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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. Moss Landing Power Station, Study #3 by Michael Kenna, 1989, sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Moss Landing Power Station, Study #3, 1989
    Photograph
    7½ h x 7½ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $581≈ £457≈ €554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England by Michael Kenna, 1990, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2024
    Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, 1990
    Photograph
    7½ h x 7½ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $852≈ £669≈ €812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Untitled by Michael Kenna, Japan' gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 21/45
    Sworders · · Lot 176
    £700≈ $895≈ €819HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  4. Untitled by Michael Kenna, '18/45' two gelatin silver print photographs, sold Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Photograph
    Sworders · · Lot 98
    £1,300≈ $1,670≈ €1,543HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗
  5. Plank Walk, Morecambe, Lancashire, England by Michael Kenna, 1992, sepia toned gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2024
    Plank Walk, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, 1992
    Photograph
    7⅞ h x 7½ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 270
    $2,394≈ £1,869≈ €2,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2024
    Charles Bridge, Study 4, Prague, Czechoslovakia
    Photograph
    8⅞ h x 6 w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 264
    $2,142≈ £1,672≈ €1,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 31, England by Michael Kenna, 1987, Sepia-toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2023
    Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 31, England, 1987
    Photograph
    16.4 x 23.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 735
    €945≈ $1,028≈ £813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Reflection, Broughton Castle by Michael Kenna, Gelatin silver print, matted, offered Nov 2023
    Reflection, Broughton Castle
    Photograph
    16 x 8 3/4 in
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  9. Ratcliffe Power Station by Michael Kenna, 2000, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2023
    Ratcliffe Power Station, 2000
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 7 5/8 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 276
    $523≈ £420≈ €481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  10. Fifth Avenue by Michael Kenna, 2006, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2023
    Fifth Avenue, 2006
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 220
    $1,169≈ £962≈ €1,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  11. The Rouge, Study No. 17 by Michael Kenna, 1993, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2023
    The Rouge, Study No. 17, 1993
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 7 1/2 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 219
    $308≈ £253≈ €290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  12. Charles Bridge by Michael Kenna, 1989, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2023
    Charles Bridge, 1989
    Photograph
    9 x 6 inches, mount: 14 x 11 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 217
    $677≈ £557≈ €639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  13. Three Selected Images by Michael Kenna, 1983-1988, Three gelatin silver prints, sepia and/or selenium toned, printed later, sold Oct 2023
    Three Selected Images, 1983-1988
    Photograph
    Varying dimensions from 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm) to 6 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (16.5 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    $1,397≈ £1,141≈ €1,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Untitled by Michael Kenna, Gelatin Silver Print Ca. 1996, Soiree, Nice, France, offered Sep 2023
    Untitled
    Photograph · ed. 39/45
    H 7.7" W 7.6"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1019
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  15. Falaise, France by Michael Kenna, 1996, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2023
    Falaise, France, 1996
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 215
    $338≈ £273≈ €317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  16. Reflection Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire, England by Michael Kenna, 1977, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2023
    Reflection Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire, England, 1977
    Photograph
    5 1/8 x 8 3/4 inches, mount: 20 x 16 1/2 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 214
    $584≈ £471≈ €548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  17. High Tide by Michael Kenna, 1983, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2023
    High Tide, 1983
    Photograph
    6 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 211
    $492≈ £396≈ €462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  18. Pathway by Michael Kenna, Verso label signed and numbered inscribed as follows: "This sepia toned silver gelatin photographic print is number 36 i, offered Sep 2023
    Pathway
    Photograph
    8.75 x 7 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Open Door, Mont St. Michel, Normandy, France by Michael Kenna, 1994, gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Open Door, Mont St. Michel, Normandy, France, 1994
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 8 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 220
    $615≈ £484≈ €566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  20. Wave Scarborough, Yorkshire by Michael Kenna, 1981, gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Wave Scarborough, Yorkshire, 1981
    Photograph
    6 x 9 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 218
    $1,353≈ £1,064≈ €1,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  21. Docking Poles, Venice, Italy by Michael Kenna, 1980, gelatin silver print, sold Aug 2023
    Docking Poles, Venice, Italy, 1980
    Photograph
    (approximate dimensions - image: 6 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches, mount: 20 x 16 inches)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 217
    $861≈ £677≈ €792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  22. Strong Man with Famous Monument by Michael Kenna, 1987, gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2022
    Strong Man with Famous Monument, 1987
    Photograph
    18 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (47 x 36.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $1,211≈ £970≈ €1,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Ratcliffe Power Station by Michael Kenna, San Francisco: Self-published, 1986. Twelve sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2022
    Ratcliffe Power Station
    Photograph · ed. 10/20
    From 8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (22.2 x 14.9 cm) to 6 x 9 1/4 in. (15.2 x 23.5 cm) or the reverse.
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    $8,820≈ £6,740≈ €8,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. White Nothe, Weymouth, Dorset, England by Michael Kenna, sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2021
    White Nothe, Weymouth, Dorset, England
    Photograph
    20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 301
    $1,063≈ £788≈ €912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Temple Trees, Nara, Honshu, Japan #6/45 by Michael Kenna, 2010, black and white photograph on paper, sold May 2021
    Temple Trees, Nara, Honshu, Japan #6/45, 2010
    Photograph · Paper
    19.7 x 17.8 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1161
    CA$322≈ $266≈ £189≈ €219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  26. Selected Images of France and Russia by Michael Kenna, 1996-1999, Five gelatin silver prints, offered Apr 2021
    Selected Images of France and Russia, 1996-1999
    Photograph
    Four prints approximately 7 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (19.7 x 19.4 cm); one print 9 x 6 3/4 in. (22.9 x 17.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Morning Salon, Ekaterinsky, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia by Michael Kenna, 1999, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2021
    Morning Salon, Ekaterinsky, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia, 1999
    Photograph
    7¾ h x 7½ w in (20 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 273
    $1,105≈ £792≈ €917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Ten Trees, Peterhof, Russia by Michael Kenna, 1999, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2021
    Ten Trees, Peterhof, Russia, 1999
    Photograph
    7½ h x 7½ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 274
    $1,560≈ £1,118≈ €1,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Group of Three Photographs by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver prints, each signed 'Michael Kenna' and dated lower right, from an edition of 45, comprising:, sold Jan 2021
    Group of Three Photographs
    Photograph · ed. edition of 45
    largest 7 1/2 x 7 1/2in (19 x 19cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 130
    $4,080≈ £2,984≈ €3,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Group of Three Photographs by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver prints, each signed 'Michael Kenna' and dated lower right, from an edition of 45, comprising:, sold Jan 2021
    Group of Three Photographs
    Photograph · ed. edition of 45
    each 7 1/2 x 7 1/2in (19 x 19cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    $4,080≈ £2,984≈ €3,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Group of Three Photographs by Michael Kenna, gelatin silver prints, each signed lower right 'Michael Kenna' and from an edition of 45, sold May 2020
    Group of Three Photographs
    Photograph · ed. edition of 45
    largest 7 3/4 x 7 3/4in (19.7 x 19.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 131
    $2,168≈ £1,765≈ €1,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Trees-Richmond-Surrey, England, 1975 by Michael Kenna, 1975, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2020
    Trees-Richmond-Surrey, England, 1975, 1975
    Photograph
    9 h x 6 w in (23 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 213
    $1,375≈ £1,162≈ €1,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 43, Nottinghamshire, England by Michael Kenna, 2003, Gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2018
    Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 43, Nottinghamshire, England, 2003
    Photograph
    20.4 x 18.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 151
    €744≈ $845≈ £663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Lempertz ↗
  34. Selected Images by Michael Kenna, 1985-1993, Four toned gelatin silver prints, offered Oct 2018
    Selected Images, 1985-1993
    Photograph
    Varying dimensions from 6 x 8 7/8 in. (15.2 x 22.5 cm) to 8 x 7 1/2 in. (20.3 x 19.1 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Selected Images by Michael Kenna, 1992-1996, Three sepia toned gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2018
    Selected Images, 1992-1996
    Photograph
    Each 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $4,750≈ £3,362≈ €3,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Selected Images by Michael Kenna, 1989-2004, Five sepia toned gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2018
    Selected Images, 1989-2004
    Photograph
    Varying dimensions from 7 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (19.1 x 19.7 cm) to 6 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (17.1 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $6,875≈ £4,866≈ €5,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Wave, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England by Michael Kenna, 1981, Sepia toned gelatin silver print, printed 1991, sold Oct 2017
    Wave, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, 1981
    Photograph
    7 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (18.1 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $3,500≈ £2,644≈ €2,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Swings, Catskill Mountains, New York by Michael Kenna, 1977, Sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 1987, sold Oct 2017
    Swings, Catskill Mountains, New York, 1977
    Photograph · ed. 87/90
    6 x 9 1/4 in. (15.2 x 23.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    $7,500≈ £5,666≈ €6,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Wind-Swept Beach, Calais, France by Michael Kenna, 1999, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Wind-Swept Beach, Calais, France, 1999
    Photograph
    7 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (19.7 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    $2,750≈ £2,211≈ €2,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Reflection, Richmond, Surrey, England by Michael Kenna, 1975, Gelatin silver print, mounted, offered Jul 2015
    Reflection, Richmond, Surrey, England, 1975
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 4 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3126
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Oyster Beds, Study 2, Chausey Islands, France by Michael Kenna, 2007, Sepia toned gelatin silver print, sold Jan 2015
    Oyster Beds, Study 2, Chausey Islands, France, 2007
    Photograph
    7 7/8 x 7 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3756
    $750≈ £500≈ €667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Study #3, Chapel Cross Power Station, Dumphries, Scotland by Michael Kenna, 1986, Gelatin silver print, sold Jan 2015
    Study #3, Chapel Cross Power Station, Dumphries, Scotland, 1986
    Photograph
    6 1/8 x 8 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3755
    $1,000≈ £666≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Mill Bridge, Saltaire, Yorshire, England by Michael Kenna, 1983, Gelatin silver print, offered Jan 2015
    Mill Bridge, Saltaire, Yorshire, England, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 20/45
    9 1/8 x 6in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3754
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  44. Reflection-Shasta Valley, California by Michael Kenna, 1978, Gelatin silver print, sold Jan 2015
    Reflection-Shasta Valley, California, 1978
    Photograph
    6 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3753
    $563≈ £375≈ €500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Reflection, Richmond, Surrey, England by Michael Kenna, 1975, Gelatin silver print, mounted, offered Jan 2015
    Reflection, Richmond, Surrey, England, 1975
    Photograph
    8 7/8 x 4 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3752
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,600View at Bonhams ↗
  46. Tram Bridge, Prague, Czechoslovakia by Michael Kenna, 1982, Gelatin silver print, sold Jul 2014
    Tram Bridge, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1982
    Photograph
    5 5/8 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2139
    $875≈ £512≈ €647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Selected Images by Michael Kenna, 1988-1999, Nine gelatin silver prints, sold Apr 2013
    Selected Images, 1988-1999
    Photograph
    Various dimensions from 4 x 4 3/4 in. (10.2 x 12.1 cm) to 7 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (19.7 x 20.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $7,500≈ £4,947≈ €5,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Cliff House, San Francisco by Michael Kenna, 1985, Sepia and selenium-toned gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2012
    Cliff House, San Francisco, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 25/50
    6 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5187
    $1,500≈ £926≈ €1,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset England; Genie de la Science, 1990; 1996 by Michael Kenna, Two sepia and selenium-toned gelatin silver prints, sold Dec 2012
    Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset England; Genie de la Science, 1990; 1996
    Photograph · ed. 10/45
    7 1/2 x 7 1/2in; 7 5/8 x 7 5/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5186
    $938≈ £578≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Charles Bridge (Study 4), Prague, Czechoslovakia by Michael Kenna, 1989, Toned-gelatin silver print, mounted to board, sold Sep 2011
    Charles Bridge (Study 4), Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1989
    Photograph · Board
    8 3/4 x 6in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7208
    $875≈ £564≈ €648Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗

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