David Hockney (1937–2026)
David Hockney is a British artist with 1,138 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,786. 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 Hockney sold in 2026 for $424,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Hockney on OpeningBid →What is a David Hockney work worth?
Across 1,004 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hockney work is $4,786.
The median David Hockney print sells for $3,741 across 840 lots.
The median David Hockney work on paper sells for $32,635 across 77 lots.
The median David Hockney photograph sells for $2,016 across 37 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $503–$14,370 (the middle half of 448 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $1,235–$6,435 (the middle half of 252 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 | 914 | $3,741†‡ | $424,167 | 91.9% | 2026-09-29 |
| Paintings | 12 | $333,733 | $1M | — | 2022-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $32,635†‡ | $806,394 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 45 | $2,016†‡ | $60,175 | 82.2% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $124,622† | $1.3M | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Hockney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (914 lots) median $3,741 with 91.9% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $333,733, record $1,001,198. A typical David Hockney painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 51 lots) the median is $124,622.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 252 | $1,235–$6,435†‡ | $2,716†‡ | $44,804 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 448 | $503–$14,370†‡ | $4,823†‡ | $149,720† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 72 | $2,594–$57,488‡ | $20,208‡ | $424,167 |
† 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) | 7 | $90,968–$941,994 | $333,733 | $1M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $13,040–$51,929‡ | $27,314‡ | $271,903 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $16,358–$104,819† | $41,116† | $806,394 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $82,860–$505,293 | $204,311 | $759,924 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 21 | $717–$6,649‡ | $2,000‡ | $59,808 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $989,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $806,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $759,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $424,167 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $274,833 |
| Photography | 2009 | $60,175 |
| Photography | 2010 | $59,808 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Hockney worth?
Across 1,004 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hockney work is $4,786. The median David Hockney print sells for $3,741 across 840 lots. The median David Hockney work on paper sells for $32,635 across 77 lots. The median David Hockney photograph sells for $2,016 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $503–$14,370 (the middle half of 448 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $1,235–$6,435 (the middle half of 252 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 Hockney print?
Based on 840 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney print is $3,741. 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 Hockney's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hockney print is $424,167.
What is the average price of a David Hockney work on paper?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney work on paper is $32,635. 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 Hockney's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hockney work on paper is $806,394.
What is the average price of a David Hockney photograph?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney photograph is $2,016. 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 Hockney's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hockney photograph is $60,175.
What is the average price of a medium David Hockney print?
Based on 448 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Hockney print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,823, 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 David Hockney print?
Based on 252 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Hockney print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,716, 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 Hockney's auction record?
David Hockney's auction record is $1,300,363, set in 2021.
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