Ken Moroney (1949–2018)
What is Ken Moroney’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Ken Moroney at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $757 including buyer’s premium (middle half $589–$943, n=7). The auction record is $6,242 for Continental Street Scene (2024, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental Street Scene | Oil on board | $6,242 | James Adam Salesrooms | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Afternoon Stroll on the Beach | Oil on board | $5,632 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | Early Evening Pint | Oil on board | $3,696 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | Punch and Judy | Oil on board | $3,504 | Christie's | Sep 2002 |
| 5 | The Rialto Bridge, Venice | Oil on board | $3,292 | Roseberys London | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Punch and Judy at the Beach, 1949 | Oil paint | $2,404 | Christie's | Mar 2003 |
| 7 | FIGURES ON A BEACH WITH A DECK CHAIR AND PRAM | Oil on board | $2,242 | Sworders | Feb 2010 |
| 8 | A bowl of cherries with a candle to the side, on a table | Oil on board | $2,012 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 9 | A SNOW SCENE WITH LADIES AND DOG | Oil on canvas | $1,916 | Sworders | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Ken Moroney (b.1949) Artists en plein air Signed Oil on board 25.5 x 28cm; 14 x 11in Provenance: | Oil on board | $1,761 | Woolley and Wallis | Mar 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $970 |
| Other | 8 | $740 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,128 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $896 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Ken Moroney is a British (modern) artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $762. 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 Moroney sold in 2026 for $1,099, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ken Moroney on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Moroney work worth?
Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Moroney work is $762.
The median Ken Moroney painting sells for $756 across 109 lots.
The median Ken Moroney work on paper sells for $32 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ken Moroney paintings typically sell for $448–$1,012 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Moroney paintings typically sell for $753–$1,650 (the middle half of 32 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 | 153 | $756†‡ | $6,242 | 71.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $32‡ | $32‡ | — | 2024-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $3,504† | $6,242 | — | 2024-02-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $448–$1,012†‡ | $672†‡ | $6,242 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $753–$1,650†‡ | $1,096†‡ | $5,632 |
† 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 | 2024 | $6,242 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $32‡ |
‡ 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 Moroney worth?
Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Moroney work is $762. The median Ken Moroney painting sells for $756 across 109 lots. The median Ken Moroney work on paper sells for $32 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ken Moroney paintings typically sell for $448–$1,012 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Moroney paintings typically sell for $753–$1,650 (the middle half of 32 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 Moroney painting?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Moroney painting is $756. 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 Moroney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Moroney painting is $6,242.
What is the average price of a small Ken Moroney painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Moroney painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $672, 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 Moroney painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Moroney painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,096, 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 Moroney's auction record?
Ken Moroney's auction record is $6,242, set in 2024.
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