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# Kes Zapkus (b. 1938)

Kes Zapkus is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,000.

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

## What is a Kes Zapkus work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kes Zapkus work is $3,000.

The median Kes Zapkus painting sells for $9,820 across 4 lots.

The median Kes Zapkus work on paper sells for $1,020 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $9,820 | $16,875 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,020 | $1,020 | — | 2010-04-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,875 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,020 |

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 Kes Zapkus worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kes Zapkus work is $3,000. The median Kes Zapkus painting sells for $9,820 across 4 lots. The median Kes Zapkus work on paper sells for $1,020 across 1 lots.

### What is Kes Zapkus's auction record?

Kes Zapkus's auction record is $16,875, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kes Zapkus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kes-zapkus (updated 2026-11-01).

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.