Kenneth Denton Shoesmith (1890–1939)
Kenneth Denton Shoesmith is a British artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kenneth Denton Shoesmith sold in 2016 for $1,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith work is $1,200.
The median Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print sells for $1,200 across 15 lots.
The median Kenneth Denton Shoesmith work on paper sells for $678 across 4 lots.
The median Kenneth Denton Shoesmith photograph sells for $995 across 2 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 | 18 | $1,200† | $3,200 | 83.3% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,674 | $4,674 | — | 2000-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $678 | $1,534 | 80% | 2023-07-08 |
| Photography | 2 | $995 | $1,440 | — | 2009-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Kenneth Denton Shoesmith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $1,200 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,674, record $4,674. A typical Kenneth Denton Shoesmith painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,175–$2,640† | $1,600† | $3,200 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $4,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,534 |
| Photography | 2009 | $1,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $833 |
| Photography | 2006 | $550 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith work is $1,200. The median Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print sells for $1,200 across 15 lots. The median Kenneth Denton Shoesmith work on paper sells for $678 across 4 lots. The median Kenneth Denton Shoesmith photograph sells for $995 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print is $1,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Denton Shoesmith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print is $3,200.
What is the average price of a medium Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenneth Denton Shoesmith print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Denton Shoesmith's auction record?
Kenneth Denton Shoesmith's auction record is $4,674, set in 2000.
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