Kenneth Armitage Auction Prices and Value Guide

Kenneth Armitage auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 308 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Kenneth Armitage auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Kenneth Armitage
Source records
308
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Kenneth Armitage

Kenneth Armitage (1916–2002) was a British sculptor celebrated for his semi-abstract bronze figures that fused human and architectural forms into compact, gestural shapes. Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, he trained at the Leeds College of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art in London before establishing himself as one of the leading voices in post-war British sculpture. Armitage's work is characterized by flattened, planar surfaces and figures that appear to merge with their plinths or with one another, creating a distinctive tension between mass and movement. His sculptures are held in major public collections, including Tate and The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Beyond his studio practice, Armitage maintained a parallel career as an academic, teaching at universities and art academies throughout his life.

Post-war British sculptureBronzePlasterPaintingHuman figure (semi-abstract)

Common works and media

Collectors most commonly encounter Armitage's work in the form of cast bronze sculptures, ranging from small tabletop maquettes to large-scale outdoor pieces. Typical subjects include single and paired human figures, often flattened and abstracted into totemic or wall-mounted forms. Plaster originals and working models also appear, as do drawings and occasional paintings. Prints and multiples are less typical in his output. When assessing an Armitage bronze, look for foundry stamps, edition numbering, and documentation linking the work to a known model or casting period.

Market and appraisal context

Kenneth Armitage's bronzes appear regularly in Post-War and Contemporary Art and Modern British Art sales at international auction houses. Cast bronze is the dominant medium on the secondary market, with editioned works, maquettes, and unique casts all recorded. Appraisal depends on factors including edition number and size, foundry marks, provenance, exhibition history, condition of the patina and structure, and the significance of the particular model or series. Works with museum exhibition records or published catalogue references tend to attract stronger results. Paintings and works on paper by Armitage exist but are less frequently encountered at auction.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Attribution should be verified against documented catalogue or foundry records; unsigned or undocumented casts require specialist review.
  • Paintings and works on paper by Armitage are less common at auction than sculpture and may have thinner comparable records.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Kenneth Armitage 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.

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