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Kenny Scharf

American · b. 1958 · Painter, Sculptor

Kenneth Paul Scharf is an American painter known for his participation in New York City's interdisciplinary East Village art scene during the 1980s, alongside Jean-Michel… (Wikipedia)

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240lots offered2004–2026years recorded90%sold (206)$7.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Kenny Scharf, DR. PURPLE, 2019, spray paint on canvas mounted to panelDR. PURPLEPhillips · $302,400≈ £243,439≈ €287,316Sign up to see
  2. Kenny Scharf, Somnoplaya, 1998, oil on canvas, in artist's frameSomnoplayaPhillips · $292,100≈ £233,381≈ €268,450Sign up to see
  3. Kenny Scharf, Controlopuss II, 2018, oil, acrylic and spray paint on linen, in artist's powder-coated aluminum frameControlopuss IIPhillips · $279,400≈ £224,148≈ €257,085Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 230 auction results for Kenny Scharf between 2004 and 2026, of which 206 sold (90%). A further 10 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $36Sign up free to see to $302kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $302kSign up free to see for DR. PURPLE at Phillips in May 2022. The most common medium is screenprints (53 lots). Most results come from Phillips (108), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (36) and Wright (33).

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  1. Kenny Scharf, Untitled, marker on paper
    Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    25½ h x 23⅛ w in (65 x 59 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 160
    $8,320≈ £6,281≈ €7,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Kenny Scharf, Cateyeguy, 2004, cast and painted resin
    Cateyeguy, 2004
    Sculpture
    9⅝ h x 5 w x 3¾ d in (24 x 13 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 233
    $640≈ £483≈ €564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Kenny Scharf, Rollinalong, 1991, acrylic, oil and silkscreen ink on canvas with mineral paper, in aluminum artist's frame
    Rollinalong, 1991
    Acrylic · Canvas
    67 3/4 x 57 1/2 in. (172.1 x 146.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $77,400≈ £58,406≈ €67,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Kenny Scharf, Places Please, 2021, archival print on Entrada Rag
    Places Please, 2021
    Print (other)
    17⅜ h x 30 w in (44 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 313
    $1,152≈ £852≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Kenny Scharf, Ratfinkbonerthunk, 1990, giclée print in colors on Arches
    Ratfinkbonerthunk, 1990
    Print (other) · Paper
    18½ h x 19¼ w in (47 x 49 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 289
    $384≈ £284≈ €332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Kenny Scharf, Object to Enjoy, 2008, glazed porcelain
    Object to Enjoy, 2008
    Sculpture
    14½ h x 8¼ w x 5½ d in (37 x 21 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 101
    $2,816≈ £2,087≈ €2,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Kenny Scharf, Exotic Trend, 1990, acrylic and silk screen ink on paper
    Exotic Trend, 1990
    Acrylic · Paper
    42 1/4 x 55 in. (107.3 x 139.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    $28,380≈ £21,005≈ €24,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Kenny Scharf, Furungle, 2021, The complete set of six archival pigment prints in colors with screenprinted varnish and diamond dust, on Innova Etching Cotton Rag paper, the full sheets
    Furungle, 2021
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 6/25
    all S. 42 x 42 in. (106.7 x 106.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    $12,255≈ £9,312≈ €10,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Kenny Scharf, Handy Dandy Andy Dance, 2005, acrylic, oil and silkscreen on canvas
    Handy Dandy Andy Dance, 2005
    Acrylic · Canvas
    72 x 60 in. (182.9 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 378
    $103,200≈ £76,900≈ €88,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Kenny Scharf, Ratfinkbonerthunk, giclee print in colors on Arches wove paper
    Ratfinkbonerthunk
    Print (other) · Paper
    sheet: approx 21 7/8"h, 29.75"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1160
    $475≈ £352≈ €406HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
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Kenny Scharf: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Kenny Scharf at auction?

$302,400Sign up free to see, for DR. PURPLE at Phillips (May 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Kenny Scharf?

The median sale price is $7.6kSign up free to see across 204 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Kenny Scharf have sold at auction?

206 of 230 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026. 10 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Kenny Scharf?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Wright

Kenny Scharf signature

117 catalogued lots by Kenny Scharf record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (90% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse61
  • on the stretcher4
  • lower right2
  • in the margin1

Form

  • signed and dated59
  • signed56
  • signed in pencil2
  • Signed, titled and dated "Kenny Scharf '91 Rollinalong" on the reverse — Rollinalong, Phillips, Sep 26, 2026
  • Signed and dated "Kenny Scharf 90" on the reverse — Exotic Trend, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
  • Signed, titled, inscribed and dated "Kenny Scharf Drivedala 99-2006" on the reverse — Drivedala, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026

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About Kenny Scharf

Kenneth Paul Scharf is an American painter known for his participation in New York City's interdisciplinary East Village art scene during the 1980s, alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Scharf's do-it-yourself practice spanned painting, sculpture, fashion, video, performance art, and street art. Growing up in post-World War II Southern California, Scharf was fascinated by television and the futuristic promise of modern design. His works often include pop culture icons, such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons, or caricatures of middle-class Americans in an apocalyptic science fiction setting.

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