Derek Hirst (1930–2006)
Derek Hirst is a British (modern) artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $600.
A work by Derek Hirst sold in 2025 for $953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Derek Hirst on OpeningBid →What is a Derek Hirst work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Hirst work is $600.
The median Derek Hirst painting sells for $811 across 11 lots.
The median Derek Hirst work on paper sells for $305 across 7 lots.
The median Derek Hirst sculpture sells for $816 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $134 | $134 | 50% | 2019-11-28 |
| Paintings | 13 | $811 | $1,874 | 84.6% | 2024-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $305 | $1,023 | 87.5% | 2020-08-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $816 | $1,081 | — | 2023-09-12 |
Derek Hirst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $134 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $811, record $1,874. A typical Derek Hirst painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $679–$980 | $826 | $1,087 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $185–$649 | $341 | $1,023 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,874 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,087 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,081 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $649 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $551 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $134 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Derek Hirst worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek Hirst work is $600. The median Derek Hirst painting sells for $811 across 11 lots. The median Derek Hirst work on paper sells for $305 across 7 lots. The median Derek Hirst sculpture sells for $816 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Derek Hirst painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derek Hirst painting is $811.
What is Derek Hirst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Derek Hirst painting is $1,874.
What is Derek Hirst's auction record?
Derek Hirst's auction record is $1,874, set in 2022.
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