Kenneth (1931–1995)
Kenneth is a South African artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $317. 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 Kenneth sold in 2026 for $397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kenneth on OpeningBid →What is a Kenneth work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth work is $317.
The median Kenneth painting sells for $387 across 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $387†‡ | $1,909 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $392–$1,258†‡ | $860†‡ | $1,909 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $150–$357† | $211† | $397 |
† 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 | 2011 | $1,909 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,544 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth work is $317. The median Kenneth painting sells for $387 across 30 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 Kenneth painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth painting is $387. 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 Kenneth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth painting is $1,909.
What is the average price of a small Kenneth painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kenneth painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $860, 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 Kenneth's auction record?
Kenneth's auction record is $1,909, set in 2011.
See the full Kenneth record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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