Francis Hewlett (1930–2012)
Francis Hewlett is a British artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $164. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Hewlett sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $164 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Hewlett on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Hewlett work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Hewlett work is $164.
The median Francis Hewlett painting sells for $214 across 14 lots.
The median Francis Hewlett work on paper sells for $112 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 24 | $214†‡ | $1,085 | 58.3% | 2025-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $112† | $201† | 60% | 2022-04-26 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $164–$246† | $193† | $1,085 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $110–$124† | $113† | $201† |
† 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 | 2005 | $1,085 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $524† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $201† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $124† |
† 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 Francis Hewlett worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Hewlett work is $164. The median Francis Hewlett painting sells for $214 across 14 lots. The median Francis Hewlett work on paper sells for $112 across 6 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 the average price of a Francis Hewlett painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Hewlett painting is $214. 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 Francis Hewlett's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Hewlett painting is $1,085.
What is Francis Hewlett's auction record?
Francis Hewlett's auction record is $1,085, set in 2005.
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