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# David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a (1937–2026)

## What is David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 426 auction results for David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a at 9 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $909 including buyer’s premium (middle half $467–$4,478, n=155). The auction record is $1,122,843 for Big Stone (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Stone, 1962 | Oil paint | $1,122,843 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Two Pink Flowers, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $705,971 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Man in an Expensive Coat, 1962 | Oil paint | $609,688 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | View from Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, 1970 | Pencil | $511,441 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Red Flowers and Blue Spots, 1937 | Acrylic paint | $390,306 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Lake Como, 1937 | Watercolor | $300,937 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Detail of a Picture I had Intended to Paint in July 1989, 1961 | Oil paint | $269,299 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Celia, 1970 | Pencil | $246,776 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Onions, 1972 | Drawing | $235,655 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Los Angeles, 1964 | Drawing | $231,352 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $60,621 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $57,084 |
| Other | 40 | $7,234 |
| Prints | 334 | $789 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,805 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 173 | $1,186 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 234 | $822 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 426 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a is a British artist with 515 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $995. 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, O.m., C.h., R.a sold in 2026 for $6,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work worth?

Across 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work is $995.

The median David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print sells for $833 across 353 lots.

The median David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work on paper sells for $60,740 across 42 lots.

The median David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a photograph sells for $370 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a prints typically sell for $413–$1,909 (the middle half of 210 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a prints typically sell for $514–$2,003 (the middle half of 132 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 | 387 | $833‡ | $141,532 | 91.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 8 | $329,803 | $1.1M | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $60,740 | $511,441 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 9 | $370 | $15,628 | — | 2024-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $220,985 | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-30 |

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

David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (387 lots) median $833 with 91.2% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $329,803, record $1,122,843. A typical David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a painting sells for around 396× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $220,985.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 132 | $514–$2,003‡ | $889‡ | $44,730 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 210 | $413–$1,909‡ | $795‡ | $141,532 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,817–$6,091 | $2,554 | $23,738 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $60,621–$269,299 | $164,689 | $609,688 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $36,309–$128,888 | $58,186 | $511,441 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $55,799–$165,134 | $76,072 | $300,937 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $252–$423 | $370 | $15,628 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $705,971 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $511,441 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $300,937 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $141,532 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $64,890 |
| Photography | 2017 | $15,628 |
| Photography | 2021 | $568 |

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 David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a worth?

Across 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work is $995. The median David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print sells for $833 across 353 lots. The median David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work on paper sells for $60,740 across 42 lots. The median David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a photograph sells for $370 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a prints typically sell for $413–$1,909 (the middle half of 210 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a prints typically sell for $514–$2,003 (the middle half of 132 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, O.m., C.h., R.a print?

Based on 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print is $833. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print is $141,532.

### What is the average price of a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work on paper is $60,740.

### What is David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a work on paper is $511,441.

### What is the average price of a medium David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print?

Based on 210 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print?

Based on 132 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a print (small (under 50 cm)) is $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a's auction record?

David Hockney, O.m., C.h., R.a's auction record is $1,122,843, set in 2017.

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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.