Kenneth Armitage (1916–2002)

Kenneth Armitage is a British (modern) artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $21,819.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions6$1,591$2,99950%2022-09-21
Paintings1$3,555$3,5552019-03-19
Works on Paper15$3,314$13,92680%2024-03-27
Sculpture & Installation40$61,095$287,71590%2025-11-18
Masterpieces (top of market)8$149,647$287,7152020-07-30

Kenneth Armitage's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,591 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,555, record $3,555. A typical Kenneth Armitage painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $149,647.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Two Figures2026-02-26Chiswick$4
Walking Group2025-11-18Christie's$38,100
Sprawling Woman (small version)2025-10-23Christie's$8,670
Arm (Small Model)2025-07-16Bonhams$2,221
Seated Group2025-06-10Sotheby's$66,881

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Kenneth Armitage sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Armitage sculpture is $61,095.

What is Kenneth Armitage's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Armitage sculpture is $287,715.

What is the average price of a Kenneth Armitage work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Armitage work on paper is $3,314.

What is Kenneth Armitage's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Armitage work on paper is $13,926.

What is Kenneth Armitage's auction record?

Kenneth Armitage's auction record is $287,715, set on 2018-06-19.