> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kyle-highsmith · updated 2026-11-02

# Kyle Highsmith (b. 1947)

Kyle Highsmith is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kyle Highsmith sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kyle Highsmith work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyle Highsmith work is $2,800.

The median Kyle Highsmith painting sells for $2,950 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kyle Highsmith paintings typically sell for $2,000–$6,000 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,950† | $15,000† | — | 2026-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,000–$6,000† | $2,950† | $15,000† |

† 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 | 2024 | $15,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,500† |

† 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 Kyle Highsmith worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyle Highsmith work is $2,800. The median Kyle Highsmith painting sells for $2,950 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kyle Highsmith paintings typically sell for $2,000–$6,000 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kyle Highsmith painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kyle Highsmith painting is $2,950. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kyle Highsmith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kyle Highsmith painting is $15,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Kyle Highsmith painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kyle Highsmith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kyle Highsmith's auction record?

Kyle Highsmith's auction record is $15,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Kyle Highsmith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kyle-highsmith (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.