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# Rockwell Kent (1882–1971)

## What is Rockwell Kent’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 872 auction results for Rockwell Kent at 43 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,043–$3,870, n=63). The auction record is $703,500 for Iceberg; Sledge Dogs, Greenland (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceberg; Sledge Dogs, Greenland, 1935 | Oil paint | $703,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Maine Headland, Evening, 1950 | Oil paint | $545,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Frozen Lake, Alaska, 1918 | Oil paint | $325,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Tree Tops and Mountain Peaks, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $280,000 | Cottone Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Ice, Sea and Rock, 1932 | Painting | $254,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Alaskan Inlet, 1919 | Oil paint | $201,600 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Alaska Impression (Resurrection Bay), 1918 | Painting | $199,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Home Again–Asgaard, 1942-43 | Oil on canvas | $165,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Tree Tops and Mountain Peaks, 1950 | Oil paint | $163,800 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Asgaard, October, 1955 | Oil paint | $151,200 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $68,750 |
| Works on paper | 86 | $2,882 |
| Prints | 570 | $1,380 |
| Other | 90 | $888 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $27,105 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 620 | $1,600 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 872 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rockwell Kent is an American artist with 972 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,400. 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 Rockwell Kent sold in 2026 for $4,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rockwell Kent work worth?

Across 842 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rockwell Kent work is $1,400.

The median Rockwell Kent print sells for $1,205 across 656 lots.

The median Rockwell Kent work on paper sells for $2,702 across 86 lots.

The median Rockwell Kent painting sells for $85,000 across 37 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rockwell Kent prints typically sell for $690–$2,542 (the middle half of 556 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Rockwell Kent work on papers typically sell for $1,636–$6,242 (the middle half of 72 sold 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 | 722 | $1,205†‡ | $13,000 | 90.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 38 | $85,000† | $703,500 | 97.4% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 93 | $2,702†‡ | $46,000 | 92.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $50† | $50† | — | 2025-02-14 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,300 | $2,963 | 75% | 2008-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $68,106† | $703,500 | — | 2026-07-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rockwell Kent's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (722 lots) median $1,205 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $85,000, record $703,500. A typical Rockwell Kent painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $68,106.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 556 | $690–$2,542†‡ | $1,265†‡ | $13,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $825–$1,975† | $1,125† | $6,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $16,250–$98,300 | $52,500 | $199,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $63,000–$201,600† | $121,500† | $703,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $1,636–$6,242†‡ | $2,895†‡ | $46,000 |

† 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 | $703,500 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $545,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $46,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $32,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $12,000 |
| Photography | 2008 | $2,963 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,300 |

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 Rockwell Kent worth?

Across 842 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rockwell Kent work is $1,400. The median Rockwell Kent print sells for $1,205 across 656 lots. The median Rockwell Kent work on paper sells for $2,702 across 86 lots. The median Rockwell Kent painting sells for $85,000 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rockwell Kent prints typically sell for $690–$2,542 (the middle half of 556 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rockwell Kent work on papers typically sell for $1,636–$6,242 (the middle half of 72 sold 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 Rockwell Kent print?

Based on 656 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rockwell Kent print is $1,205. 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 Rockwell Kent's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rockwell Kent print is $13,000.

### What is the average price of a Rockwell Kent work on paper?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rockwell Kent work on paper is $2,702. 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 Rockwell Kent's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rockwell Kent work on paper is $46,000.

### What is the average price of a Rockwell Kent painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rockwell Kent painting is $85,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rockwell Kent's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rockwell Kent painting is $703,500.

### What is the average price of a small Rockwell Kent print?

Based on 556 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rockwell Kent print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Rockwell Kent work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rockwell Kent work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Rockwell Kent's auction record?

Rockwell Kent's auction record is $703,500, set in 2016.

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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, “Rockwell Kent auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rockwell-kent (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.