> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kennedy · updated 2026-11-01

# Kennedy (1917–1963)

Kennedy is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $720. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kennedy is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,924; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kennedy work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kennedy work is $720.

The median Kennedy print sells for $414 across 3 lots.

The median Kennedy photograph sells for $683 across 2 lots.

The median Kennedy painting sells for $1,917 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $414‡ | $984‡ | — | 2025-03-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,917‡ | $2,130‡ | — | 2019-07-25 |
| Photography | 2 | $683‡ | $720‡ | — | 2025-05-21 |

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

Kennedy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $414. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,917, record $2,130. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kennedy painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,130‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,704‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $984‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $720‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $647‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $414‡ |

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

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 Kennedy worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kennedy work is $720. The median Kennedy print sells for $414 across 3 lots. The median Kennedy photograph sells for $683 across 2 lots. The median Kennedy painting sells for $1,917 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kennedy's auction record?

Kennedy's auction record is $6,687, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kennedy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kennedy (updated 2026-11-01).

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.