Kevin Best (1932–2012)
What is Kevin Best’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Kevin Best at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,653 including buyer’s premium (middle half $746–$2,783, n=28). The auction record is $4,741 for Mustering Sheep Orange (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustering Sheep Orange | Oil on board | $4,741 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Raising the Dust | Oil on board | $4,297 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Showers at Sunset | Oil on board | $3,934 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | 5 Star Restaurant | Oil on board | $3,853 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Cattle in the Snow) | Oil on board | $3,696 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | The Drover | Oil on canvas on board | $3,646 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Crossing Rocky Creek (Tumbarumba NSW) | Oil on board | $3,092 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Bush Scene) | Oil on board | $3,050 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | The Trap | Oil on board | $2,680 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Dust in the Sun, 1978 | Oil on canvas on board | $2,340 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $857 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $1,699 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $649 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Kevin Best is an Australia artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $763. 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 Kevin Best sold in 2026 for $1,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kevin Best on OpeningBid →What is a Kevin Best work worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Best work is $763.
The median Kevin Best painting sells for $785 across 115 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kevin Best paintings typically sell for $606–$1,953 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kevin Best paintings typically sell for $327–$804 (the middle half of 49 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 149 | $785† | $4,741 | 77.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $3,894 | $4,741 | — | 2026-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $327–$804† | $613† | $2,166 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $606–$1,953† | $1,186† | $4,741 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,741 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,297 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kevin Best worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Best work is $763. The median Kevin Best painting sells for $785 across 115 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kevin Best paintings typically sell for $606–$1,953 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kevin Best paintings typically sell for $327–$804 (the middle half of 49 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 Kevin Best painting?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Best painting is $785. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kevin Best's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Best painting is $4,741.
What is the average price of a medium Kevin Best painting?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kevin Best painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Kevin Best painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kevin Best painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $613, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kevin Best's auction record?
Kevin Best's auction record is $4,741, set in 2025.
See the full Kevin Best record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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