What is a John Kelly work on paper worth?
1925–1992 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 7 priced auction sales, works by John Kelly have sold for a median of $436Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $421Sign up free to see and $494Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $427Sign up free to see across 5 sales. In the last five years the median was $436Sign up free to see across 5 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Kelly prices by medium
- Auction results
- 8
- Sold rate
- 88%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2026
- Median price
- $436Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.6kSign up free to see SELF PORTRAIT, Whyte's, Sep 2003
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $415–$495Sign up free to see | $427Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 2 | $436–$493Sign up free to see | $465Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Morgan O'Driscoll (7), Whyte's (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent John Kelly sales
- Side by Side, oil pastel on paper — $139Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Sep 14, 2026
- The Joyces and the Blooms, watercolour and graphite on paper — $495Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Feb 23, 2026
- Deposition, oil on board — $493Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Sep 11, 2023
- The Puppet, mixed media — $436Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Jan 30, 2023
- The Performer, oil on paper — $427Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Sep 12, 2022
- Six Self Portraits, pen, charcoal and gouache on paper — $415Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, May 24, 2021
- SELF PORTRAIT, watercolour and pastel — $1,573Sign up free to see, Whyte's, Sep 16, 2003
Questions about John Kelly prices
What is a John Kelly work on paper worth?
Based on 7 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Kelly have sold for a median of $436, and half of them sold between $421 and $494. For works on paper alone the median is $427 (5 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Kelly sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $1,573 for “SELF PORTRAIT” at Whyte's in September 2003.
Which John Kelly medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $465 (2 sales).
How often do John Kelly works sell at auction?
88% of the 8 lots recorded between 2003 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Kelly work on paper?
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John Kelly have appeared at auction 8 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 7 sold, a sell-through rate of 88%.
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