Frank Hampson (1918–1985)
What is Frank Hampson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Frank Hampson at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,307 including buyer’s premium (middle half $980–$1,568, n=6). The auction record is $1,655 for The Mekon (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mekon, 1980 | Mixed media | $1,655 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | The Mekon, 1918 | Mixed media | $1,655 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | SHE'S A BEAUTY!, 1918 | Watercolour and pen and ink | $1,655 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | CALLING COLONEL DARE!, 1918 | Watercolour | $1,481 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future for the cover of The Eagle, vol.1 no. 29, 1918 | Watercolour and pen and ink | $1,481 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Dan Dare with a pipe, 1980 | Watercolour and gouache | $1,307 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Dan Dare with a pipe, 1918 | Watercolour and gouache | $1,307 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | DIRTY WEATHER AHEAD, SIR, 1918 | Watercolour and pen and ink | $1,307 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Frank Hampson (1918-1985) The Voyage to Venus (1/33/2) gouache on board original artwork for Dan | — | $1,292 | Woolley and Wallis | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Frank Hampson (1918-1985) Pilot of the Future (1/27/1) gouache on board original artwork for Dan | — | $1,211 | Woolley and Wallis | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,307 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,307 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Frank Hampson is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,299. 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 Frank Hampson sold in 2025 for $1,655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Hampson on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Hampson work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hampson work is $1,299.
The median Frank Hampson work on paper sells for $1,307 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,307‡ | $1,655 | — | 2025-10-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $965–$1,437‡ | $1,307‡ | $1,655 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,481 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Hampson worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hampson work is $1,299. The median Frank Hampson work on paper sells for $1,307 across 10 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 small Frank Hampson work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Hampson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Hampson's auction record?
Frank Hampson's auction record is $1,655, set in 2025.
See the full Frank Hampson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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