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# Blair Hughes-Stanton (1902–1981)

## What is Blair Hughes-Stanton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Blair Hughes-Stanton at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $497 including buyer’s premium (middle half $282–$667, n=9). The auction record is $9,217 for Myth IV (2024, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myth IV, 1936 | Tempera on canvas | $9,217 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Myth III, 1936 | Tempera on canvas | $6,975 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Myth II, 1936 | Tempera on canvas | $6,024 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Reclining Nude, c.1936 | Ink and tempera on canvas | $6,019 | Roseberys London | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Two Figures, 1939 | Tempera on canvas | $4,639 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Myth V, 1936 | Tempera on canvas | $3,313 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Cassis, 1938 | Signed and dated (lower left), pen, ink and watercolour on paper | $2,595 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Girl with a Guitar, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $2,514 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Two Figures on the Rocks, Cassis, 1937 | Watercolour and ink on paper | $2,479 | Roseberys London | Oct 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE VORTEX, 1929 | Engraving | $1,662 | Sworders | Jul 2007 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $4,639 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $977 |
| Prints | 12 | $470 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,595 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $554 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Blair Hughes-Stanton is a British artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $554. 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 Blair Hughes-Stanton sold in 2026 for $558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Blair Hughes-Stanton work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton work is $554.

The median Blair Hughes-Stanton print sells for $271 across 34 lots.

The median Blair Hughes-Stanton painting sells for $3,976 across 10 lots.

The median Blair Hughes-Stanton work on paper sells for $826 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Blair Hughes-Stanton prints typically sell for $148–$550 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 42 | $271†‡ | $1,662 | 81% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,976‡ | $9,217 | 76.9% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $826†‡ | $2,595 | 92.3% | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,499 | $9,217 | — | 2024-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Blair Hughes-Stanton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $271 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $3,976, record $9,217. A typical Blair Hughes-Stanton painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,499.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $148–$550†‡ | $214†‡ | $1,662 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,951–$6,258‡ | $3,976‡ | $9,217 |

‡ 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 | $290–$1,284† | $892† | $2,479 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $667–$1,479‡ | $759‡ | $2,595 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,217 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,975 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,595 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,479 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,662 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $888 |

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 Blair Hughes-Stanton worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton work is $554. The median Blair Hughes-Stanton print sells for $271 across 34 lots. The median Blair Hughes-Stanton painting sells for $3,976 across 10 lots. The median Blair Hughes-Stanton work on paper sells for $826 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Blair Hughes-Stanton prints typically sell for $148–$550 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Blair Hughes-Stanton print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton print is $271. 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 Blair Hughes-Stanton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Blair Hughes-Stanton print is $1,662.

### What is the average price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton painting is $3,976. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Blair Hughes-Stanton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Blair Hughes-Stanton painting is $9,217.

### What is the average price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blair Hughes-Stanton work on paper is $826. 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 Blair Hughes-Stanton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Blair Hughes-Stanton work on paper is $2,595.

### What is the average price of a small Blair Hughes-Stanton print?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Blair Hughes-Stanton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Blair Hughes-Stanton's auction record?

Blair Hughes-Stanton's auction record is $9,217, set in 2024.

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

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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.