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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Octavius Hill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-octavius-hill-3 (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.