Robert Kelsey (b. 1949)
Robert Kelsey is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,117. 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 Robert Kelsey sold in 2023 for $1,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Kelsey on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Kelsey work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kelsey work is $1,117.
The median Robert Kelsey painting sells for $1,074 across 16 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 | 16 | $1,074†‡ | $3,093‡ | — | 2023-10-11 |
† 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) | 9 | $736–$1,031†‡ | $861†‡ | $1,203‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,145–$1,714†‡ | $1,220†‡ | $3,093‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,093‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,120† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Robert Kelsey worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Kelsey work is $1,117. The median Robert Kelsey painting sells for $1,074 across 16 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 the average price of a Robert Kelsey painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Kelsey painting is $1,074. 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 Robert Kelsey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Kelsey painting is $3,093. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Robert Kelsey's auction record?
Robert Kelsey's auction record is $3,370, set in 2017.
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