David Octavius Hill (1802–1870)
David Octavius Hill is a British artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,283. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Octavius Hill is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,313; 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 Octavius Hill on OpeningBid →What is a David Octavius Hill work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Octavius Hill work is $2,283.
The median David Octavius Hill photograph sells for $1,780 across 28 lots.
The median David Octavius Hill print sells for $2,400 across 17 lots.
The median David Octavius Hill work on paper sells for $1,972 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Octavius Hill photographs typically sell for $1,441–$3,591 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $2,400‡ | $5,200 | 89.5% | 2025-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,972‡ | $2,253‡ | — | 2018-03-09 |
| Photography | 35 | $1,780‡ | $16,180 | 80% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,500 | $16,180 | — | 2019-10-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,187–$3,250‡ | $2,400‡ | $5,200 |
‡ 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) | 24 | $1,441–$3,591‡ | $2,000‡ | $16,180 |
‡ 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 | 1999 | $16,180 |
| Photography | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $5,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,226‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,253‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,690‡ |
‡ 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 Octavius Hill worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Octavius Hill work is $2,283. The median David Octavius Hill photograph sells for $1,780 across 28 lots. The median David Octavius Hill print sells for $2,400 across 17 lots. The median David Octavius Hill work on paper sells for $1,972 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Octavius Hill photographs typically sell for $1,441–$3,591 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Octavius Hill photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Octavius Hill photograph is $1,780. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Octavius Hill's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Octavius Hill photograph is $16,180.
What is the average price of a David Octavius Hill print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Octavius Hill print is $2,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Octavius Hill's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Octavius Hill print is $5,200.
What is the average price of a small David Octavius Hill photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Octavius Hill photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, 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 Octavius Hill print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Octavius Hill print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Octavius Hill's auction record?
David Octavius Hill's auction record is $16,180, set in 1999.
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