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# Kendell Geers (b. 1968)

## What is Kendell Geers’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Kendell Geers at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,102 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,634–$6,932, n=5). The auction record is $29,634 for Profanation (Goya) (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profanation (Goya), 2008 | Stainless steel | $29,634 | Phillips | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Mutus Liber, 1968 | Ink and acrylic on found object | $27,182 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Mutus Liber | Ink and acrylic on found object | $24,321 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword | Ink on paper | $22,688 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | La Sainte Vierge | Indian ink on paper | $17,611 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Cardiac Arrest VIX, 2013 | Cast glass police baton, in 26 parts | $16,250 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 7 | FUCK | Indian ink and watercolour on paper | $15,450 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Mutus Liber (Fetish) 68, 2016 | Oil, nails, glass, fabric and mud on found wooden object on mirror plinth | $13,642 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Losing My Religion | Painted wood, in two parts | $12,973 | Sotheby's | Sep 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profanation (Rubens), 2008 | Weiße Neonröhren, Stahl, Transformatoren und Kabel | $13,313 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $16,530 |
| Other | 12 | $8,368 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $8,135 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,782 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,977 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $7,052 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kendell Geers is a South African artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,557. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kendell Geers sold in 2025 for $13,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kendell Geers work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kendell Geers work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kendell Geers work is $7,557.

The median Kendell Geers work on paper sells for $7,138 across 10 lots.

The median Kendell Geers sculpture sells for $8,135 across 9 lots.

The median Kendell Geers print sells for $506 across 7 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 | 10 | $506 | $1,346 | 70% | 2023-11-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,634 | $1,634 | — | 2024-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $7,138† | $27,182 | 55.6% | 2025-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $8,135 | $29,634 | 81.8% | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kendell Geers's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $506 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,634, record $1,634. A typical Kendell Geers painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,169–$16,530† | $7,052† | $27,182 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $29,634 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $27,182 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $22,688 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,634 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $815 |

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 Kendell Geers worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kendell Geers work is $7,557. The median Kendell Geers work on paper sells for $7,138 across 10 lots. The median Kendell Geers sculpture sells for $8,135 across 9 lots. The median Kendell Geers print sells for $506 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kendell Geers work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kendell Geers work on paper is $7,138. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kendell Geers's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kendell Geers work on paper is $27,182.

### What is the average price of a Kendell Geers sculpture?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kendell Geers sculpture is $8,135.

### What is Kendell Geers's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kendell Geers sculpture is $29,634.

### What is Kendell Geers's auction record?

Kendell Geers's auction record is $29,634, set in 2019.

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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, “Kendell Geers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kendell-geers (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.