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

# Kenneth Riley (1919–2015)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $25,600 |
| Other | 15 | $9,680 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Riley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kenneth-riley (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.