Ken Strong (b. 1960)
What is Ken Strong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Ken Strong at 1 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $386 including buyer’s premium (middle half $281–$481, n=6). The auction record is $717 for Middle Harbour, Sept Afternoon (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Harbour, Sept Afternoon, 1992 | Oil on board | $717 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Middle Harbour, 1992 | Oil on board | $505 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Clarence River Evening, 1985 | Oil on canvas on board | $406 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Countryscape with Shed) | Oil on board | $366 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Bushscape, 1992 | Oil on board | $253 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Plains Twilight, 1994 | Oil on board | $233 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Ken Strong is an Australia artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $248. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ken Strong sold in 2026 for $505, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Strong work is $248.
The median Ken Strong painting sells for $253 across 13 lots.
The median Ken Strong print sells for $12 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $12† | $15† | 66.7% | 2021-05-13 |
| Paintings | 14 | $253† | $717 | 92.9% | 2026-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ken Strong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $12 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $253, record $717. A typical Ken Strong painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $201–$344† | $248† | $406 |
† 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 | 2026 | $717 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $505 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8† |
† 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 Strong worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Strong work is $248. The median Ken Strong painting sells for $253 across 13 lots. The median Ken Strong print sells for $12 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ken Strong painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Strong painting is $253. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ken Strong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Strong painting is $717.
What is the average price of a medium Ken Strong painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Strong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ken Strong's auction record?
Ken Strong's auction record is $717, set in 2026.
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