Ken Price (1935–2012)
What is Ken Price’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 173 auction results for Ken Price at 19 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,820 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,064–$38,400, n=29). The auction record is $554,400 for M. Green (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Green, 1961 | Sculpture | $554,400 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Pink Egg | Ceramics | $509,000 | Phillips | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | Oh Gee | Fired and painted clay | $314,500 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | Red Toned #19, 1970 | Glazed ceramic | $300,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Unit 6 from Happy's Curios, 1972 | Glass | $293,000 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Kabongy Balls, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $275,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Orboclastic | Acrylic on fired clay | $250,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Slate Cup II, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $243,750 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Oofus, 2003 | Acrylic on clay | $215,900 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Deuce, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $214,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 54 | $66,125 |
| Other | 37 | $30,240 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $12,635 |
| Prints | 30 | $1,122 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 119 | $18,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $10,080 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 173 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Ken Price is an American artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,000. 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 Price sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ken Price on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Price work worth?
Across 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Price work is $14,000.
The median Ken Price work on paper sells for $15,000 across 44 lots.
The median Ken Price print sells for $1,125 across 33 lots.
The median Ken Price sculpture sells for $75,600 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ken Price work on papers typically sell for $7,680–$24,447 (the middle half of 29 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 | 37 | $1,125†‡ | $12,500 | 89.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 3 | $215,900 | $215,900 | 33.3% | 2023-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $15,000† | $60,000 | 93.6% | 2026-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $75,600 | $314,500 | 64.7% | 2026-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $210,288 | $554,400 | — | 2025-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ken Price's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $1,125 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $215,900, record $215,900. A typical Ken Price painting sells for around 192× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $210,288.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $870–$5,188‡ | $1,625‡ | $12,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $798–$1,191†‡ | $944†‡ | $1,750 |
† 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) | 29 | $7,680–$24,447† | $12,669† | $35,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $11,000–$37,500 | $19,050 | $60,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $39,085–$137,000 | $75,600 | $314,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $314,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $250,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $215,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $58,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,190 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ken Price worth?
Across 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Price work is $14,000. The median Ken Price work on paper sells for $15,000 across 44 lots. The median Ken Price print sells for $1,125 across 33 lots. The median Ken Price sculpture sells for $75,600 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ken Price work on papers typically sell for $7,680–$24,447 (the middle half of 29 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 Price work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Price work on paper is $15,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ken Price's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Price work on paper is $60,000.
What is the average price of a Ken Price print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Price print is $1,125. 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 Price's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Price print is $12,500.
What is the average price of a Ken Price sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Price sculpture is $75,600.
What is Ken Price's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Price sculpture is $314,500.
What is the average price of a small Ken Price work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Price work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Ken Price print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Price print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ken Price's auction record?
Ken Price's auction record is $554,400, set in 2023.
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