Dorothy Hepworth (1894–1978)
Dorothy Hepworth is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $700. 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 Dorothy Hepworth sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $1,068 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dorothy Hepworth on OpeningBid →What is a Dorothy Hepworth work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Hepworth work is $700.
The median Dorothy Hepworth painting sells for $921 across 8 lots.
The median Dorothy Hepworth work on paper sells for $431 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $921†‡ | $1,265‡ | — | 2022-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $431†‡ | $1,023 | 71.4% | 2026-06-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $585–$1,068†‡ | $775†‡ | $1,249† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $386–$625†‡ | $431†‡ | $1,023 |
† 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 | 2014 | $1,265‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,265‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $625 |
‡ 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 Dorothy Hepworth worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Hepworth work is $700. The median Dorothy Hepworth painting sells for $921 across 8 lots. The median Dorothy Hepworth work on paper sells for $431 across 5 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 Dorothy Hepworth's auction record?
Dorothy Hepworth's auction record is $1,265, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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