Kay Whitcomb Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1921–2015

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Kay Whitcomb paintings have appeared at auction 3 times in ArtSell’s records between 2022 and 2024; 2 sold, a sell-through rate of 67%. Across 2 sales with a published price, the typical result was $738Sign up free to see to $1.1kSign up free to see (median $909Sign up free to see). Brevity is the Soul of Wit holds the top price on file: $1.3kSign up free to see at Wright (January 2022). The houses with the most results are Wright (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).

$1,250≈ £911≈ €1,090Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumBrevity is the Soul of WitWright3auction results2022–2024years recorded67%sold$909Sign up free to seemedian price

Kay Whitcomb paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
3 2022–2024
Price range
$567–$1.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$909Sign up free to see 2 sold
Most recent sale
$567Sign up free to see Aug 2024, Wright
Record sale
$1.3kSign up free to see 2022, Wright

Recent sales: Seeds of Today Flowers of Tomorrow · Brevity is the Soul of Wit

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Kay Whitcomb paintings: key figures

Auction results
3
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2022–2024
Median price
$909Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.3kSign up free to see Brevity is the Soul of Wit, Wright, Jan 2022

Top auction houses: Wright (2), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1)

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  1. Seeds of Today Flowers of Tomorrow by Kay Whitcomb, c. 1970, enameled copper in artist's frame, sold Aug 2024
    Seeds of Today Flowers of Tomorrow, c. 1970
    enameled copper in artist's frame · Panel
    10 h x 9 w x 2 d in (25 x 23 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 472
    $567≈ £430≈ €511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000View at Wright ↗
  2. Seeds of Today Flowers of Tomorrow by Kay Whitcomb, c. 1970, enameled copper in artist's frame, offered Feb 2024
    Seeds of Today Flowers of Tomorrow, c. 1970
    enameled copper in artist's frame · Panel
    9½ h x 8¼ w x 2 d in (24 x 21 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Brevity is the Soul of Wit by Kay Whitcomb, 1982, enameled copper, sold Jan 2022
    Brevity is the Soul of Wit, 1982
    enameled copper · Panel
    9½ h x 8 w in (24 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 182
    $1,250≈ £911≈ €1,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500View at Wright ↗

Questions about Kay Whitcomb paintings

How much is a Kay Whitcomb painting worth?

Kay Whitcomb paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $567 and $1,250, with a median of $909 across 2 priced sales. 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 Kay Whitcomb painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,250 for “Brevity is the Soul of Wit”, sold at Wright in January 2022.

Where are Kay Whitcomb paintings sold?

Most of the 3 recorded results come from Wright (2), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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