Paul Kelpe (1902–1985)
Paul Kelpe is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,190. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Kelpe sold in 2022 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Kelpe on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Kelpe work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kelpe work is $3,190.
The median Paul Kelpe work on paper sells for $2,880 across 5 lots.
The median Paul Kelpe painting sells for $8,437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $8,437† | $8,437† | — | 2018-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,880 | $30,000 | — | 2024-05-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,437† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Kelpe worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kelpe work is $3,190. The median Paul Kelpe work on paper sells for $2,880 across 5 lots. The median Paul Kelpe painting sells for $8,437 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Kelpe's auction record?
Paul Kelpe's auction record is $30,000, set in 2013.
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