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# 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.

## What is a Kenneth Denton Shoesmith work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kenneth Denton Shoesmith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kenneth-denton-shoesmith (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.