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# Kenneth Whitley (1918–1979)

Kenneth Whitley is an artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $546.

A work by Kenneth Whitley sold in 2018 for $562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kenneth Whitley work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Whitley work is $546.

The median Kenneth Whitley print sells for $546 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $546 | $2,125 | 88.9% | 2019-02-07 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $523–$1,453 | $546 | $2,125 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,750 |

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 Whitley worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Whitley work is $546. The median Kenneth Whitley print sells for $546 across 8 lots.

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

Kenneth Whitley's auction record is $2,125, set in 2017.

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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.