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John Frederick Kensett Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1816–1872

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for John Frederick Kensett works on paper between 2013 and 2025, of which 7 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $450 to $38,000, with a median of $3,250 across 7 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $38,000 for “Niagara Falls” at Brunk Auctions in 2019.

Record: Niagara Falls — $38,000Sign up free to see

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  1. John Frederick Kensett, Ship at Sea, c. 1838, graphite on paper
    Ship at Sea, c. 1838
    Drawing · Paper
    5½ h x 9 w in (14 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 165
    $1,905≈ £1,458≈ €1,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. John Frederick Kensett, Untitled (Sketch of Tree), graphite on paper (double-sided)
    Untitled (Sketch of Tree)
    Drawing · Paper
    12⅜ h x 18⅛ w in (31 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · 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 · · Lot 1010
    $450≈ £348≈ €416HammerSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. John Frederick Kensett, two works, graphite on paper
    two works
    Drawing · Paper
    9½ h x 13⅝ w in (24 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 526
    $3,250≈ £2,546≈ €2,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Niagara Falls, c. 1850-55
    Oil · Paper
    10 x 14 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1721
    $38,000≈ £28,928≈ €34,253HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Franconia Notch, New Hampshire
    Oil · Paper
    12-1/4 x 9-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1177
    $20,000≈ £15,165≈ €17,161HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. John Frederick Kensett, Contentment Island, Watercolor on paper
    Contentment Island
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sight: 6" x 9-1/4”. Overall: 14-3/4" x 16-3/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1376
    $4,147≈ £2,647≈ €3,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–3,000View at James D. Julia ↗

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