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Michael Kenna Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1953

ArtSell has recorded 149 auction results for Michael Kenna photographs between 2011 and 2026, and 136 of them sold (91%). The median price realised is $1.1kSign up free to see across 136 priced sales; the middle half sold for $875Sign up free to see–$2kSign up free to see. Ratcliffe Power Station holds the top price on file: $8.8kSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2022). The houses with the most results are Bonhams (76), Rago Auctions (19) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (18).

$8,820≈ £6,740≈ €8,075Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRatcliffe Power StationPhillips149auction results2011–2026years recorded91%sold$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Michael Kenna photographs: key figures

Auction results
149
Sold rate
91%
Active at auction
2011–2026
Median price
$1.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$8.8kSign up free to see Ratcliffe Power Station, Phillips, Apr 2022

Top auction houses: Bonhams (76), Rago Auctions (19), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (18)

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  1. Pier Remains, Bognor Regis, England by Michael Kenna, sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, sold May 2026
    Pier Remains, Bognor Regis, England
    Photograph
    7⅜ h x 7⅜ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 240
    $1,088≈ £804≈ €931Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Reflection, Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire, England by Michael Kenna, vintage gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2026
    Reflection, Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire, England
    Photograph
    6 h x 9½ w in (15 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 226
    $1,056≈ £785≈ €907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Tree Portrait #2, Wakoto, Hokkaldo, Japan by Michael Kenna, 2002, toned gelatin silver print mounted to matboard, sold Mar 2026
    Tree Portrait #2, Wakoto, Hokkaldo, Japan, 2002
    Photograph · Board
    7¾ h x 7½ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 228
    $924≈ £687≈ €794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. River Thames, London, England (Homage to Brassai) by Michael Kenna, 1983, Sepia and selenium-toned gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2026
    River Thames, London, England (Homage to Brassai), 1983
    Photograph
    5 3/4 x 8 5/8 in. (14.6 x 21.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 131
    $896≈ £665≈ €759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  5. 'Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia' by Michael Kenna, 1989, Toned gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2026
    'Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia', 1989
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 6 in. (22.5 x 15.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 130
    $1,216≈ £903≈ €1,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. 'Blackpool Pier, Lancashire, England' by Michael Kenna, 1983, Sepia and selenium-toned gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2026
    'Blackpool Pier, Lancashire, England', 1983
    Photograph · ed. 15/45
    9 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. (23.2 x 15.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $1,216≈ £903≈ €1,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. 'Whale + Potted Tree, Berkeley, California' by Michael Kenna, 1986, Sepia and selenium-toned gelatin silver print, sold Feb 2026
    'Whale + Potted Tree, Berkeley, California', 1986
    Photograph · ed. 7/45
    6 x 9 in. (15.3 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 82
    $435≈ £323≈ €369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Scotland by Michael Kenna, 1990, Gelatin Silver Print, sold Feb 2026
    Scotland, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 7/45
    H 7.375" W 7.375"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1014
    $750≈ £556≈ €637HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. Selected Images ('Hannah's Beeswax Flower' and 'Games in the Sun') by Michael Kenna, 1995-97, Two sepia-toned gelatin silver prints, sold Jan 2026
    Selected Images ('Hannah's Beeswax Flower' and 'Games in the Sun'), 1995-97
    Photograph · ed. 12/45
    each 3 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (9.8 x 12.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 299
    $640≈ £477≈ €547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Selected Images from 'Monique's Kindergarten' ('Peacock Feather' and 'Kinder Harp') by Michael Kenna, 1994, Two sepia-toned gelatin silver prints, sold Jan 2026
    Selected Images from 'Monique's Kindergarten' ('Peacock Feather' and 'Kinder Harp'), 1994
    Photograph · ed. 5/45
    each 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (12.1 x 9.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 298
    $640≈ £477≈ €547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Stork in the Grass (from the Monique's Kindergarten series) by Michael Kenna, sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2025
    Stork in the Grass (from the Monique's Kindergarten series)
    Photograph
    4¾ h x 4 w in (12 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 288
    $445≈ £332≈ €380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. The Seven Ravens (from the Monique's Kindergarten series) by Michael Kenna, 1997, sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2025
    The Seven Ravens (from the Monique's Kindergarten series), 1997
    Photograph
    4¾ h x 3½ w in (12 x 9 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 286
    $528≈ £394≈ €451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 1, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2025
    Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 1, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan
    Photograph
    8 h x 7⅝ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 265
    $2,032≈ £1,518≈ €1,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Fierce Wind, Shykushi, Honshu, Japan by Michael Kenna, 2002, gelatin silver print mounted to matboard, sold Dec 2025
    Fierce Wind, Shykushi, Honshu, Japan, 2002
    Photograph · Board
    7⅝ h x 7⅝ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 268
    $762≈ £569≈ €651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Golden Gate Bridge, Study 9, San Francisco by Michael Kenna, sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2025
    Golden Gate Bridge, Study 9, San Francisco
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 7⅝ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 269
    $889≈ £664≈ €759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Mill Demolition, Huddersfield, Yorkshire by Michael Kenna, vintage gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2025
    Mill Demolition, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
    Photograph
    6 w in (15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 267
    $826≈ £617≈ €705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Midtown from Union City, Study 1 by Michael Kenna, 2006, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    Midtown from Union City, Study 1, 2006
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 7⅝ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 176
    $1,056≈ £807≈ €917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Manhattan Skyline, Study 1, New York, New York, USA by Michael Kenna, 2001, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    Manhattan Skyline, Study 1, New York, New York, USA, 2001
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 7¾ w in (19 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $1,584≈ £1,210≈ €1,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Palm Trees, Anakena, Easter Island by Michael Kenna, 2000, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    Palm Trees, Anakena, Easter Island, 2000
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 7¾ w in (19 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $1,056≈ £807≈ €917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Stark Outlook, Kucharo Lake by Michael Kenna, 2000, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    Stark Outlook, Kucharo Lake, 2000
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 7¾ w in (19 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 177
    $699≈ £534≈ €607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Temple Trees, Nara, Honshu, Japan by Michael Kenna, sepia toned gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    Temple Trees, Nara, Honshu, Japan
    Photograph
    7½ h x 7 w in (19 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 175
    $990≈ £757≈ €859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Kyiv Sea, Study 5, Vishgorod, Ukraine by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    Kyiv Sea, Study 5, Vishgorod, Ukraine
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 289
    $1,524≈ £1,166≈ €1,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. White Cliffs and Tree, Odessa, Ukraine by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2025
    White Cliffs and Tree, Odessa, Ukraine
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 291
    $1,080≈ £827≈ €940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Bill Brandt, Snicket, Halifax, Yorkshire, England by Michael Kenna, 1986, gelatin silver print mounted to matboard, sold Nov 2025
    Bill Brandt, Snicket, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, 1986
    Photograph · Board
    9⅛ h x 5⅞ w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 287
    $1,651≈ £1,264≈ €1,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. 'Light Line, Mont St. Michel, France' by Michael Kenna, 1994, Gelatin silver print; mounted, sold Oct 2025
    'Light Line, Mont St. Michel, France', 1994
    Photograph · ed. 11/45
    8 x 7 1/2 in. (20.3 x 19.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $960≈ £719≈ €826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  26. 'Charles Bridge, Prague, Czechoslovakia' by Michael Kenna, 1982, Sepia and selenium-toned gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2025
    'Charles Bridge, Prague, Czechoslovakia', 1982
    Photograph · ed. 43/90
    6 x 9 1/4 in. (15.2 x 23.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 170
    $1,024≈ £771≈ €885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  27. 'Charles Bridge (Study 4), Prague, Czechoslovakia' by Michael Kenna, 1989, Toned gelatin silver print; mounted, sold Oct 2025
    'Charles Bridge (Study 4), Prague, Czechoslovakia', 1989
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 6 in. (22.5 x 15.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 169
    $1,216≈ £915≈ €1,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  28. 'Sea Stones, Monterey, California, U.S.A.' by Michael Kenna, 1992, Sepia-toned gelatin silver print; mounted, sold Oct 2025
    'Sea Stones, Monterey, California, U.S.A.', 1992
    Photograph · ed. 2/45
    7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    $1,024≈ £771≈ €885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Knight's Valley Vineyard, Napa Valley, California by Michael Kenna, 2001, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Knight's Valley Vineyard, Napa Valley, California, 2001
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 7⅛ w in (20 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 319
    $1,397≈ £1,056≈ €1,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Golden Gate Bridge, Study 9, San Francisco by Michael Kenna, sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2025
    Golden Gate Bridge, Study 9, San Francisco
    Photograph
    7½ h x 7½ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 316
    $1,016≈ £768≈ €888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. The Rouge, Study 49, Dearborn, Michigan by Michael Kenna, sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2025
    The Rouge, Study 49, Dearborn, Michigan
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 7⅝ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $1,016≈ £740≈ €868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Desert Clouds, Merzouga, Sahara, Morocco by Michael Kenna, sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2025
    Desert Clouds, Merzouga, Sahara, Morocco
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 7⅜ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 169
    $1,651≈ £1,203≈ €1,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2025
    Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia
    Photograph
    8⅞ h x 6 w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 170
    $726≈ £529≈ €620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Quixote's Giants, Study 8, Consuegra, La Mancha by Michael Kenna, sepia toned gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2025
    Quixote's Giants, Study 8, Consuegra, La Mancha
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 7⅝ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 172
    $1,270≈ £925≈ €1,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Avenue of Three Fountains, Versailles, France by Michael Kenna, sepia toned gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2025
    Avenue of Three Fountains, Versailles, France
    Photograph
    5 h x 9¾ w in (13 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $1,056≈ £770≈ €902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. River Thames, London, England (Homage to Brassai) by Michael Kenna, 1983, sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2025
    River Thames, London, England (Homage to Brassai), 1983
    Photograph
    5⅝ h x 8⅜ w in (14 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 174
    $635≈ £463≈ €543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Hedges and Tower, Saint Cloud, France,' 1988 (printed 1998) by Michael Kenna, Sepia Toned Silver Gelatin Photograph 40/45, sold May 2025
    Hedges and Tower, Saint Cloud, France,' 1988 (printed 1998)
    Photograph · ed. 40/45
    20x19.5cm (image) 50.5x41cm (mount)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 242
    A$1,000≈ $641≈ £479≈ €573HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  38. Tree Remains by Michael Kenna, 1996, Black and white gelatine silver print Cm, offered Apr 2025
    Tree Remains, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 9/45
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  39. Tempus Fugit, Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA by Michael Kenna, 1996, Black and white gelatine silver print Cm, offered Apr 2025
    Tempus Fugit, Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA, 1996
    Photograph
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  40. Storm Warning, Bardsey Island, Wales by Michael Kenna, 1996, Black and white gelatine silver print Cm, offered Apr 2025
    Storm Warning, Bardsey Island, Wales, 1996
    Photograph
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  41. Rock Formations by Michael Kenna, 1996, Black and white gelatine silver print Cm, offered Apr 2025
    Rock Formations, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 9/45
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  42. Rainbows for William, Pendine Sands, Wales by Michael Kenna, 1996, Black and white gelatine silver print Cm, offered Apr 2025
    Rainbows for William, Pendine Sands, Wales, 1996
    Photograph
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  43. Desert Clouds, Merzough, Sahara, Morocco by Michael Kenna, 1996, Black and white gelatine silver print Cm, offered Apr 2025
    Desert Clouds, Merzough, Sahara, Morocco, 1996
    Photograph
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  44. 'Study #4 Chapel Cross Power Station, Dumphries, Scotland by Michael Kenna, 1986, Gelatin silver print; mounted, sold Apr 2025
    'Study #4 Chapel Cross Power Station, Dumphries, Scotland, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 3/45
    5 7/8 x 9 in. (14.9 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 163
    $768≈ £582≈ €692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  45. 'Golden Gate Bridge, Study 11, San Francisco' by Michael Kenna, 1990, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2025
    'Golden Gate Bridge, Study 11, San Francisco', 1990
    Photograph · ed. 12/45
    7 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (19.7 x 19.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 162
    $1,024≈ £777≈ €923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  46. 'Les Baux, Provence, France' by Michael Kenna, 1987, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2025
    'Les Baux, Provence, France', 1987
    Photograph · ed. 6/45
    6 1/8 x 9 in. (15.6 x 22.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 45
    $832≈ £631≈ €750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Above the Abreuvoir, Marly, France by Michael Kenna, 1996, Gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2025
    Above the Abreuvoir, Marly, France, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 1/4
    7 1/4" x 8"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 101
    $1,000≈ £773≈ €918HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Circle Auction ↗
  48. Ratcliffe Power Station, Study #6 by Michael Kenna, vintage sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Ratcliffe Power Station, Study #6
    Photograph
    9 h x 6 w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $1,161≈ £912≈ €1,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Ratcliffe Power Station, Study #1 by Michael Kenna, vintage sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Ratcliffe Power Station, Study #1
    Photograph
    9 h x 5¾ w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $945≈ £743≈ €901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia
    Photograph
    8⅞ h x 6 w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $1,071≈ £842≈ €1,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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