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# Kevin Red Star (b. 1942)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Kevin Red Star at 11 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $923–$8,303, n=15). The auction record is $33,000 for Plains Indian Dress, Abstract (2021, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plains Indian Dress, Abstract, circa 1962 | Mixed media on canvas | $33,000 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Mr. & Mrs. Medicine Crow | Oil, ink, and metallic pigments on canvas | $12,700 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | "Summer Home," 1972, 1972 | Acrylic on canvas | $10,560 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | "Two Hot Dancers" (Crow), 1979, 1979 | Oil and ink on canvas | $10,160 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Black Bird Medicine Hat, 2001, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,225 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Three Young Crow Warriors on their War Ponies, 2001 | Mixed media on canvas | $7,380 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Chief's Portrait), 1965 | Gouache on paper | $7,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | White Bird, 1998, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $7,040 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Otter Medicine, 1977 | Mixed media on canvas | $6,765 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 10 | Summer Star Night, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,150 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $6,458 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $761 |
| Prints | 19 | $467 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,065 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $528 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kevin Red Star is a Native American artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $518. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kevin Red Star sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Kevin Red Star works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kevin Red Star work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Red Star work is $518.

The median Kevin Red Star painting sells for $2,680 across 14 lots.

The median Kevin Red Star print sells for $508 across 13 lots.

The median Kevin Red Star work on paper sells for $495 across 3 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 | 16 | $508† | $1,230 | 81.3% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,680† | $33,000 | 82.4% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $495 | $561 | — | 2026-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $11,630 | $33,000 | — | 2026-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kevin Red Star's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $508 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,680, record $33,000. A typical Kevin Red Star painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $11,630.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $350–$585† | $508† | $1,230 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,870–$4,750† | $2,500† | $12,700 |

† 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 | 2021 | $33,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $700† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $561 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $495 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Red Star worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Red Star work is $518. The median Kevin Red Star painting sells for $2,680 across 14 lots. The median Kevin Red Star print sells for $508 across 13 lots. The median Kevin Red Star work on paper sells for $495 across 3 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 Red Star painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Red Star painting is $2,680. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kevin Red Star's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Red Star painting is $33,000.

### What is the average price of a Kevin Red Star print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Red Star print is $508. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kevin Red Star's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Red Star print is $1,230.

### What is Kevin Red Star's auction record?

Kevin Red Star's auction record is $33,000, set in 2021.

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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 Red Star auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kevin-red-star (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.