David Hamilton
David Hamilton is a British (modern) artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $725. 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 David Hamilton is recorded as sold in 2024 for $1,891; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Hamilton on OpeningBid →What is a David Hamilton work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hamilton work is $725.
The median David Hamilton photograph sells for $771 across 33 lots.
The median David Hamilton painting sells for $316 across 4 lots.
The median David Hamilton print sells for $132 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Hamilton photographs typically sell for $579–$1,854 (the middle half of 27 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 | $132† | $172 | — | 2022-05-24 |
| Paintings | 4 | $316‡ | $3,161 | — | 2023-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,058 | $1,058 | 50% | 2015-10-27 |
| Photography | 50 | $771†‡ | $5,232‡ | 66% | 2024-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,634‡ | $5,232‡ | — | 2015-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Hamilton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $132. Paintings (4 lots) median $316, record $3,161. A typical David Hamilton painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,634.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $579–$1,854†‡ | $771†‡ | $4,746‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $5,232‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $4,746‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,161 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,058 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $481‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $93† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Hamilton worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hamilton work is $725. The median David Hamilton photograph sells for $771 across 33 lots. The median David Hamilton painting sells for $316 across 4 lots. The median David Hamilton print sells for $132 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Hamilton photographs typically sell for $579–$1,854 (the middle half of 27 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 David Hamilton photograph?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hamilton photograph is $771. 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 David Hamilton's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hamilton photograph is $5,232. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small David Hamilton photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Hamilton photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $771, 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 David Hamilton's auction record?
David Hamilton's auction record is $5,232, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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