Roger Kemp (1908–1987)
Roger Kemp is an Australian artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $22,965. 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 Roger Kemp sold in 2026 for $49,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roger Kemp on OpeningBid →What is a Roger Kemp work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Kemp work is $22,965.
The median Roger Kemp painting sells for $25,999 across 41 lots.
The median Roger Kemp print sells for $574 across 5 lots.
The median Roger Kemp work on paper sells for $40,071 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Roger Kemp paintings typically sell for $21,664–$38,998 (the middle half of 29 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 | 6 | $574† | $1,681† | 83.3% | 2020-11-04 |
| Paintings | 54 | $25,999†‡ | $49,888† | 75.9% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $40,071‡ | $53,221 | 66.7% | 2019-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,888† | $53,221 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roger Kemp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $574 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $25,999, record $49,888. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,888 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Roger Kemp painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $49,888.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,007–$31,449†‡ | $8,565†‡ | $34,920‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $21,664–$38,998†‡ | $28,502†‡ | $49,888† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $53,221 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $49,888† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $49,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $26,920‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,681† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $974 |
† 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 Roger Kemp worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Kemp work is $22,965. The median Roger Kemp painting sells for $25,999 across 41 lots. The median Roger Kemp print sells for $574 across 5 lots. The median Roger Kemp work on paper sells for $40,071 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Roger Kemp paintings typically sell for $21,664–$38,998 (the middle half of 29 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 Roger Kemp painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Kemp painting is $25,999. 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 Roger Kemp's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Kemp painting is $49,888. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,888 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Roger Kemp painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Roger Kemp painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $28,502, 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 Roger Kemp's auction record?
Roger Kemp's auction record is $53,221, set in 2018.
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