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# Kenneth Snelson (1927–2016)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Kenneth Snelson at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,335 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,150–$8,960, n=10). The auction record is $52,117 for Model for 30' Centelever (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model for 30' Centelever, 1966 | Aluminum and steel | $52,117 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | Wiggins Fork, 1967 | Chrome steel | $47,500 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | B-Tree II | Aluminum and stainless steel | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1968-74 | — | $40,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (stainless steel sculpture), 1979 | Photograph | $30,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Revolver, 1966 | Aluminum | $27,500 | Wright | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Easy-K | Aluminum and stainless steel | $22,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2016 |
| 8 | Sigma Data II, 1975 | Stainless steel | $16,640 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Free Ride Home, 1974 | Aluminum and coated wire construction | $16,380 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E.C. Column, 1927 | Stainless-steel and aluminum | $23,040 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $9,600 |
| Other | 8 | $6,323 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $31,520 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $7,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,295 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kenneth Snelson is a British (modern) artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $7,582. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kenneth Snelson sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kenneth Snelson work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Snelson work is $7,582.

The median Kenneth Snelson sculpture sells for $8,326 across 25 lots.

The median Kenneth Snelson photograph sells for $4,800 across 5 lots.

The median Kenneth Snelson print sells for $264 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $264 | $1,768 | 60% | 2025-10-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $8,326‡ | $52,117 | 86.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Photography | 5 | $4,800 | $30,000 | — | 2021-11-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,165–$7,500‡ | $6,350‡ | $9,521‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,040–$16,380‡ | $9,057‡ | $27,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $22,500–$47,500 | $40,000 | $52,117 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $52,117 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $47,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2001 | $5,212 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,768 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $264 |

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 Snelson worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Snelson work is $7,582. The median Kenneth Snelson sculpture sells for $8,326 across 25 lots. The median Kenneth Snelson photograph sells for $4,800 across 5 lots. The median Kenneth Snelson print sells for $264 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kenneth Snelson sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Snelson sculpture is $8,326. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kenneth Snelson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Snelson sculpture is $52,117.

### What is the average price of a small Kenneth Snelson sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kenneth Snelson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kenneth Snelson's auction record?

Kenneth Snelson's auction record is $52,117, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kenneth Snelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kenneth-snelson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.