Kenneth Riley (1919–2015)
What is Kenneth Riley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Kenneth Riley at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,260–$33,275, n=13). The auction record is $149,500 for Winter Solstice (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Solstice, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $149,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Canyon Scout, 1919 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Bodmer | Oil on board | $90,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Mandan Buffalo Dance, 1977 | Acrylic on board | $84,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Profiles | Oil on board | $84,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 6 | Rendezvous, 1998 | Oil on board | $83,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 7 | Winter Solstice, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $72,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Mandan Buffalo Dance – 1820 | Acrylic on board | $64,350 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | Mr. Remington and the Buffalo Soldiers | Oil on board | $51,425 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Shadows | Oil on board | $46,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $25,600 |
| Other | 15 | $9,680 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $72,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $16,490 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenneth Riley is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $18,150.
A work by Kenneth Riley sold in 2026 for $39,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kenneth Riley on OpeningBid →What is a Kenneth Riley work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Riley work is $18,150.
The median Kenneth Riley painting sells for $17,920 across 45 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kenneth Riley paintings typically sell for $9,520–$33,275 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $17,920 | $106,250 | 97.8% | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $127,875‡ | $450,000‡ | — | 2025-09-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $9,520–$33,275 | $17,250 | $90,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $106,250 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $90,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth Riley worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Riley work is $18,150. The median Kenneth Riley painting sells for $17,920 across 45 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kenneth Riley paintings typically sell for $9,520–$33,275 (the middle half of 41 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 Riley painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Riley painting is $17,920.
What is Kenneth Riley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Riley painting is $106,250.
What is the average price of a small Kenneth Riley painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kenneth Riley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Kenneth Riley's auction record?
Kenneth Riley's auction record is $149,500, set in 2008.
See the full Kenneth Riley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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