David Kelly Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1959

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ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for David Kelly paintings between 2013 and 2016, and 6 of them sold (60%). Across 6 sales with a published price, the typical result was $496Sign up free to see to $934Sign up free to see (median $878Sign up free to see). A water buffalo holds the top price on file: $2.1kSign up free to see at Bonhams (May 2013). Sales were recorded mainly at Bonhams (10).

£1,375≈ $2,077≈ €1,607Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumA water buffaloBonhams10auction results2013–2016years recorded60%sold$878Sign up free to seemedian price

David Kelly paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
10 2013–2016
Price range
$378–$2.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$878Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$849Sign up free to see May 2013, Bonhams
Record sale
$2.1kSign up free to see 2013, Bonhams

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David Kelly paintings: key figures

Auction results
10
Sold rate
60%
Active at auction
2013–2016
Median price
$878Sign up free to see
Record price
$2.1kSign up free to see A water buffalo, Bonhams, May 2013

Top auction houses: Bonhams (10)

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  1. Elephants by waterhole by David Kelly, oil on canvas, offered Oct 2016
    Elephants by waterhole
    Oil · Canvas
    66.5 x 92cm (26 3/16 x 36 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Nyala, warthog and kudu at the waterhole by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, sold May 2013
    Nyala, warthog and kudu at the waterhole
    Oil · Canvas
    49 x 73.5cm (19 5/16 x 28 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 155
    £250≈ $378≈ €292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Reticulated giraffes, plains zebra, wildebeest and sable antelope at the watering hole by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, sold May 2013
    Reticulated giraffes, plains zebra, wildebeest and sable antelope at the watering hole
    Oil · Canvas
    82 x 134.5cm (32 5/16 x 52 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 154
    £250≈ $378≈ €292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  4. A water buffalo by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, sold May 2013
    A water buffalo
    Oil · Canvas
    44 x 64.5cm (17 5/16 x 25 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 153
    £1,375≈ $2,077≈ €1,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Kudu, helmeted guineafowl, impala and warthog by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, sold May 2013
    Kudu, helmeted guineafowl, impala and warthog
    Oil · Canvas
    66 x 121cm (26 x 47 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 152
    £600≈ $906≈ €701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  6. A pride of Lions: male, female and two cubs by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, offered May 2013
    A pride of Lions: male, female and two cubs
    Oil · Canvas
    79 x 131cm (31 1/8 x 51 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Pride of the herd, elephants by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, sold May 2013
    Pride of the herd, elephants
    Oil · Canvas
    45.5 x 74.5cm (17 15/16 x 29 5/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 150
    £625≈ $944≈ €730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  8. A herd of elephants by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, offered May 2013
    A herd of elephants
    Oil · Canvas
    59 x 89.5cm (23 1/4 x 35 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Bull, cow and calf elephant with plains zebra and female impala by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, sold May 2013
    Bull, cow and calf elephant with plains zebra and female impala
    Oil · Canvas
    79.5 x 131cm (31 5/16 x 51 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 148
    £563≈ $849≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Young bull elephant with herd of females by David Kelly, oil on canvasboard, offered May 2013
    Young bull elephant with herd of females
    Oil · Canvas
    36 x 56.5cm (14 3/16 x 22 1/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about David Kelly paintings

How much is a David Kelly painting worth?

David Kelly paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $378 and $2,077, with a median of $878; half of the 6 priced sales were between $496 and $934. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive David Kelly painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,077 for “A water buffalo”, sold at Bonhams in May 2013.

How much do David Kelly paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2013–2016) the median is $878.

How often do David Kelly paintings sell at auction?

60% of the 10 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are David Kelly paintings sold?

Most of the 10 recorded results come from Bonhams (10). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a David Kelly painting?

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