Paul F. Keene Jr.
American · 1920–2009 · Painter, Sculptor
Paul Farwell Keene Jr. was a Philadelphia-area artist and teacher whose work helped raise the visibility of Black American artists. As a self-described "abstract realist," his… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
UntitledBonhams · $20,480≈ £15,411≈ €17,996Sign up to see
UntitledBonhams · $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,414Sign up to see
UntitledRago Auctions · $4,375≈ £3,245≈ €3,754Sign up to see
Paul F. Keene Jr.’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Paul F. Keene Jr. between 2021 and 2026, of which 3 sold (100%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $4.4kSign up free to see to $20.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $20.5kSign up free to see for Untitled at Bonhams in July 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (3 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (2), Rachel Davis Fine Arts (1) and Nadeau's Auction Gallery (1).
3 results
- Untitled, 1959$20,480≈ £15,411≈ €17,996Sign up free to see
- Untitled, 1959$5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,414Sign up free to see
- $4,375≈ £3,245≈ €3,754Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (2)
Lots by Paul F. Keene Jr. that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Paul F. Keene Jr. paintings (3)Paul F. Keene Jr. oil paintings (3)
Paul F. Keene Jr.: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Paul F. Keene Jr. at auction?
$20,480Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Bonhams (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Paul F. Keene Jr.?
The median sale price is $5.1kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Paul F. Keene Jr. have sold at auction?
3 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2021 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Paul F. Keene Jr.?
Bonhams, Rachel Davis Fine Arts and Nadeau's Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Nadeau's Auction Gallery
About Paul F. Keene Jr.
Paul Farwell Keene Jr. was a Philadelphia-area artist and teacher whose work helped raise the visibility of Black American artists. As a self-described "abstract realist," his story reflects both the accomplishments and the difficulties of African American artists in the 20th century.
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