> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ann-hamilton · updated 2026-11-02

# Ann Hamilton (b. 1956)

## What is Ann Hamilton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Ann Hamilton at 12 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $893 including buyer’s premium (middle half $300–$1,207, n=9). The auction record is $153,100 for abc.table (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abc.table, 1994-1995 | Wood dictionary stand, cloth, video, black and white, silent, 30 minutes, laser disk, laser disk player, monitor (9 inch screen) | $153,100 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (FROM THE BODY OBJECT SERIES), 1984 | Gelatin silver prints, in 12 parts | $68,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (The Body Object Series, #8-#16), 1984 | Gelatin silver prints | $66,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | Body/Object series, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $53,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled #8-16 (from The Body Object Series), 1984-1993 | Gelatin silver prints | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (The Body Object Series) #4 | Gelatin silver print | $16,717 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 7 | Untitled (from 'body object'), 1956 | Gelatin silver prints | $15,360 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled #10, 1993 | Gelatin silver print, printed 1993 | $11,202 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled #9, 1993 | Gelatin silver print, printed 1993 | $11,202 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Hair Collar), 1993 | Linen collar white hand-embroidered horsehair alphabet with wood and glass vitrine | $40,121 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $11,202 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,250 |
| Other | 14 | $1,241 |
| Prints | 5 | $625 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,448 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,207 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ann Hamilton is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,262. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ann Hamilton sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ann Hamilton work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ann Hamilton work is $1,262.

The median Ann Hamilton print sells for $775 across 13 lots.

The median Ann Hamilton photograph sells for $5,225 across 16 lots.

The median Ann Hamilton work on paper sells for $1,250 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $775† | $2,375 | 65% | 2026-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,250 | $3,500 | — | 2024-04-16 |
| Photography | 18 | $5,225 | $68,750 | 88.9% | 2025-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $68,750 | $153,100 | — | 2020-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $300–$625† | $387† | $2,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $804–$1,161 | $1,000 | $1,207 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,875 | $1,250 | $3,500 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,520–$17,640 | $11,202 | $68,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $68,750 |
| Photography | 2006 | $66,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,207 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ann Hamilton worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ann Hamilton work is $1,262. The median Ann Hamilton print sells for $775 across 13 lots. The median Ann Hamilton photograph sells for $5,225 across 16 lots. The median Ann Hamilton work on paper sells for $1,250 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ann Hamilton print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ann Hamilton print is $775. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ann Hamilton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ann Hamilton print is $2,375.

### What is the average price of a Ann Hamilton photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ann Hamilton photograph is $5,225.

### What is Ann Hamilton's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ann Hamilton photograph is $68,750.

### What is the average price of a small Ann Hamilton photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ann Hamilton photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ann Hamilton's auction record?

Ann Hamilton's auction record is $153,100, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ann Hamilton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ann-hamilton (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.