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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Kelpe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-kelpe (updated 2026-11-01).

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.