Scott Kahn (b. 1946)
What is Scott Kahn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Scott Kahn at 14 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82,550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,160–$277,200, n=17). The auction record is $5,670,000 for Into the Woods (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Into the Woods, 2016 | Painting | $5,670,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Sunset Over the Hollow, 1990 | Painting | $1,638,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | BIG HOUSE, HOMAGE TO AMERICA, 2012 | Painting | $1,433,146 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Winter on Wig Hill, 1991 | Painting | $1,184,180 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | Griswold Pond, 2010 | Painting | $1,001,400 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Cadman Plaza, 2002 | Painting | $963,151 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Cadman Plaza | Painted | $963,151 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Croquet, 1992 | Painting | $893,602 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Twilight, 1982 | Oil paint | $819,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | 卡德曼广场, 2002 | — | $790,747 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $252,000 |
| Other | 9 | $3,284 |
| Prints | 6 | $2,598 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $389,602 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $182,127 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $41,020 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Scott Kahn is an American artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $175,253. 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 Scott Kahn sold in 2026 for $326,267, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Kahn work is $175,253.
The median Scott Kahn painting sells for $252,000 across 70 lots.
The median Scott Kahn print sells for $1,636 across 8 lots.
The median Scott Kahn photograph sells for $1,594 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Scott Kahn paintings typically sell for $116,940–$355,729 (the middle half of 51 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 | 10 | $1,636‡ | $5,160 | 80% | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 73 | $252,000† | $5.7M | 95.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,594 | $3,284 | 57.1% | 2025-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 58 | $283,596†‡ | $5.7M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Scott Kahn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,636 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (73 lots) median $252,000, record $5,670,000. A typical Scott Kahn painting sells for around 154× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 58 lots) the median is $283,596.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,370–$4,001‡ | $1,886‡ | $5,160 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $116,940–$355,729† | $241,300† | $5.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $280,569–$963,151 | $389,602 | $1.4M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $5.7M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $4,193 |
| Photography | 2023 | $3,284 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,785 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Scott Kahn worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Kahn work is $175,253. The median Scott Kahn painting sells for $252,000 across 70 lots. The median Scott Kahn print sells for $1,636 across 8 lots. The median Scott Kahn photograph sells for $1,594 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Scott Kahn paintings typically sell for $116,940–$355,729 (the middle half of 51 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 Scott Kahn painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Scott Kahn painting is $252,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Scott Kahn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Scott Kahn painting is $5,670,000.
What is the average price of a medium Scott Kahn painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Scott Kahn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $241,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Scott Kahn painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Scott Kahn painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $389,602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Scott Kahn's auction record?
Scott Kahn's auction record is $5,670,000, set in 2022.
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