Kenny Scharf (b. 1958)
What is Kenny Scharf’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 500 auction results for Kenny Scharf at 48 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,713 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,011–$30,115, n=76). The auction record is $983,175 for City of the Future (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of the Future, 1958 | Painting | $983,175 | Bonhams | May 2022 |
| 2 | Travel Time, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $870,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Op-Bop, 1985 | Acrylic, oil and enamel spray paint on canvas | $630,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Red Ball Jets and Orangetricity, 1983 | Oil paint | $549,888 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | LOVE, 1982 | Acrylic paint | $525,000 | Christie's | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Sugar, oil, acrylic, silkscreen ink and glitter on canvas, 1958 | Ink | $484,239 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | New and Improved Thermonuclear Theater, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $478,800 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1994 | Acrylic paint | $450,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Jade Pea God, 1985 | Oil paint | $428,400 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Mareviva, 1998 | Oil paint | $422,706 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 204 | $57,579 |
| Other | 84 | $13,750 |
| Sculpture | 37 | $9,450 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $8,030 |
| Prints | 76 | $1,852 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 111 | $107,100 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 202 | $13,315 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $5,418 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 500 results from 48 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenny Scharf is an American artist with 694 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $18,222. 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 Kenny Scharf sold in 2026 for $77,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 494 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenny Scharf work is $18,222.
The median Kenny Scharf painting sells for $57,417 across 206 lots.
The median Kenny Scharf print sells for $1,533 across 114 lots.
The median Kenny Scharf sculpture sells for $11,250 across 39 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kenny Scharf prints typically sell for $970–$2,318 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Kenny Scharf paintings typically sell for $56,654–$239,850 (the middle half of 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 149 | $1,533†‡ | $277,200 | 76.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 223 | $57,417†‡ | $983,175 | 92.4% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $6,098‡ | $58,235‡ | 91.2% | 2026-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 42 | $11,250†‡ | $131,441 | 92.9% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,036 | $1,536 | 50% | 2025-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 79 | $170,000 | $983,175 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kenny Scharf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (149 lots) median $1,533 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (223 lots) median $57,417, record $983,175. A typical Kenny Scharf painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 79 lots) the median is $170,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $805–$2,126†‡ | $1,489†‡ | $25,043 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $970–$2,318†‡ | $1,530†‡ | $30,240 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,380–$89,418‡ | $32,760‡ | $277,200 |
† 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) | 27 | $9,375–$33,356‡ | $17,500‡ | $94,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $27,698–$77,045†‡ | $41,580†‡ | $549,888 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 90 | $56,654–$239,850† | $114,300† | $983,175 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,875–$10,080 | $6,096 | $38,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,463–$19,375 | $6,875 | $56,700 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $468–$1,386†‡ | $640†‡ | $9,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $12,031–$47,350 | $24,222 | $81,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $46,500–$116,550 | $95,250 | $131,441 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $983,175 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $870,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $277,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $131,441 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $126,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $89,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $58,235‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $56,700 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenny Scharf worth?
Across 494 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenny Scharf work is $18,222. The median Kenny Scharf painting sells for $57,417 across 206 lots. The median Kenny Scharf print sells for $1,533 across 114 lots. The median Kenny Scharf sculpture sells for $11,250 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kenny Scharf prints typically sell for $970–$2,318 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Kenny Scharf paintings typically sell for $56,654–$239,850 (the middle half of 90 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 Kenny Scharf painting?
Based on 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenny Scharf painting is $57,417. 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 Kenny Scharf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenny Scharf painting is $983,175.
What is the average price of a Kenny Scharf print?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenny Scharf print is $1,533. 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 Kenny Scharf's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenny Scharf print is $277,200.
What is the average price of a Kenny Scharf sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenny Scharf sculpture is $11,250. 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 Kenny Scharf's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenny Scharf sculpture is $131,441.
What is the average price of a medium Kenny Scharf print?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenny Scharf print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,530, 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 the average price of a large Kenny Scharf painting?
Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kenny Scharf painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $114,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenny Scharf's auction record?
Kenny Scharf's auction record is $983,175, set in 2022.
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