Oliver Kemp (1887–1934)
Oliver Kemp is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $10,338. 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 Oliver Kemp sold in 2021 for $18,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oliver Kemp on OpeningBid →What is a Oliver Kemp work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Kemp work is $10,338.
The median Oliver Kemp painting sells for $10,338 across 10 lots.
The median Oliver Kemp work on paper sells for $770 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $10,338† | $19,890 | — | 2021-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $770‡ | $770‡ | — | 1995-07-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,564–$15,458 | $11,900 | $19,890 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $19,890 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,150 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $770‡ |
‡ 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 Oliver Kemp worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Kemp work is $10,338. The median Oliver Kemp painting sells for $10,338 across 10 lots. The median Oliver Kemp work on paper sells for $770 across 1 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 Oliver Kemp's auction record?
Oliver Kemp's auction record is $19,890, set in 2012.
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