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# KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY (1940–2023)

KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY is a Canadian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $438.

A work by KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY sold in 2025 for $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY work is $438.

The median KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY painting sells for $438 across 50 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $438 | $1,550 | — | 2025-10-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,550 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,097 |

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 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY work is $438. The median KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY painting sells for $438 across 50 lots.

### What is the average price of a KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY painting is $438.

### What is KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY painting is $1,550.

### What is KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY's auction record?

KENNETH 'KEN' MICHAEL KIRKBY's auction record is $1,550, set in 2022.

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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.