Michael Kessler Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Michael Kessler Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 18, 2025
Michael Kessler (Born 1954) American, Abstract Mixed Media on Board
Est: $200 - $400
Michael Kessler (American, b. 1954), Abstract Mixed Media on Board. Signed verso. Size: 32 x 17 in. #4643 Artist Biography: Michael Kessler is a contemporary American artist known for his abstract paintings that blend elements of nature and geometry. Born in 1954 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Kessler developed an early appreciation for art and nature, which profoundly influenced his work. His layered, luminous compositions often evoke the textures and patterns of organic forms, such as bark, leaves, and water, while incorporating a meticulous, geometric structure that creates a sense of harmony and balance. Kessler's innovative techniques involve layering paint, scraping, and glazing, resulting in intricate surfaces with both depth and vibrancy. His work has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally, earning him recognition for his ability to bridge the gap between abstraction and the natural world.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 07, 2024
Michael Kessler (American, 1954- ) acrylic and oil
Est: $300 - $600
Untitled acrylic, oil and high gloss glaze, overlapping treatments on hollow panel door, 1994, signed and dated Michael Kessler 1994 verso. 58 x 63 x 1 1/2"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 27, 2024
MICHAEL C. KESSLER (AMERICAN, B. 1954)
Est: $400 - $600
Michael C. Kessler (American, b. 1954) Desert Halos, Oil on panel, Signed and titled on verso. H: 36 W: 58 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Oct. 19, 2024
Michael Kessler (American, 1954- ) acrylic and oil
Est: $300 - $600
Untitled acrylic, oil and high gloss glaze, overlapping treatments on hollow panel door, 1994, signed and dated Michael Kessler 1994 verso. 58 x 63 x 1 1/2"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jul. 15, 2024
MICHAEL KESSLER MIXED MEDIA ON PANEL
Est: $300 - $500
MICHAEL KESSLER (New Mexico/Pennsylvania, b.1954) mixed media on panel, "Dalton," abstract composition, acrylic and wax. Signed and titled verso, 48" x 24" x 2".
O'Gallerie
Jun. 05, 2024
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954)
Est: $50 - $150
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954) Acrylic on Paper "Abstract Composition" Signed and Dated 1992 Lower Right. Unframed. Sheet measures 30" x 22". Please note, this lot will be rolled in a shipping tube. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $50.00 - $150.00 Domestic Shipping: $50.00
Kodner Galleries
Jun. 05, 2024
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954)
Est: $50 - $150
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954) Acrylic on Paper "Abstract Composition" Signed and Dated 1992 Lower Right. Unframed. Sheet measures 30-1/8" x 21-7/8". Please note, this lot will be rolled in a shipping tube. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $50.00 - $150.00 Domestic Shipping: $50.00
Kodner Galleries
Apr. 03, 2024
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954)
Est: $50 - $150
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954) Acrylic on Paper "Abstract Composition" Signed and Dated 1992 Lower Right. Unframed. Sheet measures 30" x 22". Please note, this lot will be rolled in a shipping tube. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $50.00 - $150.00 Domestic Shipping: $50.00
Kodner Galleries
Apr. 03, 2024
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954)
Est: $50 - $150
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954) Acrylic on Paper "Abstract Composition" Signed and Dated 1992 Lower Right. Unframed. Sheet measures 30-1/8" x 21-7/8". Please note, this lot will be rolled in a shipping tube. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $50.00 - $150.00 Domestic Shipping: $50.00
Kodner Galleries
Jan. 31, 2024
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954)
Est: $100 - $300
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954) Acrylic on Paper "Abstract Composition" Signed and Dated 1992 Lower Right. Unframed. Sheet measures 30" x 22". Please note, this lot will be rolled in a shipping tube. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $100.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $48.00
Kodner Galleries
Jan. 31, 2024
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954)
Est: $100 - $300
Michael Kessler, American (Born 1954) Acrylic on Paper "Abstract Composition" Signed and Dated 1992 Lower Right. Unframed. Sheet measures 30-1/8" x 21-7/8". Please note, this lot will be rolled in a shipping tube. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $100.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $48.00
Kodner Galleries
Dec. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler, New Mexico, Pennsylvania (b. 1954), Venus, 1988, oil on board
Est: $300 - $400
Michael Kessler New Mexico, Pennsylvania, (b. 1954) Venus, 1988 oil on board signed with title and date on the reverse, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Sep. 12, 2023
Michael Kessler (b. 1954) Abstract Painting
Est: $500 - $1,000
Michael Kessler (American, b. 1954) Abstract Composition, mixed media painting on board, signed verso. Framed. Size: 19.25'' x 12'', 49 x 30 cm (board); 22.25'' x 15.25'', 57 x 39 cm (frame). Provenance: Ilene Wood Collection.
Material Culture
Jul. 13, 2023
Michael Kessler, Untitled
Est: $500 - $700
Michael Kessler Untitled 2000 acrylic on paper mounted to paper image: 16.25 h x 10.25 w in (41 x 26 cm) sheet: 30.25 h x 22.5 w in (77 x 57 cm) Signed to lower right 'Michael C. Kessler'. Provenance: Schmidt Dean Gallery, Philadelphia | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) "Belts" 2002
Est: $500 - $1,000
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) "Belts" 2002. Acrylic on Canvas in Artist's Frame. Signed and titled verso on canvas. Purchased from Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art/Mira Mar Gallery. Sight Size: 27 x 20.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 35 x 28.5 in.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) "Coppered Crimson"
Est: $150 - $300
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) "Coppered Crimson" Acrylic on Paper. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Sight Size: 16 x 24 in. Overall Framed Size: 26.5 x 34 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) Untitled
Est: $400 - $800
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Untitled. Acrylic on Paper. Signed in pencil lower left. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery. Sight Size: 16 x 8 in. Overall Framed Size: 33 x 25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) Acrylic/Paper
Est: $150 - $300
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Acrylic on Paper. Pencil signed and dated ('97) lower right. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery Sarasota in 2001 for $1,400. Sight Size: 17 x 12.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 27 x 22 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) Acrylic/Panel
Est: $400 - $800
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Acrylic on Panel. Signed verso. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery Sarasota in 2001 for $6,000. Size: 52 x 36 in.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 02, 2023
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) Acrylic/Panel
Est: $400 - $800
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Acrylic on Panel. Signed verso. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery Sarasota in 2001 for $6,000. Size: 52 x 36 in.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 14, 2022
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) Untitled
Est: $400 - $800
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Untitled. Acrylic on Paper. Signed in pencil lower left. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery. Sight Size: 16 x 8 in. Overall Framed Size: 33 x 25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 14, 2022
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) "Belts" 2002
Est: $500 - $1,000
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) "Belts" 2002. Acrylic on Canvas in Artist's Frame. Signed and titled verso on canvas. Purchased from Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art/Mira Mar Gallery. Sight Size: 27 x 20.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 35 x 28.5 in.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 23, 2022
Michael Kessler Surface Tension VII
Est: $200 - $300
Kessler, Michael (American, b. 1954), Surface Tension VII, acrylic on wood panel, 36 x 20 inches, signed on panel reverse, Provenance: Littlejohn Contemporary, NY.
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 10, 2022
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Untitled
Est: $300 - $600
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Untitled 1994. Acrylic on Panel. Signed and dated verso. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery. Overall Size: 33 x 12.25 in.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 10, 2022
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) "Thyme"
Est: $300 - $600
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) "Thyme" Acrylic on Panel. Signed and titled verso on panel. Purchased from Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art/Mira Mar Gallery. Overall Size: 20 x 28 in.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 10, 2022
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) Untitled
Est: $400 - $800
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) Untitled. Acrylic on Paper. Signed in pencil lower left. Purchased from Mira Mar Gallery. Sight Size: 16 x 8 in. Overall Framed Size: 33 x 25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 10, 2022
Michael Kessler (B. 1954) "Belts" 2002
Est: $500 - $1,000
Michael Kessler (American, B. 1954) "Belts" 2002. Acrylic on Canvas in Artist's Frame. Signed and titled verso on canvas. Purchased from Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art/Mira Mar Gallery. Sight Size: 27 x 20.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 35 x 28.5 in.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 19, 2022
Michael Kessler Mixed Media, Three Works
Est: $400 - $700
Michael Kessler (American b.1954) Three works, Level Renders, Time Pours and Red Infra-Structure, mixed media on wood panel, each signed and titled verso. Dimensions: Two side panels: 36 x 20 in. Center Panel 36 x 24 in.Â Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.Â Â
Neue Auctions
Oct. 30, 2021
Michael Kessler Mixed Media, Three Works
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Michael Kessler (American b.1954) Three works, Level Renders, Time Pours and Red Infra-Structure, mixed media on wood panel, each signed and titled verso. Dimensions: Two side panels 36 x 20 in. Center Panel 36 x 24 in. Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.Â The images provided constitute a part of the condition report for each lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restorations, alterations or adaptations and is a statement of opinion only. All Lots are offered and sold âAS ISâ in accordance with the conditions of sale published with this catalog.
Neue Auctions
Oct. 09, 2021
Michael Kessler 1994 acrylic Rarely But
Est: $600 - $900
Kessler, Michael (American, born 1954), Rarely But, 1994, acrylic on wood, 48 x 72 inches, signed, dated, and titled on reverse, Provenance: Concept Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 09, 2021
Michael Kessler acrylic painting MILKY WAY I, 1988
Est: $300 - $600
Kessler, Michael (American, born 1954), MILKY WAY I, 1988, acrylic on Wood, 80 x 60 inches, apparently unsigned, Provenance: Jack Tilton Gallery, N.Y.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 02, 2021
Michael Kessler (b. 1954): Pallium
Est: $200 - $300
Chromogenic print, resin and enamel on panel, 2009, signed 'Michael Kessler' and titled on the reverse. 9 x 11 in., unframed. A Contemporary Vision: Works from the Melva Bucksbaum Collection Sold to Benefit Art for Access at Bennington College
STAIR
Apr. 24, 2021
Michael Kessler Haplotype ptg
Est: $400 - $600
Kessler, Michael (Contemporary American), Haplotype, acrylic and mixed media on panel, 60.25 x 40 inches, signed and titled on panel reverse
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 24, 2021
Michael Kessler acrylic on board Warison
Est: $700 - $1,100
Kessler, Michael (American, born 1954), Warison, circa 2010, acrylic on wood panel, 40 x 60 inches, signed and titled on board reverse, Provenance: Concept Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 10, 2020
Pair Michael Kessler paintings on board
Est: $500 - $800
Kessler, Michael (American, born 1954), Hawthorn and Haridra, circa 1985, acrylic on wood panels, 28 x 20 inches each panel, signed and titled on board reverse, Provenance: Concept Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 10, 2020
Michael Kessler acrylic abstract Jaggies
Est: $300 - $500
Kessler, Michael (American, born 1954), Jaggies, circa 2000, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36 inches, signed and titled on canvas reverse, Provenance: Concept Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 12, 2020
Michael Kessler (Born 1954)
Est: $200 - $300
Acrylic on panel, "Certitude", signed and inscribed en verso. 18"h x 11"w and 25"h x 18.5"w framed
Alderfer Auction
Mar. 12, 2020
Michael Kessler (Born 1954)
Est: $200 - $300
Acrylic on wood, "Ribbons" unsigned. Double sided abstract composition, "Patterns" is on the reverse. 22.5"h and 31.5"w framed.
Alderfer Auction
Sep. 14, 2019
MICHAEL KESSLER (AMERICAN, B. 1954)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Michael Kessler (American, b. 1954) Tumblers, c.1988, acrylic on panel, signed verso, titled. 20 x 26 in. Condition: Very good
Neue Auctions
Sep. 14, 2019
MICHAEL KESSLER (AMERICAN , B.1954)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Michael Kessler (American , b.1954) Inside Outsiders, c.1988, acrylic on panel, signed and inscribed verso. 20 x 36 in. Condition: Very good
Neue Auctions
May. 11, 2019
Michael Kessler Abstract Painting
Est: $500 - $900
Kessler, Michael (American, b. 1954), untitled abstraction, 1995, acrylic on wood panel, 36 x 58 inches, signed and dated on panel reverse.
Concept Art Gallery
Nov. 03, 2018
Michael Kessler acrylic on canvas Ablation
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kessler, Michael (American, born 1954), Ablation, circa 1990, acrylic on canvas, 68 x 44 inches, signed and titled on canvas reverse,
Concept Art Gallery
Jan. 07, 2018
Michael Kessler (born 1954)
Est: $300 - $600
Michael Kessler (New Mexico, Pennsylvania, born 1954) Mixed media composition. Signed and titled "Birdline" verso. Overall Size: 20 x 28 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 26, 2017
"Saxifrax" Michael Kessler (born 1954)
Est: $400 - $800
"Saxifrax" Michael Kessler (born 1954) Mixed media composition. Size: 20 x 28 in. Signed verso. Michael Kessler was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He received a B.F.A. from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania in 1978. His awards include the Rome Prize for Painting from the American Academy in Rome in 1990, and a Pollock/Krasner Award in Painting in 1992. Kessler's work has been widely exhibited in the US and abroad, and has been featured in over 70 solo exhibitions since 1983. His paintings are widely collected and appear in over 20 museum collections in the US, including the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Kessler lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 26, 2017
Attr. Michael Kessler (born 1954)
Est: $300 - $600
Attr. Michael Kessler (born 1954) mixed media composition. Sight Size: 14 x 20 in. Michael Kessler was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He received a B.F.A. from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania in 1978. His awards include the Rome Prize for Painting from the American Academy in Rome in 1990, and a Pollock/Krasner Award in Painting in 1992. Kessler's work has been widely exhibited in the US and abroad, and has been featured in over 70 solo exhibitions since 1983. His paintings are widely collected and appear in over 20 museum collections in the US, including the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Kessler lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Oct. 15, 2017
Michael Kessler (b. 1954) Abstract Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Michael Kessler (American, b. 1954) Abstract Painting, acrylic and gold leaf painting on board, signed. Size: 18.25'' x 10.5'', 46 x 27 cm (board); 26'' x 18.25'', 66 x 46 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Mar. 26, 2017
Michael Kessler (born 1954)
Est: $300 - $600
Michael Kessler (New Mexico, Pennsylvania, born 1954) Mixed media composition. Signed and titled "Birdline" verso. Sight Size: 20 x 28 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 19, 2017
MICHAEL KESSLER (AMERICAN 1954-), OIL ON PANEL, "HEADS", SIGNED 1984. 16 X 20"; FRAMED IN ARTIST-MADE FRAME 26 X 28" NOTE: GREENE GALLERY LABEL VERSO
Est: $500 - $800
MICHAEL KESSLER (AMERICAN 1954-), OIL ON PANEL, "HEADS", SIGNED 1984. 16 X 20"; FRAMED IN ARTIST-MADE FRAME 26 X 28" NOTE: GREENE GALLERY LABEL VERSO
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