Ken Price Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ken Price Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 01, 2025
Early Ken Price Figural Sculpture / Vessel
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Ken Price (American, 1935-2012) Marking(s); notes: label Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): 19"h, 6.5"dia Additional Information: "Price studied under Peter Voulkos at the Los Angeles Art Institute. While Price’s ceramics are better understood as stylistically post-modern rather than Abstract Expressionist, he learned from Voulkos a dedication to the craft, resulting in a large body of surviving work. As Price’s work matured it showed little direct reference to the work of his teacher." (source: themarksproject.org) The consignor states: "My father, Burton Frasher Jr. was a prolific photographer known for his captivating picture postcards. My dad, as well as my grandfather before him, was the official photographer for the LA County Fair for many, many years. He systematically photographed various aspects of the fair, including Fine Arts exhibits. When Millard Sheets suddenly resigned as director of the Fine Arts Building on September 5, 1957 my father stepped in and assisted Paul Lauritz in setting up the art competition displays in the Fine Arts Building for the fair that opened on October 17, 1957. After the 1957 fair season ended on October 21, 1957, Ken Price gave my father the ceramic vase that he had entered in the competition that year. I just recently found the vase as I was unpacking boxes in storage."
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Feb. 25, 2025
Ken Price, Volcanic Dust
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Ken Price Volcanic Dust 2004 colored pencil, gouache and ink on paper 10.875 h x 8.375 w in (28 x 21 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'Price 04'. Titled to verso 'Volcanic Dust'. Provenance: Claire Labine, New York | Acquired from the previous c. 2016, Private Collection, Desert Hot Springs, CA | Los Angeles Modern Auctions, Modern Art & Design, 22 October 2017, Lot 89 | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 25, 2025
Ken Price, Crystal Cup #3
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Ken Price Crystal Cup #3 c. 1980 glazed earthenware 4.250 h x 5.500 w x 3.500 d in (11 x 14 x 9 cm) Provenance: Charles Cowles Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1983, Private Collection | Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art Day Auction, 15 May 2008, Lot 563 | Private Collection Exhibited: Early Cups and Related Works on Paper, 25 April - 2 June 2006, Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 25, 2025
Ken Price, Untitled
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Ken Price Untitled 1993 painted ceramic 2.250 h x 2.375 w x 2.500 d in (6 x 6 x 6 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Charles Cowles Gallery. Provenance: Charles Cowles Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1993 by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 25, 2025
Ken Price, Siren
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Ken Price Siren 1983 glazed and painted ceramic 3.250 h x 6.000 w x 4.000 d in (8 x 15 x 10 cm) Provenance: Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 2002, Private Collection, Philadelphia Exhibited: Ken Price, 24 September - 15 October 1983, Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Ken Price: A Career Survey, 1961–2008, 29 January - 8 March 2016, Parrasch Heijnen Gallery, Los Angeles This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 19, 2025
Ken Price, Broken Cups
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Ken Price Broken Cups c. 1980 glazed earthenware mounted to white painted backing board 15.5 h x 21.5 w x 2.25 d in (39 x 55 x 6 cm) This work is one of several pieces Ken Price created for La Palme, a restaurant in the Newporter Resort Hotel, Newport Beach. We would like to thank the Ken Price Studio for their assistance in cataloguing this work. Provenance: La Palme, Newport Beach | Private Collection, Los Angeles | Los Angeles Modern Auctions, Art + Design, 24 October 2021, Lot 149 | Private Collection, California This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 19, 2025
Ken Price, Casper
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Ken Price Casper 1993 glazed terracotta 3.25 h x 5.375 w x 4.125 d in (8 x 14 x 10 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to underside 'K.P. '93 16/25 KP922180' with publisher's stamp. This work is number 16 from the edition of 25 published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Provenance: Private Collection, California This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jan. 08, 2025
Ken Price, Acrobatic Figurine Cups (from the Figurine Cup series)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ken Price Acrobatic Figurine Cups (from the Figurine Cup series) 1970 lithograph in colors image: 19.5 h x 15.75 w in (50 x 40 cm) sheet: 22 h x 18 w in (56 x 46 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Acrobatic Figurine Cups AP IV Price '70' with publisher's blindstamp. This work is artist's proof 4 of 9 apart from the edition of 60 printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Literature: Gemini 197 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 30, 2024
Ken Price, Shooters
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Ken Price Shooters 1997 ink and watercolor on paper 8 h x 5.625 w in (20 x 14 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Ken Price '97'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 19, 2024
Ken Price Study for Litho, 1978
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Ken Price (American, 1935-2012) Study for Litho, 1978 Watercolor, graphite, and mixed media on paper Signed and dated in pencil Price '78, lower right Titled in pencil, lower middle. Notations "Study for Litho / Plate" and "1017" retained from previous frame backing, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 19, 2024
Ken Price Scene for Plate, 1978
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Ken Price (American, 1935-2012) Scene for Plate, 1978 Watercolor, graphite, and mixed media on paper Signed and dated in pencil Price '78, lower right Notations "Scene for Plate" and "1001" retained from previous frame backing, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 15, 2024
Ken Price (1935-2012), "Green Turtle Cup," 1971, Screenprint in colors on Arjomari wove paper, Image: 41.5" H x 36" W; Sight: 56.75" H x 39.75" W
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Ken Price (1935-2012) "Green Turtle Cup," 1971 Screenprint in colors on Arjomari wove paper Edition: 25/75 (there were also 9 artist's proofs) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered along the extreme lower edge of the image, at right: Ken Price; Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, prntr./pub., with their blindstamps in the lower right margin corner
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012). Old Sparky. acrylic on fired clay.
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012). Old Sparky. acrylic on fired clay.
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012). Buzz. acrylic on fired clay.
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012). Buzz. acrylic on fired clay.
Christie's
Sep. 26, 2024
Ken Price, Stamp of the Past
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
Ken Price Stamp of the Past 1989 acrylic on fired ceramic 15 h x 20 w x 16 d in (38 x 51 x 41 cm) Exhibited: Ken Price: The Menil Collection, 8 March - 10 May 1992, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis (traveling exhibition) Literature: Ken Price: The Menil Collection, The Menil Collection, pg. 69 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 25, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) C. Violet, 1963
Est: $130,000 - $180,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) C. Violet, 1963 fired and painted ceramic on wooden base ceramic: 9 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 in. (24.8 x 21.6 x 20.3 cm.) overall:13 x 12 x 10 in. (33 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm.)
Bonhams
Sep. 18, 2024
KEN PRICE - CLUB ZEBRA
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 78 Ken Price American (1935-2012) Club Zebra (1981) silkscreen on Arches paper edition 8/35 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches unframed Provenance: From a New Jersey Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jul. 25, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Persian Flower Pot (No. 309)circa 1975glazed earthenwareheight 5 1/2in (14cm); diameter 8in (20.3cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Persian Flower Pot (No. 309) circa 1975 glazed earthenware height 5 1/2in (14cm); diameter 8in (20.3cm)
Bonhams
Jun. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE - FIGURINE CUP IV
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 178 Ken Price American (1935-2012) Figurine Cup IV (1970) lithograph signed lower right, editioned 31/61, with blind stamps plate: 20 x 16 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Central Park West Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jun. 20, 2024
Ken Price, Three Legged Animal
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
Ken Price Three Legged Animal 2003 acrylic on fired ceramic 6 h x 10 w x 7 d in (15 x 25 x 18 cm) Provenance: Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 2003 by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
Ken Price, Collection of five Tequila cups
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Ken Price Collection of five Tequila cups 1985 glazed earthenware 2 h x 2.25 w x 1.75 d in (5 x 6 x 4 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private California Collection Literature: Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective, Barron et el., pg. 205 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 12, 2024
Ken Price, Pluto Cup (from the Pluto Ware series)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Ken Price Pluto Cup (from the Pluto Ware series) 1994 glazed earthenware 4.4 h x 4 w x 3 d in (11 x 10 x 8 cm) Sold with artist's display box. Provenance: Matthew Marks Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1994, Private Collection, California This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 12, 2024
Ken Price, Wave
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Ken Price Wave 1980 glazed ceramic 5.5 h x 9.75 w x 5.25 d in (14 x 25 x 13 cm) Sold with the receipt and color slide from Charles Cowles Gallery. Provenance: Charles Cowles Gallery, New York | Private Collection, Illinois Literature: Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective, Barron, ppg. 104-107 illustrate related examples This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 11, 2024
Ken Price (1935-2012), Van, 1981
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ken Price (1935-2012) Van, 1981 Lithograph in colors on paper Edition: 30/35 Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Price
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 11, 2024
Ken Price (1935-2012), "Frog Cup," 1971
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ken Price (1935-2012) "Frog Cup," 1971 Screenprint in colors on paper Edition: Artist Print IV, aside from the edition of 71 Signed, dated, and numbered in the lower edge, at center: Price; Gemini G.E.L, Los Angeles, prntr. and pub., with blindstamps lower image, at center
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 15, 2024
Ken Price, Hermit Crab Cup
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ken Price Hermit Crab Cup 1972 screenprint in colors on J. Green Mouldmade image: 15 h x 11.625 w in (38 x 30 cm) sheet: 28 h x 22 w in (71 x 56 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Hermit Crab Cup 24/60 Price '72'. This work is number 24 from the edition of 60 printed and published by Cirrus Editions, Ltd., Los Angeles. Provenance: Estate of Ruth Roes, Santa Barbara | Private Collection Literature: Made in LA: The Prints of Cirrus Editions, Davis, pg. 336 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 15, 2024
Ken Price, Figurine Cup III (from the Figurine Cup series)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ken Price Figurine Cup III (from the Figurine Cup series) 1970 offset lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arjomari 18.5 h x 15 w in (47 x 38 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Figurine Cup III 44/63 Ken Price '70' with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 44 from the edition of 63 printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Literature: Gemini 195 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 15, 2024
Ken Price, Heat Wave (Deluxe Edition)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Ken Price Heat Wave (Deluxe Edition) 1995 clothbound book, screenprint in colors on Arches portfolio: 15 h x 12.625 w x 1.25 d in (38 x 32 x 3 cm) sheet: 14 h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to each work 'Presentation Copy Price '95' with blindstamps. Signed and numbered to justification page 'Presentation Copy Kenneth Price'. This complete deluxe portfolio of fifteen prints, CD, and clothbound book with text by Charles Bukowski is a presentation copy apart from the deluxe lettered edition of 26 (there was also the standard edition of 170) printed by T.J. Owens, Healdsburg and published by Black Sparrow Graphic Arts, Santa Rosa, CA. Sold with original packaging and acrylic slipcase. Provenance: Adrienne Fish, 871 Fine Arts, San Francisco | Acquired from the previous by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 20, 2024
Ken Price Mexican Arts / Happy's Curio, 1978
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Ken Price (American, 1935-2012) Mexican Arts / Happy's Curio, 1978 Ceramic plate Unsigned
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 18, 2024
Ken Price, Del Maguey label
Est: $100 - $150
Ken Price Del Maguey label 1995 printed label on Del Maguey mezcal bottle 4 h x 1.375 dia in (10 x 3 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Apr. 17, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled, 1993
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled, 1993 signed and dated 'PRICE '93' (lower right) ink and watercolor on paper upper sheet: 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (27.3 x 11.4 cm.) middle sheet: 10 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (27.3 x 7 cm.) lower sheet: 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (27.3 x 11.4 cm.)
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled, 1975
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled, 1975 signed and dated 'PRICE '75' (lower right) acrylic and graphite on paperboard 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. 26.7 x 23.5 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 09, 2024
25 Ken Price 2010 Untitled (Pink Interior) Postcards
Est: $25 - $50
This is a pack of 25 Postcards by Price, titled "Untitled (Pink Interior)". The overall size of each Postcard measures 4 x 8 inches. The Postcards are . The condition of the Postcards has been rated as follows: A: Mint Here are some additional details about the Price: Original opening invitation card for Josef Albers/ Ken Price at Brooke Alexander Editions in 2010. Front of postcard features Josef Albers "Variant" and the back features Ken Price's "Pink Interior". . Again, this lot is for 25 of the SAME Postcard, NOT a mixed or assorted group.
DUMBO Auctions
Apr. 09, 2024
Ken Price - Untitled (Pink Interior) - 2010 4" x 8"
Est: $10 - $20
"Untitled (Pink Interior)" by Ken Price, 2010 Postcard. Paper size is 4 x 8 inches, with an image size of 4 x 8 inches. The Postcard is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Original opening invitation card for Josef Albers/ Ken Price at Brooke Alexander Editions in 2010. Front of postcard features Josef Albers "Variant" and the back features Ken Price's "Pink Interior".
DUMBO Auctions
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Plate from Happy's Curios)circa 1975glazed and painted earthenware diameter 11in (28cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Plate from Happy's Curios) circa 1975 glazed and painted earthenware diameter 11in (28cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Bowl from Happy's Curios)circa 1975glazed and painted earthenware height 3in (7.5cm); diameter 6in (15.2cm)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Bowl from Happy's Curios) circa 1975 glazed and painted earthenware height 3in (7.5cm); diameter 6in (15.2cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Bowl from Happy's Curios) circa 1975glazed and painted earthenwareheight 3in (7.5cm); diameter 6in (15.2cm)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Bowl from Happy's Curios) circa 1975 glazed and painted earthenware height 3in (7.5cm); diameter 6in (15.2cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Club Delicias Cup1972-1977 glazed and painted earthenwareheight 2 1/2in (6.3cm); width with handle 3 1/2in (9cm)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Club Delicias Cup 1972-1977 glazed and painted earthenware height 2 1/2in (6.3cm); width with handle 3 1/2in (9cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Cup from Happy's Curios)circa 1975glazed and painted earthenware height 2 1/2in (6.3cm); width with handle 3 1/2in (9cm)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Untitled (Erotic Cup from Happy's Curios) circa 1975 glazed and painted earthenware height 2 1/2in (6.3cm); width with handle 3 1/2in (9cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Persian Flower Pot (No. 309)circa 1975glazed earthenwareheight 5 1/2in (14cm); diameter 8in (20.3cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Persian Flower Pot (No. 309) circa 1975 glazed earthenware height 5 1/2in (14cm); diameter 8in (20.3cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Six Tequila Cups1979 glazed earthenware, from an edition of 40, three with stickers marked 'MI44 100-' on the undersideheight of each 1 7/8in (4.5cm); width with handle 2 1/4in (5.8cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
KEN PRICE (1935-2012) Six Tequila Cups 1979 glazed earthenware, from an edition of 40, three with stickers marked 'MI44 100-' on the underside height of each 1 7/8in (4.5cm); width with handle 2 1/4in (5.8cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 26, 2024
Ken Price (1935-2012), "Green Turtle Cup," 1971, Screenprint in colors on Arjomari wove paper, Image: 41.5" H x 36" W; Sight: 56.75" H x 39.75" W
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Ken Price (1935-2012) "Green Turtle Cup," 1971 Screenprint in colors on Arjomari wove paper Edition: 25/75 (there were also 9 artist's proofs) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered along the extreme lower edge of the image, at right: Ken Price; Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, prntr./pub., with their blindstamps in the lower right margin corner
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 26, 2024
Ken Price (1935-2012), Figurine Cup IV, 1970, Lithograph and screenprint in colors on wove paper, Image: 20" H x 16" W; Sheet: 22" H x 18" W
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Ken Price (1935-2012) "Figurine Cup IV" from the "Figurine Cup Series," 1970 Lithograph and screenprint in colors on wove paper Edition: 46/61 (total edition also includes 9 artist's proofs) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin, at right: Price; Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, CA, prntr./pub.; and with their blindstamps in the lower margin, at right; with the Gemini G.E.L ink stamp and workshop number in pencil, verso: RP70-264
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 28, 2024
KEN PRICE - FIGURINE CUP IV
Est: $500 - $800
Lot 201 Ken Price American (1935-2012) Figurine Cup IV (1970) lithograph signed lower right, editioned 31/61, with blind stamps plate: 20 x 16 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Central Park West Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 28, 2024
KEN PRICE - CHINESE FIGURINE CUP
Est: $500 - $800
Lot 199 Ken Price American (1935-2012) Chinese Figurine Cup (1970) lithograph signed lower right, editioned 55/63, with blind stamp plate: 20 x 16 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Central Park West Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 22, 2024
Ken Price, Collection of six Tequila cups
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Ken Price Collection of six Tequila cups USA, 1979 glazed earthenware each approximately: 1.75 h x 2.5 w x 1.75 d in (4 x 6 x 4 cm) These works are from the edition of 40 made for the artist's 1979 solo exhibition Cups, Plates, and Drawings at The Texas Gallery, Houston. Provenance: Private Collection Literature: Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective, Barron et el., pg. 205 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 22, 2024
Ken Price, Celtic
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
Ken Price Celtic USA, 1986 ceramic, fired and painted clay 8 h x 7 w x 7.5 d in (20 x 18 x 19 cm) 7.25 h x 6.375 w x 5.625 d in (18 x 16 x 14 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Donna Schneier Fine Arts. Provenance: The Artist | Willard Gallery, New York | Collection of Miani Johnson | Donna Schneier Fine Arts, New York | Important Philadelphia Estate This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 21, 2024
Ken Price, Untitled
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
Ken Price Untitled c. 2000 acrylic on fired ceramic 5.5 h x 9.5 w x 5 d in (14 x 24 x 13 cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist to Riko Mizuno, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions