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# David Hockney (1937–2026)

## What is David Hockney’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5,088 auction results for David Hockney at 129 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,819–$48,260, n=786). The auction record is $90,312,500 for Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), 1972 | Acrylic paint | $90,312,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Christopher Isherwood and Don Bachardy, 1968 | Acrylic on canvas | $44,335,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Nichols Canyon, 1980 | Acrylic paint | $41,067,500 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Sur la Terrasse, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $29,501,250 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | A Lawn Being Sprinkled, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $28,585,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Early Morning, Sainte-Maxime, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $23,527,127 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Winter Timber, 2009 | Oil paint | $23,290,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Early Blossom, Woldgate, 2009 | Oil paint | $19,385,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 9 | Still Life on a Glass Table, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $19,040,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Garrowby Hill, 2017 | Acrylic on canvas | $18,787,199 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 158 | $1,612,970 |
| Works on paper | 786 | $40,767 |
| Photographs | 142 | $13,763 |
| Other | 338 | $11,250 |
| Prints | 2,624 | $6,648 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $1,015 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 467 | $107,246 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,907 | $12,442 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,527 | $6,542 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5,088 results from 129 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Hockney is a British (modern) artist with 5,799 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $9,498. 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 $21,435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**29 David Hockney works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a David Hockney work worth?

Across 4,992 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hockney work is $9,498.

The median David Hockney print sells for $6,750 across 3,716 lots.

The median David Hockney work on paper sells for $44,786 across 524 lots.

The median David Hockney photograph sells for $5,783 across 199 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $2,880–$23,252 (the middle half of 1,873 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $2,125–$13,860 (the middle half of 1,401 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 | 4,091 | $6,750†‡ | $2M | 90.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 159 | $2.4M | $90.3M | 91.8% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 570 | $44,786†‡ | $10.5M | 91.9% | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,888 | $435,281 | — | 2026-10-13 |
| Photography | 232 | $5,783†‡ | $2.1M | 85.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 505 | $277,200†‡ | $90.3M | — | 2026-10-28 |

† 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 (4,091 lots) median $6,750 with 90.8% sell-through. Paintings (159 lots) median $2,367,000, record $90,312,500. A typical David Hockney painting sells for around 351× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 505 lots) the median is $277,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,401 | $2,125–$13,860†‡ | $4,788†‡ | $337,525 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,873 | $2,880–$23,252†‡ | $8,287†‡ | $963,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 293 | $10,080–$165,790†‡ | $60,000†‡ | $2M |

† 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) | 15 | $12,969–$744,448 | $72,952 | $6.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $265,965–$2.7M | $1.4M | $5.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 81 | $1.6M–$10.8M | $4.6M | $90.3M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 269 | $16,395–$75,000†‡ | $35,574†‡ | $3.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 156 | $20,652–$70,480†‡ | $42,390†‡ | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 90 | $60,381–$311,326†‡ | $126,482†‡ | $10.5M |

† 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) | 116 | $1,691–$5,964†‡ | $3,395†‡ | $2.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $9,562–$32,824†‡ | $15,120†‡ | $87,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $29,932–$71,916‡ | $47,489‡ | $157,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $90.3M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $44.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7.3M |
| Photography | 2016 | $2.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $435,281 |

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 worth?

Across 4,992 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hockney work is $9,498. The median David Hockney print sells for $6,750 across 3,716 lots. The median David Hockney work on paper sells for $44,786 across 524 lots. The median David Hockney photograph sells for $5,783 across 199 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $2,880–$23,252 (the middle half of 1,873 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Hockney prints typically sell for $2,125–$13,860 (the middle half of 1,401 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 3,716 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney print is $6,750. 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 $1,984,000.

### What is the average price of a David Hockney work on paper?

Based on 524 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney work on paper is $44,786. 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 $10,490,000.

### What is the average price of a David Hockney photograph?

Based on 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hockney photograph is $5,783. 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 $2,052,500.

### What is the average price of a medium David Hockney print?

Based on 1,873 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Hockney print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,287, 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 1,401 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Hockney print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,788, 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 $90,312,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Hockney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-hockney (updated 2026-11-03).

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.