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# Kenneth Armitage (1916–2002)

Kenneth Armitage is a British artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,563. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kenneth Armitage sold in 2019 for $137,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kenneth Armitage work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Armitage work is $9,563.

The median Kenneth Armitage sculpture sells for $48,871 across 11 lots.

The median Kenneth Armitage work on paper sells for $3,477 across 8 lots.

The median Kenneth Armitage print sells for $366 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 | 2 | $366 | $550 | — | 2021-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,477‡ | $10,020 | — | 2023-03-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $48,871 | $137,535 | 78.6% | 2019-11-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,023–$3,960‡ | $3,467‡ | $5,574 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $137,535 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $94,388 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,574 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $182 |

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 Kenneth Armitage worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Armitage work is $9,563. The median Kenneth Armitage sculpture sells for $48,871 across 11 lots. The median Kenneth Armitage work on paper sells for $3,477 across 8 lots. The median Kenneth Armitage print sells for $366 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kenneth Armitage sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Armitage sculpture is $48,871.

### What is Kenneth Armitage's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Armitage sculpture is $137,535.

### What is Kenneth Armitage's auction record?

Kenneth Armitage's auction record is $137,535, set in 2019.

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

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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.