lots) median $3,236, 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) | 310 | $1,504–$3,220†‡ | $2,241†‡ | $11,893 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 184 | $3,538–$8,670†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ken Howard worth?

Across 674 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Howard work is $2,831. The median Ken Howard painting sells for $3,236 across 557 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 $1,504–$3,220 (the middle half of 310 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Howard paintings typically sell for $3,538–$8,670 (the middle half of 184 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 557 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Howard painting is $3,236. 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 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 310 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Howard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,241, 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 184 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ken Howard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-howard (updated 2026-11-03).

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.