Barbara Hepworth is a British (modern) artist with 358 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $166,894.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 97 | $3,008 | $40,320 | 93.8% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 10 | $88,267 | $205,861 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $102,329 | $633,208 | 96.8% | 2025-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 166 | $430,364 | $11.6M | 97.6% | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 193 | $457,276 | $11.6M | — | 2026-03-18 |
Barbara Hepworth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (97 lots) median $3,008 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $88,267, record $205,861. A typical Barbara Hepworth painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 193 lots) the median is $457,276.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled (Two Forms) | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $49,020 |
| Curved Form | 2026-03-18 | Christie's | $1,352,425 |
| Solitary Form | 2026-03-18 | Christie's | $718,476 |
| Three Forms | 2026-03-06 | Christie's | $457,276 |
| Three Obliques (Walk in) | 2026-03-04 | Sotheby's | $4,691,720 |
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Hepworth sculpture is $430,364.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Hepworth sculpture is $11,565,000.
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Hepworth print is $3,008.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Hepworth print is $40,320.
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Hepworth work on paper is $102,329.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Hepworth work on paper is $633,208.
Barbara Hepworth's auction record is $11,565,000, set on 2023-11-09.