Kevin Best Paintings: Auction Prices

New Zealand · 1932–2012

ArtSell has recorded 66 auction results for Kevin Best paintings between 2016 and 2026, of which 60 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $194 to $3,530, with a median of $607 across 60 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $3,530 for “Alpine Hide-Away” at Davidson Auctions in 2022.

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1. 
   Lambing Season, c.1995

   Oil · Board

   39x49cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 26, 2026 · Lot 111
   A$1,100≈ $769≈ £577≈ €675HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
2. 
   Tough Going, 1996

   Oil · Board

   50.5x75.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 26, 2026 · Lot 110
   A$2,500≈ $1,747≈ £1,311≈ €1,534HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
3. 
   Horseplay

   Oil · Board

   50x60.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 102
   A$4,750≈ $3,357≈ £2,511≈ €2,905HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   Mustering in the High Country

   Oil · Board

   49.5x59.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2025 · Lot 48
   A$2,000≈ $1,305≈ £988≈ €1,129HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
5. 
   Mustering in the High Country

   Oil · Board

   59x90cm

   Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2025 · Lot 47
   A$3,500≈ $2,284≈ £1,729≈ €1,975HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
6. 
   Stockman and Cattle

   Oil · Board

   24.5x29.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 12, 2025 · Lot 379
   A$750≈ $493≈ £365≈ €422HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$350–550View at Davidson Auctions ↗
7. 
   Tall Gums and Bullock Train

   Oil · Canvas

   75x100cm

   Davidson Auctions · Jul 12, 2025 · Lot 264
   A$2,250≈ $1,479≈ £1,096≈ €1,266HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
8. 
   Coming up to the Crossing

   Oil · Board

   39.5x49.5cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 164
   A$2,500≈ $1,603≈ £1,198≈ €1,432HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
9. 
   The Search Party, Delatite River

   Oil · Board

   50x75cm

   Davidson Auctions · May 18, 2025 · Lot 163
   A$4,000≈ $2,565≈ £1,917≈ €2,291HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
10. 
    Moonrise Over Tananya Waterhole

    Oil · Board

    50x60cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 8, 2024 · Lot 1056
    A$500≈ $321≈ £251≈ €303HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
11. 
    Cattle Grazing in Filtered Light, 1987

    Oil · Board

    39.5x49.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 108
    A$1,800≈ $1,154≈ £904≈ €1,091HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
12. 
    Bush Brumbies

    Oil · Board

    39.5x49.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 7, 2024 · Lot 107
    A$1,100≈ $705≈ £552≈ €666HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
13. 
    Bush Camp at Night

    Oil · Canvas

    15.5x13cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 210
    A$475≈ $320≈ £245≈ €293HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
14. 
    The Wethers on the Hill

    Oil · Board

    20x24.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 202
    A$600≈ $397≈ £311≈ €366HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$350–550View at Davidson Auctions ↗
15. 
    The Stockman and His Mates (Khancoban, N.S.W.)

    Oil · Board

    73.5x99cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 26, 2024 · Lot 106
    A$4,500≈ $2,975≈ £2,334≈ €2,744HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
16. 
    Mustering - Near Molong

    Oil · Board

    26.5x34cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 9, 2024 · Lot 269
    A$475≈ $315≈ £246≈ €288HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
17. 
    The Wethers on the Hill

    Oil · Board

    20x24.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 9, 2024 · Lot 263
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$400–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
18. 
    Stirring at Sunrise

    Oil · Board

    30x40cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 219
    A$600≈ $394≈ £313≈ €361HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
19. 
    Sunset Corner

    Oil · Canvas

    50x60cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 215
    A$500≈ $328≈ £261≈ €301HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
20. 
    Droving, Hazy Afternoon

    Oil · Board

    26x39.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 80
    A$850≈ $558≈ £444≈ €511HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
21. 
    Mountain Forest Whispers

    Oil · Canvas

    90x120cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 25, 2023 · Lot 79
    A$1,900≈ $1,248≈ £992≈ €1,143HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
22. 
    Taking a Break

    Oil · Canvas

    39.5x29.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 9, 2023 · Lot 21
    A$500≈ $332≈ £260≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
23. 
    Feeding Time

    Oil · Board

    40x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 267
    A$450≈ $301≈ £246≈ €281HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
24. 
    High Country Muster

    Oil · Board

    49x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 19, 2023 · Lot 266
    A$2,000≈ $1,338≈ £1,093≈ €1,249HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
25. 
    The Back Paddock at 10am

    Oil · Canvas

    49.5x39.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$450–650View at Davidson Auctions ↗
26. 
    On the Way to Market

    Oil · Board

    25x30cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 217
    A$650≈ $443≈ £360≈ €421HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
27. 
    Last One Through

    Oil · Canvas

    50x39.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 196
    A$475≈ $324≈ £263≈ €307HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
28. 
    The Sunset Hills, Armidale [NSW]

    Oil · Canvas

    60x91cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 183
    A$1,200≈ $818≈ £665≈ €776HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
29. 
    Day's End

    Oil · Canvas

    49.5x39.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 181
    A$700≈ $477≈ £388≈ €453HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
30. 
    Autumn Mists Near Mt Lambie [NSW]

    Oil · Canvas

    39.5x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · Dec 4, 2022 · Lot 159
    A$600≈ $409≈ £333≈ €388HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
31. 
    Bush Clearing

    Oil · Canvas

    40x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 183
    A$1,100≈ $777≈ £618≈ €734HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
32. 
    Figure on Mountain Path

    Oil · Board

    40x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 182
    A$2,250≈ $1,589≈ £1,264≈ €1,502HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
33. 
    Mountain Brumbies

    Oil · Board

    40x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 181
    A$4,750≈ $3,354≈ £2,668≈ €3,171HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
34. 
    Alpine Hide-Away

    Oil · Board

    60x91cm

    Davidson Auctions · May 22, 2022 · Lot 180
    A$5,000≈ $3,530≈ £2,808≈ €3,338HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
35. 
    Huon Valley, Tasmania

    Oil · Board

    29.5x39.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 13, 2022 · Lot 247
    A$425≈ $311≈ £238≈ €284HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
36. 
    Morning Light, Cattle Farm

    Oil · Board

    44.5x59.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 13, 2022 · Lot 44
    A$325≈ $238≈ £182≈ €217HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
37. 
    Grazing Sheep, Early Morning

    Oil · Canvas

    24x29cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 13, 2022 · Lot 43
    A$350≈ $256≈ £196≈ €234HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
38. 
    (2)

    Oil · Board

    19x24cm (each)

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 11, 2021 · Lot 63
    A$450≈ $336≈ £243≈ €284HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
39. 
    Brumby Walk (Leatherbarrel Mtn, Snowy Mtns), 1984

    Oil · Canvas

    39.5x49.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 11, 2021 · Lot 62
    A$750≈ $560≈ £405≈ €473HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
40. 
    Intruder

    Oil · Canvas

    75x100cm

    Davidson Auctions · Jul 11, 2021 · Lot 61
    A$550≈ $411≈ £297≈ €347HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
41. 
    (2)

    Oil · Board

    19x24cm (each)

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$350–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
42. 
    Intruder

    Oil · Canvas

    75x100cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 21, 2021 · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
43. 
    Reflections, MacDonald River (Wisemans Ferry)

    Oil · Canvas

    39.5x49.5cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2020 · Lot 118
    A$400≈ $295≈ £221≈ €246HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
44. 
    You Can Do It

    Oil · Board

    50x60cm

    Davidson Auctions · Nov 29, 2020 · Lot 117
    A$750≈ $553≈ £414≈ €461HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
45. 
    Complete Silence

    Oil · Board

    50x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · Oct 17, 2020 · Lot 1025
    A$750≈ $532≈ £412≈ €453HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
46. 
    Short Back & Sides, 1991

    Oil · Board

    39.5x50cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 16, 2020 · Lot 62
    A$550≈ $393≈ £301≈ €333HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
47. 
    King of the High Country

    Oil · Board

    49.5x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 16, 2020 · Lot 61
    A$1,100≈ $786≈ £601≈ €666HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
48. 
    Brumby Muster

    Oil · Board

    49.5x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · Aug 16, 2020 · Lot 60
    A$3,750≈ $2,681≈ £2,050≈ €2,269HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
49. 
    Prime Herd - Tamworth

    Oil · Canvas

    50x60cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2020 · Lot 56
    A$600≈ $352≈ £304≈ €327HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
50. 
    The Sentinel

    Oil · Canvas

    50x75cm

    Davidson Auctions · Mar 22, 2020 · Lot 55
    A$950≈ $558≈ £481≈ €518HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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