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# Kevin Sinnott (b. 1947)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Kevin Sinnott at 14 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,991 including buyer’s premium (middle half $724–$3,166, n=6). The auction record is $11,441 for Over and Above (2020, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Over and Above, 1947 | Painting | $11,441 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | The Lovers, 1947 | Painting | $6,457 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Study for Turkish XI | — | $6,281 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | Adam and Eve, 1947 | Painting | $6,047 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | The Commuter, circa 1985 | Initialled (lower left), titled (to reverse), oil on canvas | $4,714 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | A Romantic Dilemma - Beach 2 1993, 1947 | Painting | $4,569 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | Head, 1947 | Oil on board | $3,485 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Head, 1988 | Oil on board | $3,485 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Cityscape, 1947 | Painting | $2,350 | Bonhams | May 2012 |
| 10 | Untitled (musicians), 1990 | Watercolour on paper | $2,210 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,134 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,642 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $860 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kevin Sinnott is a British (modern) artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,379. 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 Sinnott sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kevin Sinnott work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Sinnott work is $1,379.

The median Kevin Sinnott painting sells for $1,979 across 20 lots.

The median Kevin Sinnott work on paper sells for $363 across 7 lots.

The median Kevin Sinnott print sells for $137 across 2 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 | 4 | $137 | $205 | 50% | 2022-03-09 |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,979† | $11,441 | 80% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $363†‡ | $2,210 | 87.5% | 2025-06-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Kevin Sinnott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $137 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $1,979, record $11,441. A typical Kevin Sinnott painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $866–$1,483† | $1,069† | $3,485 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,134–$6,457† | $4,714† | $11,441 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $354–$363†‡ | $363†‡ | $374 |

† 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 | 2020 | $11,441 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $205 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $68 |

† 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 Sinnott worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Sinnott work is $1,379. The median Kevin Sinnott painting sells for $1,979 across 20 lots. The median Kevin Sinnott work on paper sells for $363 across 7 lots. The median Kevin Sinnott print sells for $137 across 2 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 Sinnott painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Sinnott painting is $1,979. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Sinnott painting is $11,441.

### What is the average price of a small Kevin Sinnott painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kevin Sinnott painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kevin Sinnott's auction record is $11,441, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kevin Sinnott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kevin-sinnott (updated 2026-11-03).

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.