> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-kirk-kelly · updated 2026-11-03

# Mary Kirk Kelly (1918–2013)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Mary Kirk Kelly at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$1,875, n=13). The auction record is $7,040 for Mary Kirk Kelly (American/Alabama, 1918-2013) (2024, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Kirk Kelly (American/Alabama, 1918-2013), 1918 | Ceramic | $7,040 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Earthenware Cabbage Bowl, 1918 | Earthenware | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | Earthenware Tea Set, 1918 | Earthenware | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | largest 10 in., 1918 | Ceramic | $2,625 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | fourteen ceramic pieces of fruit, 1918 | Ceramic | $2,432 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Ceramic Vegetables and Fruit, 1918 | Ceramic | $2,375 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | very large ceramic squash, 1918 | Ceramic | $2,250 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | group of ceramic fruits and vegetables, together with sliced apple by another maker, (22 pcs.), 1918 | Ceramic | $2,080 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Ceramic Fruit, 1918 | Ceramic | $1,875 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | largest 12 in, 1918 | Ceramic | $1,875 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 52 | $1,024 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,024 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Kirk Kelly is an American/Alabama artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,024. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Kirk Kelly sold in 2025 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Kirk Kelly work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Kirk Kelly work is $1,024.

The median Mary Kirk Kelly sculpture sells for $960 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $960 | $960 | — | 2024-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,660 | $7,040 | — | 2024-11-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $960 |

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 Kirk Kelly worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Kirk Kelly work is $1,024. The median Mary Kirk Kelly sculpture sells for $960 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Kirk Kelly's auction record?

Mary Kirk Kelly's auction record is $7,040, 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 Kirk Kelly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-kirk-kelly (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.