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# Kevin Appel (b. 1967)

## What is Kevin Appel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Kevin Appel at 9 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $921–$2,508, n=6). The auction record is $22,705 for 4 Tier Bookshelf (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Tier Bookshelf, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $22,705 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 2 | House Revision # 3 | Acrylic on canvas laid on panel | $16,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | A Living Room with Oranges, 1996 | Acrylic paint | $11,875 | Phillips | Feb 2018 |
| 4 | Storage Blue 2, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $11,352 | Christie's | Sep 2003 |
| 5 | Untitled Interior #2, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $6,300 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Garden View (Spring), 1998 | Acrylic paint | $5,040 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Red Crescent House Study, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $4,032 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | The Pioneer, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $3,048 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 9 | Open House Study 4, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $2,813 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 10 | Woods: Southeast View, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $2,540 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,613 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,300 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,146 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kevin Appel is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,413.

A work by Kevin Appel sold in 2025 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kevin Appel work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Appel work is $2,413.

The median Kevin Appel painting sells for $2,676 across 18 lots.

The median Kevin Appel print sells for $702 across 2 lots.

The median Kevin Appel work on paper sells for $1,275 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $702 | $780 | — | 2022-04-07 |
| Paintings | 25 | $2,676 | $22,705 | 72% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,275 | $1,275 | — | 2020-06-11 |

Kevin Appel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $702. Paintings (25 lots) median $2,676, record $22,705. A typical Kevin Appel painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,008–$2,813 | $1,500 | $4,032 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,540–$11,875 | $6,300 | $22,705 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $22,705 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,275 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $625 |

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 Kevin Appel worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Appel work is $2,413. The median Kevin Appel painting sells for $2,676 across 18 lots. The median Kevin Appel print sells for $702 across 2 lots. The median Kevin Appel work on paper sells for $1,275 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Kevin Appel painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Appel painting is $2,676.

### What is Kevin Appel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Appel painting is $22,705.

### What is Kevin Appel's auction record?

Kevin Appel's auction record is $22,705, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kevin Appel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kevin-appel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.