Kelly Fearing
American · 1918–2011 · Painter, Illustrator
William Kelly Fearing was an American visual artist who was termed, in his time, a “magical realist” and “Romantic surrealist”. He was a member of the Fort Worth Circle, a… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Clown with wild red hairAustin Auction Gallery · $1,600≈ £1,224≈ €1,463Sign up to see
The LiftersAustin Auction Gallery · $950≈ £709≈ €818Sign up to see
Three Birds From Out of the SilverAustin Auction Gallery · $850≈ £693≈ €798Sign up to see
Kelly Fearing’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Kelly Fearing between 2022 and 2026, of which 11 sold (69%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $125Sign up free to see to $1.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.6kSign up free to see for Clown with wild red hair at Austin Auction Gallery in October 2024. Most results come from Austin Auction Gallery (16) and Leonard Auction (1).
16 results
- $950≈ £709≈ €818Sign up free to see
- $250≈ £187≈ €215Sign up free to see
- $500≈ £373≈ €430Sign up free to see
- $200≈ £158≈ €191Sign up free to see
- $200≈ £158≈ €191Sign up free to see
- $125≈ £99≈ €119Sign up free to see
- $1,600≈ £1,224≈ €1,463Sign up free to see
- $300≈ £241≈ €282Sign up free to see
- $850≈ £693≈ €798Sign up free to see
- $350≈ £285≈ €329Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by Kelly Fearing that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Kelly Fearing works on paper (10)Kelly Fearing drawings (3)Kelly Fearing prints (6)
Kelly Fearing: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Kelly Fearing at auction?
$1,600Sign up free to see, for Clown with wild red hair at Austin Auction Gallery (October 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Kelly Fearing?
The median sale price is $300Sign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Kelly Fearing have sold at auction?
11 of 16 recorded lots sold between 2022 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell Kelly Fearing?
Austin Auction Gallery and Leonard Auction account for the most recorded results. Austin Auction Gallery · Leonard Auction
About Kelly Fearing
William Kelly Fearing was an American visual artist who was termed, in his time, a “magical realist” and “Romantic surrealist”. He was a member of the Fort Worth Circle, a cohort of artists often credited with bringing modern art to Texas and the firsts to steer away from the then dominating regional aesthetic. His spiritual themes spanned across multiple styles including abstract, impressionism, and surrealism.
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