Ken Price Works on Paper: Auction Prices

1935–2012

Ken Price works on paper have appeared at auction 39 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2026; 35 sold, a sell-through rate of 90%. The median price realised is $12.8kSign up free to see across 35 priced sales; the middle half sold for $7.6kSign up free to see–$26.2kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $58.8kSign up free to see for L.A. Riot at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in May 2016. Sales were recorded mainly at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (19), Phillips (13) and Bonhams (5).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled (Decorations for Cups), 1974

   Watercolor · Board

   10 1/8 x 8 in (25.7 x 20.3 cm)

   Bonhams · Jun 24, 2026 · Lot 83
   $7,040≈ £5,349≈ €6,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Talisman to Avert Collision, 1997

   Watercolor · Paper

   11 h x 9 w in (28 x 23 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 25, 2026 · Lot 152
   $12,065≈ £8,922≈ €10,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Talisman to Avert Crashing, 1997

   Watercolor · Paper

   13 h x 11 w in (33 x 28 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 25, 2026 · Lot 154
   $10,795≈ £7,983≈ €9,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
4. 
   Santa Monica Pier, 1996

   Watercolor · Paper

   17 h x 16 w in (43 x 41 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 25, 2026 · Lot 153
   $12,065≈ £8,922≈ €10,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   KennethPrice1935 - 2012Abstractwatercolor and

   Drawing · Paper

   14 x 19 1/2 in

   Abell Auction Company · Mar 16, 2025 · Lot 550
   Result not publishedEst. $5,000–7,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
6. 
   Volcanic Dust, 2004

   Gouache · Paper

   10⅞ h x 8⅜ w in (28 x 21 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 25, 2025 · Lot 118
   $20,320≈ £16,049≈ €19,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
7. 
   Shooters, 1997

   Watercolor · Paper

   8 h x 5⅝ w in (20 x 14 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 30, 2024 · Lot 139
   $5,040≈ £3,888≈ €4,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
8. 
   Untitled, 1992

   Watercolor · Paper

   51.6 x 66 cm (20 3/8 x 25 7/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 27, 2024 · Lot 74
   £21,590≈ $27,301≈ €25,524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1993

   Watercolor · Paper

   upper sheet: 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (27.3 x 11.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 17, 2024 · Lot 31
   $16,640≈ £13,358≈ €15,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Molten Lava, 2004

    Acrylic · Paper

    8½ h x 8⅞ w in (22 x 23 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 9, 2023 · Lot 141
    $27,720≈ £22,610≈ €25,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Woman Raising Skirt, 1967

    Acrylic · Paper

    8¾ h x 4¼ w in (22 x 11 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 13, 2023 · Lot 152
    $6,048≈ £4,851≈ €5,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Lorna's Lagoon, 1981

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 h x 4 w in (13 x 10 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 22, 2023 · Lot 118
    $5,292≈ £4,372≈ €4,972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Lorna's Lagoon, 1981

    Watercolor · Paper

    5 h x 4 w in (13 x 10 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 23, 2022 · Lot 114
    $2,750≈ £2,249≈ €2,621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
14. 
    Longboarding, 1999

    Watercolor · Paper

    6 1/2 x 8 in.

    Bonhams · Apr 20, 2022 · Lot 39
    $12,750≈ £9,767≈ €11,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Untitled, 1993

    Watercolor · Paper

    upper and lower sheet: 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (27.3 x 11.4 cm.)

    Bonhams · Apr 20, 2022 · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Untitled, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    64.8 x 93.3 cm (25 1/2 x 36 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 4, 2022 · Lot 237
    £44,100≈ $58,499≈ €53,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled, 1974

    Watercolor · Paper

    29.4 x 22.1 cm (11 5/8 x 8 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 22, 2021 · Lot 11
    £9,135≈ $12,669≈ €10,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Continuous Unobserved Eruption, 2006

    Acrylic · Paper

    27.9 x 21.4 cm (10 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2020 · Lot 8
    £18,900≈ $24,447≈ €20,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 2006

    Drawing · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 16, 2020 · Lot 8
    $6,250≈ £4,801≈ €5,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
20. 
    Interior with Sculpture, 1990

    Acrylic · Paper

    18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 27, 2019 · Lot 22
    $37,500≈ £28,162≈ €32,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Vista, 1981

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2018 · Lot 239
    $4,063≈ £3,039≈ €3,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
22. 
    An Unreported Sighting (Scene for Plate), 1978

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2018 · Lot 237
    $8,750≈ £6,545≈ €7,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    Sculpture in Nature II, 2000

    Acrylic · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 25, 2018 · Lot 35
    $20,000≈ £14,256≈ €16,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
24. 
    Volcanic Dust, 2004

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 22, 2017 · Lot 89
    $25,000≈ £18,971≈ €21,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
25. 
    Specimen (G2103.13), 1963

    Liquitex on board · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 22, 2017 · Lot 88
    $9,000≈ £6,830≈ €7,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
26. 
    L.A. Riot, 1994

    Acrylic · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 22, 2016 · Lot 84
    $58,750≈ £40,568≈ €52,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
27. 
    Ranchos, 1981

    Acrylic · Paper

    8 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (21.5 x 33.6 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 21, 2015 · Lot 45
    $13,750≈ £8,900≈ €12,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Big Wave II, 1999

    Acrylic · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 11, 2015 · Lot 178
    $25,000≈ £16,269≈ €21,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $17,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
29. 
    Three works: (i) Predicted Eruption, 2004; (ii) The Cut, 2004; (iii) Windswept Islands, 2003

    Acrylic · Paper

    (i) 10 1/4 x 8 5/8 in. (26 x 21.9 cm) (ii) 11 x 8 3/8 in. (27.9 x 21.3 cm) (iii) 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 4, 2015 · Lot 249
    $30,000≈ £19,577≈ €26,969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Town with Tall Mountain, 1974

    Gouache · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 84
    $10,000≈ £6,215≈ €7,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
31. 
    Untitled, 2000

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 83
    $34,375≈ £21,364≈ €27,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
32. 
    Untitled, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    Image: 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm) Sheet: 20 1/8 x 26 in. (51.1 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 148
    $43,750≈ £26,908≈ €31,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Untitled, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    Sheet: 25 1/2 x 36 3/4 in. (64.8 x 93.3 cm) Image: 18 1/8 x 29 1/4 in. (46 x 74.3 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 147
    $35,000≈ £21,527≈ €25,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    "Where We Live" (Decoration for Bowl), 1981

    Drawing · Board

    Image: 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (14.6 x 21 cm) Sheet: 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (29.2 x 36.8 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 143
    $18,750≈ £11,532≈ €13,637Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Two works: "Study for Club Vase" and "Study for Vase 'Club Atomica,'" 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    8 3/8 x 11 1/8 in. (21.3 x 28.3 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    "Study for Vase Decor," and Untitled, 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    Various sizes, largest sheet: 13 x 11 in. (33 x 27.9 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Three studies, 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    Various sizes, largest sheet: 13 x 11 in. (33 x 27.9 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Prepatory drawing for “Geometric” pots, 1980

    Drawing · Paper

    10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. (27.6 x 21.6 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 17, 2013 · Lot 67
    $6,250≈ £3,844≈ €4,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Untitled, 1974

    Watercolor

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 207
    $6,250≈ £4,112≈ €4,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
40. 
    Untitled, 1974

    Acrylic · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 206
    $8,125≈ £5,345≈ €6,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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