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# William Kempster (1914–1976)

William Kempster is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $149. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Kempster is recorded as sold in 2017 for $149; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Kempster work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kempster work is $149.

The median William Kempster painting sells for $135 across 2 lots.

The median William Kempster work on paper sells for $2,155 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $135‡ | $149‡ | — | 2017-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,155 | $2,155 | — | 2014-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,155 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $149‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $122‡ |

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

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 William Kempster worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kempster work is $149. The median William Kempster painting sells for $135 across 2 lots. The median William Kempster work on paper sells for $2,155 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Kempster's auction record?

William Kempster's auction record is $2,155, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.