Arthur Hughes (1805–1838)
Arthur Hughes is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $10,891. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Arthur Hughes sold in 2026 for $93,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Hughes work is $10,891.
The median Arthur Hughes painting sells for $16,213 across 18 lots.
The median Arthur Hughes work on paper sells for $3,294 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $16,213‡ | $185,930 | 90% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,294† | $14,822 | — | 2024-02-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $161,733 | $185,930 | — | 2022-12-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $313–$30,144‡ | $2,188‡ | $70,998 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $55,369–$152,609‡ | $109,129‡ | $185,930 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $622–$8,037† | $3,294† | $14,822 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $185,930 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $161,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $14,822 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $10,558 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arthur Hughes worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Hughes work is $10,891. The median Arthur Hughes painting sells for $16,213 across 18 lots. The median Arthur Hughes work on paper sells for $3,294 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Arthur Hughes painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Hughes painting is $16,213. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Arthur Hughes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Hughes painting is $185,930.
What is the average price of a small Arthur Hughes painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Hughes painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Arthur Hughes's auction record?
Arthur Hughes's auction record is $185,930, set in 2022.
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