Walt Kelly (1913–1973)
Walt Kelly is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $544. 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 Walt Kelly sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walt Kelly on OpeningBid →What is a Walt Kelly work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Kelly work is $544.
The median Walt Kelly work on paper sells for $490 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $490‡ | $587‡ | 75% | 2013-01-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $587‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $490 |
‡ 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 Walt Kelly worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walt Kelly work is $544. The median Walt Kelly work on paper sells for $490 across 3 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 Walt Kelly's auction record?
Walt Kelly's auction record is $2,125, set in 2018.
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