> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kenneth-newman · updated 2026-11-02

# Kenneth Newman (b. 1924)

## What is Kenneth Newman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Kenneth Newman at 2 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $806 including buyer’s premium (middle half $476–$1,081, n=18). The auction record is $7,694 for Crowned Guineafowls (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crowned Guineafowls, 1978 | Watercolour on artist's board | $7,694 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Crested Guineafowls, 1978 | Watercolour on artist's board | $3,664 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Swainson's Francolins (Francolinus Swainsoni), 1978 | Watercolour on artist's board | $2,198 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | White-Backed Duck and Pygmy Geese | Watercolour on artist's board | $1,246 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Redbill and Yellowbill Teals, 1978 | Watercolour on artist's board | $1,099 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Cape Teal and Hottentot Teal | Watercolour on artist's board | $1,026 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Black Ducks and Cape Shovellers | Watercolour on artist's board | $953 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Red-Eyed Pochards, 1973 | Watercolour on artist's board | $953 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Crested Partridges, 1978 | Watercolour on artist's board | $806 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Red-Necked Francolins, 1978 | Watercolour on artist's board | $806 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $806 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $806 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kenneth Newman is a South African artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $806. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kenneth Newman sold in 2026 for $2,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kenneth Newman work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Newman work is $806.

The median Kenneth Newman work on paper sells for $806 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 17 | $806 | $7,694 | — | 2026-07-13 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $476–$1,099 | $806 | $7,694 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,694 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,664 |

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 Newman worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Newman work is $806. The median Kenneth Newman work on paper sells for $806 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kenneth Newman work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Newman work on paper is $806.

### What is Kenneth Newman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Newman work on paper is $7,694.

### What is the average price of a medium Kenneth Newman work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenneth Newman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Kenneth Newman's auction record is $7,694, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kenneth Newman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kenneth-newman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.