Kenneth Rowntree (1915–1997)
What is Kenneth Rowntree’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Kenneth Rowntree at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,005 including buyer’s premium (middle half $391–$1,743, n=17). The auction record is $15,664 for Grove House, Levisham Evening (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grove House, Levisham Evening | Oil on board | $15,664 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Putney Gardens with Boats, 1915 | Painting | $7,458 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Summer in the Highlands, 1915 | Acrylic | $5,307 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Putney gardens with boats, 1915 | Oil paint | $4,217 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | DISTANT VIEW OF CHARTRES, 1956, 1986 | Initialled (lower right), oil on hardboard | $3,484 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Studio Window Acomb, 1915 | Painting | $3,421 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | The Old Railway Station, Thaxted, 1915 | Pencil | $3,364 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Pythagoras II, 1915 | Oil on panel | $3,310 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEAF FROM AN AUSTRALIAN SKETCHBOOK, 1985 | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $4,847 | Sworders | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | LEAF FROM AN AUSTRALIAN SKETCHBOOK 1985, 1985 | Watercolour, pencil and metal foil | $3,526 | Sworders | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $2,731 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,237 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,005 |
| Prints | 13 | $384 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $2,731 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,655 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenneth Rowntree is a British (modern) artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,178. 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 Rowntree sold in 2026 for $2,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kenneth Rowntree on OpeningBid →What is a Kenneth Rowntree work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Rowntree work is $1,178.
The median Kenneth Rowntree print sells for $343 across 19 lots.
The median Kenneth Rowntree painting sells for $2,297 across 17 lots.
The median Kenneth Rowntree work on paper sells for $2,222 across 14 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 | 24 | $343†‡ | $936 | 79.2% | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 19 | $2,297† | $15,664 | 89.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,222‡ | $4,847 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,458 | $15,664 | — | 2022-04-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kenneth Rowntree's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $343 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $2,297, record $15,664. A typical Kenneth Rowntree painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,458.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $350–$444† | $387† | $748 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $136–$417†‡ | $260†‡ | $936 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,655–$1,803† | $1,743† | $3,310 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,731–$5,307 | $3,421 | $15,664 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,136–$3,526 | $1,764 | $4,847 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $906–$3,196‡ | $2,962‡ | $3,364 |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $15,664 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,458 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,847 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,459 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $936 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $748 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth Rowntree worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Rowntree work is $1,178. The median Kenneth Rowntree print sells for $343 across 19 lots. The median Kenneth Rowntree painting sells for $2,297 across 17 lots. The median Kenneth Rowntree work on paper sells for $2,222 across 14 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 Rowntree print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Rowntree print is $343. 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 Rowntree's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Rowntree print is $936.
What is the average price of a Kenneth Rowntree painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Rowntree painting is $2,297. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Rowntree's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Rowntree painting is $15,664.
What is the average price of a Kenneth Rowntree work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Rowntree work on paper is $2,222. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kenneth Rowntree's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Rowntree work on paper is $4,847.
What is the average price of a medium Kenneth Rowntree print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenneth Rowntree print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $260, 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 Rowntree's auction record?
Kenneth Rowntree's auction record is $15,664, set in 2010.
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