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

# Lily Kelly (b. 1948)

## What is Lily Kelly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Lily Kelly at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $862 including buyer’s premium (middle half $645–$1,579, n=14). The auction record is $3,265 for Tali Sandhills (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tali Sandhills, 2006 | Acrylic on linen | $3,265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Sandhills, 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,014 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled | Acrylic on canvas | $1,647 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Tali - Sandhills | Acrylic on linen | $1,581 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Rockholes, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,574 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Sandhills, 2008 | Acrylic on Belgian linen | $1,223 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | sandhills (Tali) | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $917 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Tali Sand Hills, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $807 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Rockholes | Acrylic on canvas | $804 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Tali (Sandhills) | Acrylic on linen | $707 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $862 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,577 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $707 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lily Kelly is an Australia (Aboriginal) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $755. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lily Kelly sold in 2026 for $1,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lily Kelly work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lily Kelly work is $755.

The median Lily Kelly painting sells for $805 across 18 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 | 52 | $805† | $3,265 | 34.6% | 2026-09-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $550–$782† | $647† | $917 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $775–$1,614† | $1,223† | $3,265 |

† 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 | $3,265 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,014 |

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 Lily Kelly worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lily Kelly work is $755. The median Lily Kelly painting sells for $805 across 18 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lily Kelly painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lily Kelly painting is $805. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lily Kelly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lily Kelly painting is $3,265.

### What is the average price of a large Lily Kelly painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lily Kelly painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lily Kelly's auction record?

Lily Kelly's auction record is $3,014, set in 2025.

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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, “Lily Kelly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lily-kelly (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.