Barbara Hepworth (1903–1975)
Barbara Hepworth is a British artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,039. 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 Barbara Hepworth sold in 2026 for $624,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barbara Hepworth on OpeningBid →What is a Barbara Hepworth work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Hepworth work is $6,039.
The median Barbara Hepworth print sells for $2,292 across 49 lots.
The median Barbara Hepworth sculpture sells for $139,337 across 37 lots.
The median Barbara Hepworth work on paper sells for $25,590 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Barbara Hepworth prints typically sell for $1,772–$3,752 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Barbara Hepworth sculptures typically sell for $51,536–$217,983 (the middle half of 22 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 | 50 | $2,292†‡ | $7,420 | 98% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 2 | $198,213 | $266,980 | — | 2019-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $25,590 | $171,212 | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 37 | $139,337†‡ | $2.1M | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $271,556 | $8.3M | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Barbara Hepworth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $2,292 with 98% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $198,213, record $266,980. A typical Barbara Hepworth painting sells for around 86× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $271,556.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $1,772–$3,752†‡ | $2,445†‡ | $7,343 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $51,536–$217,983†‡ | $92,223†‡ | $624,922 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $116,529–$740,946 | $455,185 | $2.1M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $848,551 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $266,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $171,212 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $129,445 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $98,503 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $7,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $7,343 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbara Hepworth worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Hepworth work is $6,039. The median Barbara Hepworth print sells for $2,292 across 49 lots. The median Barbara Hepworth sculpture sells for $139,337 across 37 lots. The median Barbara Hepworth work on paper sells for $25,590 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Barbara Hepworth prints typically sell for $1,772–$3,752 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Barbara Hepworth sculptures typically sell for $51,536–$217,983 (the middle half of 22 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 Barbara Hepworth print?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Hepworth print is $2,292. 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 Barbara Hepworth's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Hepworth print is $7,420.
What is the average price of a Barbara Hepworth sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Hepworth sculpture is $139,337. 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 Barbara Hepworth's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Hepworth sculpture is $2,058,507.
What is the average price of a medium Barbara Hepworth print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barbara Hepworth print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,445, 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 the average price of a small Barbara Hepworth sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Hepworth sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $92,223, 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 Barbara Hepworth's auction record?
Barbara Hepworth's auction record is $2,540,000, set in 2020.
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