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# Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006)

Ian Hamilton Finlay is a British artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,184. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ian Hamilton Finlay sold in 2023 for $2,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian Hamilton Finlay work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Hamilton Finlay work is $1,184.

The median Ian Hamilton Finlay sculpture sells for $6,572 across 2 lots.

The median Ian Hamilton Finlay print sells for $801 across 3 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 | 3 | $801‡ | $1,184‡ | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $6,572 | $12,009 | 50% | 2026-06-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $12,009 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,184‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,135 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $801‡ |

‡ 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 Ian Hamilton Finlay worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Hamilton Finlay work is $1,184. The median Ian Hamilton Finlay sculpture sells for $6,572 across 2 lots. The median Ian Hamilton Finlay print sells for $801 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ian Hamilton Finlay's auction record?

Ian Hamilton Finlay's auction record is $12,009, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.