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# Damien Hirst (b. 1965)

## What is Damien Hirst’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 4,953 auction results for Damien Hirst at 113 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,025 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,418–$20,245, n=735). The auction record is $19,239,394 for Lullaby Spring (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lullaby Spring | — | $19,239,394 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Lullaby Winter, 2002 | Glass | $7,432,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | The Void, 2000 | Glass | $5,250,000 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 4 | Lullaby Winter, 2002 | Glass | $4,666,492 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 5 | Away from the Flock, 1994 | Glass | $4,412,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 6 | Daemon, 2007 | Butterflies and household gloss paint on canvas in artist's frame | $3,630,000 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | I am Become Death, Shatterer of Worlds, 2006 | Butterflies and household gloss paint on canvas in artist's frame | $3,479,139 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | The Warrior and the Bear, 2015 | Bronze | $3,450,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Away From the Flock, Divided, 1995 | Glass | $3,376,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 10 | Momentary Love Blossom, 2018 | Oil paint | $3,040,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 75 | $47,500 |
| Photographs | 24 | $20,898 |
| Prints | 1,497 | $9,921 |
| Works on paper | 333 | $9,474 |
| Paintings | 1,352 | $9,361 |
| Other | 605 | $9,140 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 980 | $32,363 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,873 | $7,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 857 | $5,313 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 4,953 results from 113 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Damien Hirst is a British (modern) artist with 6,686 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,514. 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 Damien Hirst is recorded as sold in 2026 for $21,894; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Damien Hirst works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Damien Hirst work worth?

Across 4,909 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Damien Hirst work is $8,514.

The median Damien Hirst print sells for $7,011 across 2,390 lots.

The median Damien Hirst painting sells for $10,153 across 1,023 lots.

The median Damien Hirst sculpture sells for $13,794 across 472 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Damien Hirst prints typically sell for $3,308–$17,640 (the middle half of 1,330 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Damien Hirst paintings typically sell for $3,193–$9,373 (the middle half of 619 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 | 2,946 | $7,011†‡ | $257,695 | 81.1% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 1,147 | $10,153†‡ | $3.6M | 89.2% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 227 | $9,416†‡ | $938,336 | 85% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 515 | $13,794‡ | $7.4M | 91.7% | 2026-10-25 |
| Photography | 140 | $9,999†‡ | $326,500 | 77.1% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 564 | $366,771†‡ | $19.2M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Damien Hirst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,946 lots) median $7,011 with 81.1% sell-through. Paintings (1,147 lots) median $10,153, record $3,630,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 564 lots) the median is $366,771.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 571 | $1,356–$6,994†‡ | $3,626†‡ | $82,743 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,330 | $3,308–$17,640†‡ | $8,286†‡ | $242,051 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 377 | $6,840–$37,800†‡ | $14,708†‡ | $257,695 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 105 | $13,978–$103,137†‡ | $34,571†‡ | $381,196 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 619 | $3,193–$9,373†‡ | $5,000†‡ | $3.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 261 | $277,419–$807,041‡ | $475,464‡ | $3.5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 96 | $3,769–$13,236†‡ | $9,283†‡ | $114,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $4,966–$17,868† | $10,000† | $230,547 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $8,975–$151,536 | $19,609 | $938,336 |

† 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) | 65 | $1,524–$8,125‡ | $3,528‡ | $712,205 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 305 | $7,025–$24,124‡ | $13,649‡ | $2.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 99 | $13,560–$636,644 | $47,495 | $7.4M |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $389–$3,511†‡ | $1,920†‡ | $6,348† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $8,144–$19,894†‡ | $10,098†‡ | $122,550 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $9,839–$19,525†‡ | $12,353†‡ | $326,500 |

† 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 | 2007 | $7.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5.2M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3.6M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $938,336 |
| Photography | 2009 | $326,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $292,948 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $257,695 |

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 Damien Hirst worth?

Across 4,909 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Damien Hirst work is $8,514. The median Damien Hirst print sells for $7,011 across 2,390 lots. The median Damien Hirst painting sells for $10,153 across 1,023 lots. The median Damien Hirst sculpture sells for $13,794 across 472 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Damien Hirst prints typically sell for $3,308–$17,640 (the middle half of 1,330 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Damien Hirst paintings typically sell for $3,193–$9,373 (the middle half of 619 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 Damien Hirst print?

Based on 2,390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Damien Hirst print is $7,011. 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 Damien Hirst's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Damien Hirst print is $257,695.

### What is the average price of a Damien Hirst painting?

Based on 1,023 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Damien Hirst painting is $10,153. 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 Damien Hirst's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Damien Hirst painting is $3,630,000.

### What is the average price of a Damien Hirst sculpture?

Based on 472 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Damien Hirst sculpture is $13,794. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Damien Hirst's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Damien Hirst sculpture is $7,432,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Damien Hirst print?

Based on 1,330 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Damien Hirst print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,286, 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 medium Damien Hirst painting?

Based on 619 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Damien Hirst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,000, 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 Damien Hirst's auction record?

Damien Hirst's auction record is $19,239,394, set in 2007.

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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, “Damien Hirst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/damien-hirst (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.