American, 1877–1949
Walt Kuhn
119results on record
78%sell-through
$21,330median result (USD, incl. premium; 87% observed, 13% estimated from hammer)
$1,590,000record in our coverage
Drawn from 119 recorded results (104 sold · 15 passed) across 13 auction houses, 1999–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 87% observed, 13% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| painting | 39 | 84% | $38,100 |
| works on paper | 11 | 88% | $2,010 |
| prints | 7 | 83% | $173 |
| ceramics & design | 3 | n/a | $43,750 |
Medium is recorded for 60 of 119 results (50%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Milton Avery Walt Kuhn Milton Avery
| Metric | Walt Kuhn | Milton Avery |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $21,330 | $45,000 |
| Record price | $1,590,000 | $6,069,500 |
| Results on record | 119 | 794 |
| Years active at auction | 1999–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Milton AveryJohn MarinNorman RockwellThomas Hart Benton
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
73/ 100
- Sell-through78%
- Meets estimate54%
- Market depth119 results
How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sotheby's | 38 | 70% | $34,375 | 0.76× |
| Christie's | 34 | 100% | $38,100 | — |
| Heritage Auctions | 11 | 82% | $1,314 | — |
| Bonhams | 11 | 64% | $5,000 | 1.38× |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 8 | 75% | $3,435 | 0.65× |
| Barridoff Auctions | 5 | 100% | $2,500 | 1.53× |
| Rago | 2 | 100% | $1,585 | — |
| Wright | 5 | 40% | $8,022 | — |
| Phillips | 2 | 50% | $508 | — |
| Doyle | 1 | 100% | $608 | — |
| Nye & Company | 1 | 100% | $156 | 0.42× |
| Cutler Bay Auctions | 1 | 100% | $1,875 | 0.27× |
| New England Auctions | 1 | 100% | $188 | 0.75× |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 121 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 15 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 realized prices on this page are locked. A Research Pass reads 50 of them for $39, once — buy a pass | ||||||
| 2006·05 | Tri-color Cockade | $100,000–$150,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·05 | Circus Performers | Watercolor and gouache on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2005·11 | Chico in Silk Hat | $400,000–$600,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·09 | Standing Woman | oil on canvas | $12,000–$18,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·05 | White Faced Clown in Green | oil on canvas laid down on board | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·05 | Pumpkins and Gourds in a Basket | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·05 | Reclining Girl | Pencil on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2005·05 | Man in Top Hat | Oil on canvasboard laid down on masonite | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2005·03 | Red Apples and Copper Kettle | oil on canvas | $8,000–$12,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2004·05 | Basket of Green Apples | oil on canvas | $50,000–$70,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2001·05 | Carnival Girl | $10,000–$12,000 | Wright | |||
| 2001·05 | Untitled (Portrait) | $12,000–$15,000 | Wright | |||
| 2000·12 | Dressing Room | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2000·12 | Large Head | $1,500–$2,000 | Wright | |||
| 2000·12 | Mirabelle | $1,000–$1,500 | Wright | |||
| 2000·10 | Seated Clown | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2000·07 | Rocky Shore with Moored Boats | oil on canvas | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | ||
| 1999·05 | Green Bananas | $30,000–$50,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·05 | Southern Belle | $40,000–$60,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·05 | Amalgam | $60,000–$80,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·05 | Circus Performer | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $39, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.