Frances Hodgkins (1869–1947)
What is Frances Hodgkins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Frances Hodgkins at 13 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,196 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,679–$26,277, n=6). The auction record is $213,370 for Christmas Tree (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas Tree, 1869 | Oil paint | $213,370 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Ibiza, 1934 | Oil paint | $43,035 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 3 | Flatford Bridge, 1869 | Watercolor | $36,834 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | The Bridge, 1869 | Watercolour heightened with white | $29,376 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | The Bridge, 1946 | Watercolour heightened with white | $29,376 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Old Street, Dinan, 1902 | Watercolour on paper | $26,371 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Old street, Dinan, 1902 | Watercolour on paper | $26,370 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Old Street, Dinan, 1902 | Watercolour on paper | $25,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | On the beach, 1869 | Gouache | $25,492 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | Boats, Kimmeridge, 1940 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $25,475 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $15,391 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $20,393 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $14,196 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Frances Hodgkins is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $20,487. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frances Hodgkins sold in 2026 for $26,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Hodgkins work is $20,487.
The median Frances Hodgkins work on paper sells for $20,582 across 25 lots.
The median Frances Hodgkins painting sells for $29,238 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $29,238 | $213,370 | 80% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $20,582† | $69,844† | 89.3% | 2026-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,211–$25,618† | $13,228† | $52,690† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $14,680–$31,656† | $20,582† | $69,844† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $213,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $69,844† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $52,690† |
| Paintings | 1999 | $43,035 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frances Hodgkins worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Hodgkins work is $20,487. The median Frances Hodgkins work on paper sells for $20,582 across 25 lots. The median Frances Hodgkins painting sells for $29,238 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Frances Hodgkins work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances Hodgkins work on paper is $20,582. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frances Hodgkins's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances Hodgkins work on paper is $69,844. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $69,844 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Frances Hodgkins work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frances Hodgkins work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frances Hodgkins's auction record?
Frances Hodgkins's auction record is $213,370, set in 2020.
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