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# Kenneth Pauling Riley (1919–2015)

Kenneth Pauling Riley is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $20,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kenneth Pauling Riley sold in 2025 for $21,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kenneth Pauling Riley work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Pauling Riley work is $20,875.

The median Kenneth Pauling Riley painting sells for $20,875 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $20,875‡ | $138,600 | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $21,590 |

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 Pauling Riley worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Pauling Riley work is $20,875. The median Kenneth Pauling Riley painting sells for $20,875 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kenneth Pauling Riley's auction record?

Kenneth Pauling Riley's auction record is $138,600, set in 2021.

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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.