Michael Kidner (1917–2009)
Michael Kidner is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,857. 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 Michael Kidner sold in 2024 for $13,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michael Kidner on OpeningBid →What is a Michael Kidner work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Kidner work is $2,857.
The median Michael Kidner work on paper sells for $5,321 across 4 lots.
The median Michael Kidner painting sells for $13,124 across 5 lots.
The median Michael Kidner print sells for $230 across 4 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 | 5 | $230†‡ | $824 | 80% | 2025-07-02 |
| Paintings | 7 | $13,124 | $20,186 | 71.4% | 2024-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $5,321 | $9,648 | 50% | 2018-12-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,133 | $1,347 | — | 2023-09-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michael Kidner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $230 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $13,124, record $20,186. A typical Michael Kidner painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $20,186 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $13,945 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,648 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,385 |
| Photography | 2020 | $1,347 |
| Photography | 2023 | $919 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $824 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $261 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michael Kidner worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Kidner work is $2,857. The median Michael Kidner work on paper sells for $5,321 across 4 lots. The median Michael Kidner painting sells for $13,124 across 5 lots. The median Michael Kidner print sells for $230 across 4 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 Michael Kidner's auction record?
Michael Kidner's auction record is $20,186, set in 2021.
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