Ken Unsworth (b. 1931)
Ken Unsworth is an Australian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,882. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ken Unsworth sold in 2019 for $10,769, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ken Unsworth on OpeningBid →What is a Ken Unsworth work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Unsworth work is $5,882.
The median Ken Unsworth sculpture sells for $5,888 across 10 lots.
The median Ken Unsworth work on paper sells for $107 across 1 lots.
The median Ken Unsworth painting sells for $99,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $99,787 | $99,787 | — | 2014-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $107† | $107† | 25% | 2009-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $5,888‡ | $11,822 | — | 2019-08-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,581–$10,180‡ | $7,437‡ | $11,822 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $99,787 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $11,822 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $10,769 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $107† |
† 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 Unsworth worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Unsworth work is $5,882. The median Ken Unsworth sculpture sells for $5,888 across 10 lots. The median Ken Unsworth work on paper sells for $107 across 1 lots. The median Ken Unsworth painting sells for $99,787 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 Ken Unsworth's auction record?
Ken Unsworth's auction record is $99,787, set in 2014.
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