Mary Corita Kent (1918–1986)
Mary Corita Kent is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $284. 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 Mary Corita Kent sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Corita Kent work is $284.
The median Mary Corita Kent print sells for $425 across 18 lots.
The median Mary Corita Kent work on paper sells for $178 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 | 21 | $425†‡ | $3,500‡ | 85.7% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $178 | $178 | — | 2009-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,207‡ | $3,500‡ | — | 2026-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $267–$1,075†‡ | $425†‡ | $1,207 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,207 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $178 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $178 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Corita Kent worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Corita Kent work is $284. The median Mary Corita Kent print sells for $425 across 18 lots. The median Mary Corita Kent work on paper sells for $178 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 Mary Corita Kent print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Corita Kent print is $425. 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 Mary Corita Kent's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Corita Kent print is $3,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Mary Corita Kent print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Corita Kent print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Mary Corita Kent's auction record?
Mary Corita Kent's auction record is $3,500, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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