Kenneth Noland (1924–2010)
What is Kenneth Noland’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 403 auction results for Kenneth Noland at 31 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $75,586 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,277–$186,900, n=54). The auction record is $5,488,000 for Circle (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle, 1958 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,488,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 2 | Rocker, 1958 | Acrylic paint | $4,255,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Sounds in the Summer Night, 1962 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,196,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Spring Call, 1961 | Acrylic paint | $2,765,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Plus 10, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $2,490,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Lunar Episode, 1959 | Painting | $2,460,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Circle, 1958 | Acrylic paint | $2,139,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 8 | Across, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $1,722,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 9 | Via Media (Suddenly), 1963 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,523,135 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Purkinje Effect, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $1,502,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 239 | $150,000 |
| Other | 27 | $38,400 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $5,938 |
| Prints | 65 | $4,410 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 213 | $137,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $11,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 97 | $10,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 403 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenneth Noland is an American artist with 474 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $50,000. 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 Noland sold in 2026 for $64,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 399 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Noland work is $50,000.
The median Kenneth Noland painting sells for $172,760 across 214 lots.
The median Kenneth Noland print sells for $5,110 across 111 lots.
The median Kenneth Noland work on paper sells for $7,416 across 28 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Kenneth Noland paintings typically sell for $100,800–$337,500 (the middle half of 161 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kenneth Noland prints typically sell for $2,000–$8,174 (the middle half of 54 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 129 | $5,110†‡ | $52,920 | 86% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 232 | $172,760† | $5.5M | 92.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $7,416†‡ | $550,000 | 77.8% | 2025-01-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,688 | $5,000 | — | 2022-06-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $30,240 | $30,240 | — | 2023-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 152 | $253,283† | $5.5M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kenneth Noland's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (129 lots) median $5,110 with 86% sell-through. Paintings (232 lots) median $172,760, record $5,488,000. A typical Kenneth Noland painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 152 lots) the median is $253,283.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,352–$11,250†‡ | $4,932†‡ | $52,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $2,000–$8,174†‡ | $3,062†‡ | $27,720 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $5,010–$9,334 | $6,288 | $22,860 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $12,575–$93,750† | $75,000† | $300,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $32,500–$237,500 | $150,000 | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 161 | $100,800–$337,500† | $189,000† | $5.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,648–$50,400 | $25,200 | $60,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,032–$7,812†‡ | $5,925†‡ | $95,198 |
† 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 | 2026 | $5.5M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $550,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $95,198 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $52,920 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $51,517 |
| Photography | 2023 | $30,240 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth Noland worth?
Across 399 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Noland work is $50,000. The median Kenneth Noland painting sells for $172,760 across 214 lots. The median Kenneth Noland print sells for $5,110 across 111 lots. The median Kenneth Noland work on paper sells for $7,416 across 28 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kenneth Noland paintings typically sell for $100,800–$337,500 (the middle half of 161 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kenneth Noland prints typically sell for $2,000–$8,174 (the middle half of 54 sold 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 Noland painting?
Based on 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Noland painting is $172,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Noland's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Noland painting is $5,488,000.
What is the average price of a Kenneth Noland print?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Noland print is $5,110. 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 Noland's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Noland print is $52,920.
What is the average price of a Kenneth Noland work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Noland work on paper is $7,416. 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 Noland's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Noland work on paper is $550,000.
What is the average price of a large Kenneth Noland painting?
Based on 161 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kenneth Noland painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $189,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Kenneth Noland print?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenneth Noland print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,062, 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 Noland's auction record?
Kenneth Noland's auction record is $5,488,000, set in 2026.
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