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# Frank Hampson (1918–1985)

## What is Frank Hampson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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, 1918 | Watercolour and gouache | $1,307 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Dan Dare with a pipe, 1980 | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,307 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,307 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Hampson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-hampson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.