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# R. Kenton Nelson (b. 1954)

## What is R. Kenton Nelson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for R. Kenton Nelson at 7 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,290–$8,255, n=9). The auction record is $25,732 for Charm (2022, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charm, 2007 | Öl auf Leinwand | $25,732 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | "A Service and Mrs. Grafton" | Oil on Masonite | $20,320 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | "Great A, Mister B" | Oil on canvas | $18,280 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Man in a Blue Suit | Oil on canvas | $9,375 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 5 | Engagement, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $9,000 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | A Vision of the World, 1994 | Painting | $8,255 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | "The Scarlet Moving Van" | Oil on Masonite | $7,920 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Man on a street corner | Oil on Masonite | $7,620 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Delivered, 1997 | Oil on board | $7,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Red Top, 2013 | Watercolor on paper | $6,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $8,255 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $7,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


R. Kenton Nelson is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $7,770. 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 R. Kenton Nelson sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 R. Kenton Nelson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a R. Kenton Nelson work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. Kenton Nelson work is $7,770.

The median R. Kenton Nelson painting sells for $9,000 across 7 lots.

The median R. Kenton Nelson print sells for $442 across 4 lots.

The median R. Kenton Nelson work on paper sells for $6,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $442‡ | $550 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Paintings | 9 | $9,000‡ | $25,732 | 77.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | — | 2020-06-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

R. Kenton Nelson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $442. Paintings (9 lots) median $9,000, record $25,732. A typical R. Kenton Nelson painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,732 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $17,658‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $528 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 R. Kenton Nelson worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R. Kenton Nelson work is $7,770. The median R. Kenton Nelson painting sells for $9,000 across 7 lots. The median R. Kenton Nelson print sells for $442 across 4 lots. The median R. Kenton Nelson work on paper sells for $6,500 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 R. Kenton Nelson's auction record?

R. Kenton Nelson's auction record is $25,732, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “R. Kenton Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-kenton-nelson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.