> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-hone · updated 2026-11-03

# David Hone (b. 1928)

David Hone is a British artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,718. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Hone sold in 2025 for $3,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Hone work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hone work is $1,718.

The median David Hone painting sells for $1,718 across 25 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $1,718† | $6,287† | 86.2% | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,094–$1,853 | $1,518 | $3,440 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,371–$5,373† | $3,187† | $6,287† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $6,287† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,861 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hone worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hone work is $1,718. The median David Hone painting sells for $1,718 across 25 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Hone painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hone painting is $1,718. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Hone's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hone painting is $6,287. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,287 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small David Hone painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Hone painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Hone's auction record?

David Hone's auction record is $6,287, set in 1998. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,287 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Hone auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-hone (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.