Ken Searle (b. 1951)
Ken Searle is an Australia artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $511. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ken Searle sold in 2025 for $9,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ken Searle on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Searle work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Searle work is $511.
The median Ken Searle painting sells for $511 across 11 lots.
The median Ken Searle work on paper sells for $141 across 1 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 | 17 | $511† | $9,939 | 64.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $141† | $141† | — | 2019-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $330–$527† | $511† | $669 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,939 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $810† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $141† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ken Searle worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Searle work is $511. The median Ken Searle painting sells for $511 across 11 lots. The median Ken Searle work on paper sells for $141 across 1 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 Searle painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Searle painting is $511. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ken Searle's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Searle painting is $9,939.
What is Ken Searle's auction record?
Ken Searle's auction record is $9,939, set in 2025.
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