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# Mary Kessell (1914–1977)

Mary Kessell is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $269. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Kessell is recorded as sold in 2026 for $317; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Kessell work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Kessell work is $269.

The median Mary Kessell work on paper sells for $278 across 14 lots.

The median Mary Kessell painting sells for $269 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $269‡ | $909 | 75% | 2009-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $278‡ | $1,087 | 93.3% | 2026-06-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $173–$317‡ | $238‡ | $793‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,087 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $909 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $793‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $269 |

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

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 Mary Kessell worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Kessell work is $269. The median Mary Kessell work on paper sells for $278 across 14 lots. The median Mary Kessell painting sells for $269 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Mary Kessell work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Kessell work on paper is $278. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mary Kessell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Kessell work on paper is $1,087.

### What is the average price of a small Mary Kessell work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Kessell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mary Kessell's auction record?

Mary Kessell's auction record is $1,087, set in 2024.

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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, “Mary Kessell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-kessell (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.