> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-payne · updated 2026-11-02

# Ken Payne (1938–2012)

Ken Payne is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ken Payne sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Payne work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Payne work is $1,700.

The median Ken Payne sculpture sells for $2,290 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,290† | $4,950 | — | 2025-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,910–$3,218† | $2,755† | $4,950 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,950 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,300 |

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 Payne worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Payne work is $1,700. The median Ken Payne sculpture sells for $2,290 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ken Payne's auction record is $2,040, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ken Payne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-payne (updated 2026-11-02).

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.