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# William W. Kennedy

William W. Kennedy is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,731. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William W. Kennedy is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William W. Kennedy work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William W. Kennedy work is $3,731.

The median William W. Kennedy painting sells for $2,468 across 12 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 | 12 | $2,468‡ | $67,627 | — | 2025-07-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,799–$8,275‡ | $2,468‡ | $67,627 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $67,627 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $41,271 |

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 W. Kennedy worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William W. Kennedy work is $3,731. The median William W. Kennedy painting sells for $2,468 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William W. Kennedy painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William W. Kennedy painting is $2,468. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William W. Kennedy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William W. Kennedy painting is $67,627.

### What is the average price of a medium William W. Kennedy painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William W. Kennedy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,468, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William W. Kennedy's auction record?

William W. Kennedy's auction record is $88,125, set in 2004.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William W. Kennedy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-w-kennedy (updated 2026-11-01).

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.