What is a Michael Kessler painting worth?
b. 1954 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 11 works by Michael Kessler with a published auction price sold between $158Sign up free to see and $347Sign up free to see, and the median is $252Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $299Sign up free to see across 6 sales. In the last five years the median was $252Sign up free to see across 11 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Michael Kessler prices by medium
- Auction results
- 15
- Sold rate
- 73%
- Active at auction
- 2022–2023
- Median price
- $252Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $381Sign up free to see Untitled, Phillips, Dec 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $260–$362Sign up free to see | $299Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $88–$158Sign up free to see | $158Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Helmuth Stone Gallery (12), Rago Auctions (2), Phillips (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $123–$252Sign up free to see | $158Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $347–$379Sign up free to see | $378Sign up free to see |
Recent Michael Kessler sales
- Untitled, acrylic on paper — $381Sign up free to see, Phillips, Dec 7, 2023
- Untitled, acrylic on paper mounted to paper — $158Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jul 13, 2023
- Untitled, Acrylic on Paper — $158Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
- Untitled, Acrylic on Paper — $88Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
- Coppered Crimson, Acrylic on Paper — $88Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
- Belts, Acrylic on Canvas — $284Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
- Untitled, Acrylic on Panel — $378Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
- Untitled, Acrylic on Panel — $378Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
Questions about Michael Kessler prices
What is a Michael Kessler painting worth?
Based on 11 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Michael Kessler have sold for a median of $252, and half of them sold between $158 and $347. For paintings alone the median is $299 (6 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Michael Kessler sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $381 for “Untitled” at Phillips in December 2023.
Which Michael Kessler medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $299 (6 sales).
How often do Michael Kessler works sell at auction?
73% of the 15 lots recorded between 2022 and 2023 sold.
How can I sell a Michael Kessler painting?
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Of the 15 lots by Michael Kessler recorded at auction between 2022 and 2023, 11 found a buyer (73%).
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