Felix Kelly Auction Prices and Value Guide
Felix Kelly auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 185 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Felix Kelly auction prices: quick answer
Felix Kelly auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Felix Kelly
- Source records
- 185
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Felix Kelly
Felix Runcie Kelly (1916–1994) was a New Zealand-born painter, graphic designer, illustrator, and stage designer who spent most of his career in the United Kingdom. Born in Auckland, Kelly relocated to Britain where he built a versatile practice spanning fine-art painting, magazine and book illustration, theatrical set design, and interior decoration. He occasionally signed his illustration and cartoon work with the moniker "Fix." Kelly is represented in the Tate collection, and his work is documented in the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, the Getty Union List of Artist Names, and Bénézit's critical dictionary of artists. His cross-disciplinary output connects mid-twentieth-century British painting with commercial illustration and the decorative arts.
oil paintingwatercolorgraphic designillustrationinterior design and decorative schemesarchitectural subjects
Common works and media
Collectors may encounter Kelly's work as oil paintings on canvas, watercolor or gouache works on paper, book and magazine illustrations, stage and set design renderings, and interior design commissions. He also produced graphic design work for publications. His painting subjects often include architectural and interior scenes. Works may be signed "Felix Kelly" or "Fix" depending on the discipline and period.
Market and appraisal context
Felix Kelly's work appears at auction primarily under Modern British Art and Works on Paper categories. Because Kelly practiced across painting, illustration, stage design, and interior decoration, the range of material that surfaces is broad, from finished oils to preparatory drawings and design commissions. Key factors for appraisal include the medium, the subject (gallery paintings vs. commercial illustration), provenance, and condition. Works signed "Fix" relate to his illustration output and may carry different market positioning. Collectors should note that no single catalogue raisonné was identified in public sources, so specialist verification is recommended for attribution questions.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Medium (oil on canvas vs. works on paper or illustration originals)
- Subject matter and period (stage designs, interior commissions, or gallery paintings)
- Attribution and signature (some works signed "Fix")
- Provenance and exhibition history
- Condition and conservation state
Appraisal caveats
- Kelly worked across many disciplines (painting, illustration, stage and interior design), so attributions should be verified against catalogue entries or expert opinion.
- No single catalogue raisonné was identified in available sources; attribution confirmation may require specialist review.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Tate museum or university
- RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF (OCLC) library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Felix Kelly worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Felix Kelly artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.