John Frederick Kensett Drawings: Auction Prices

American · 1816–1872

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for John Frederick Kensett drawings between 2020 and 2025, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $450 to $3,250, with a median of $1,493 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $3,250 for “two works” at Rago Auctions in 2020.

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1. 
   Ship at Sea, c. 1838

   Drawing · Paper

   5½ h x 9 w in (14 x 23 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 165
   $1,905≈ £1,458≈ €1,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Untitled (Sketch of Tree)

   Drawing · Paper

   12⅜ h x 18⅛ w in (31 x 46 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 167
   $1,080≈ £827≈ €938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Grand Tower, Mississippi River, Peninsula from Right, 1868

   Drawing · Paper

   sight 2-1/8 x 7 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 13, 2025 · Lot 1010
   $450≈ £348≈ €416HammerSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   two works

   Drawing · Paper

   9½ h x 13⅝ w in (24 x 35 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 24, 2020 · Lot 526
   $3,250≈ £2,546≈ €2,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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