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# Ken Whisson (1927–2022)

## What is Ken Whisson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Ken Whisson at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,050–$23,389, n=18). The auction record is $60,664 for DRUMMER (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRUMMER, c.1973 | Oil on composition board | $60,664 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | MOTOR CARS AND DRIVERS, 1975 | Oil on composition board | $50,842 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | FLAG FOR DAVID IRELAND, NO. 1, FOR THE UNKNOWN INDUSTRIAL PRISONER, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $41,974 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 4 | FLAG FOR DAVID IRELAND, NO. 1, FOR THE UNKNOWN INDUSTRIAL PRISONER, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $41,598 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2022 |
| 5 | PERUGIA, RAILWAY STATION, FOOTBALL TEAMS, RAG & BONE MAN, ETC., 1977 | Oil on canvas | $36,933 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | All on Stage, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $35,921 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | NIGHT, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $35,589 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | FACE AND FLAG FACE OR DEEP DREAM, 1976 | Oil on composition board | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | From Here and From There, 2001 | Oil on linen | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Farmyard with White Livorno, 2002 | Oil on linen | $34,460 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $23,322 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,202 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $24,785 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $19,066 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ken Whisson is an Australian artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $16,609. 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 Whisson sold in 2026 for $19,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Whisson work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Whisson work is $16,609.

The median Ken Whisson painting sells for $21,232 across 88 lots.

The median Ken Whisson work on paper sells for $1,151 across 31 lots.

The median Ken Whisson print sells for $205 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Whisson paintings typically sell for $16,247–$28,156 (the middle half of 87 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Whisson work on papers typically sell for $1,107–$1,929 (the middle half of 20 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 | 5 | $205†‡ | $247† | 80% | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 111 | $21,232†‡ | $60,664 | 79.3% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $1,151†‡ | $2,230 | 72.1% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $41,974†‡ | $60,664 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ken Whisson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $205 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (111 lots) median $21,232, record $60,664. A typical Ken Whisson painting sells for around 104× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $41,974.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 87 | $16,247–$28,156†‡ | $21,423†‡ | $60,664 |

† 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) | 11 | $539–$922† | $729† | $1,385† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,107–$1,929†‡ | $1,555†‡ | $2,230 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2022 | $60,664 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $50,842 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,230 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,203 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $309 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $206 |

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 Whisson worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Whisson work is $16,609. The median Ken Whisson painting sells for $21,232 across 88 lots. The median Ken Whisson work on paper sells for $1,151 across 31 lots. The median Ken Whisson print sells for $205 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Whisson paintings typically sell for $16,247–$28,156 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ken Whisson work on papers typically sell for $1,107–$1,929 (the middle half of 20 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 Whisson painting?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Whisson painting is $21,232. 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 Whisson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Whisson painting is $60,664.

### What is the average price of a Ken Whisson work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Whisson work on paper is $1,151. 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 Whisson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Whisson work on paper is $2,230.

### What is the average price of a medium Ken Whisson painting?

Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Whisson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,423, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Ken Whisson work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Whisson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Whisson's auction record?

Ken Whisson's auction record is $60,664, set in 2022.

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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 Whisson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-whisson (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.