Gary Hume (b. 1962)
What is Gary Hume’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 241 auction results for Gary Hume at 26 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,756 including buyer’s premium (middle half $641–$14,783, n=33). The auction record is $349,518 for Bird on a Branch (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird on a Branch, 1998 | Gloss household paint on aluminium | $349,518 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Back of a Snowman (Poppy), 2000 | Bronze | $291,270 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Love Loves Unlovable, 1994 | Painting | $276,745 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| 4 | Water, 2017 | Paper | $242,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | Despot, 1997 | Gloss household paint on aluminium | $180,247 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 6 | Charlie | Enamel on aluminium | $150,368 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 7 | Back of Snowman | Painted bronze | $146,510 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | Back of Snowman | Painted bronze | $144,107 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | In the Park, 1997 | Oil based enamel on aluminum panel | $131,152 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 10 | The Outsider, 2005 | Enamel paint on bronze | $128,942 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 61 | $32,826 |
| Other | 32 | $6,325 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $1,621 |
| Prints | 74 | $1,139 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $43,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 100 | $3,146 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $547 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 241 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Gary Hume is a British (modern) artist with 348 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,101. 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 Gary Hume sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Hume work is $4,101.
The median Gary Hume print sells for $1,097 across 85 lots.
The median Gary Hume painting sells for $19,260 across 44 lots.
The median Gary Hume work on paper sells for $1,986 across 45 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gary Hume prints typically sell for $632–$3,804 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Gary Hume sculptures typically sell for $31,660–$115,089 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 116 | $1,097†‡ | $23,750 | 73.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 54 | $19,260‡ | $276,745 | 81.5% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $1,986‡ | $242,000 | 84.9% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $68,750‡ | $349,518 | 79.2% | 2026-07-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $7,649 | $87,676 | — | 2023-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $123,750 | $349,518 | — | 2025-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gary Hume's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $1,097 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $19,260, record $276,745. A typical Gary Hume painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $123,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $436–$836 | $474 | $1,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $632–$3,804†‡ | $1,023†‡ | $14,775 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,343–$9,217 | $4,096 | $23,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $344–$1,261‡ | $387‡ | $5,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $9,680–$25,688 | $16,058 | $60,686 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $28,112–$96,932 | $50,800 | $276,745 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $516–$1,188‡ | $697‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,132–$7,034 | $4,956 | $79,197 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,833–$77,031‡ | $25,836‡ | $242,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $16,826–$112,500‡ | $101,195‡ | $146,510 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $31,660–$115,089 | $68,750 | $349,518 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $349,518 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $291,270 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $276,745 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $242,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $126,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $88,125 |
| Photography | 2023 | $87,676 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $23,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gary Hume worth?
Across 241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Hume work is $4,101. The median Gary Hume print sells for $1,097 across 85 lots. The median Gary Hume painting sells for $19,260 across 44 lots. The median Gary Hume work on paper sells for $1,986 across 45 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gary Hume prints typically sell for $632–$3,804 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Gary Hume sculptures typically sell for $31,660–$115,089 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 Gary Hume print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Hume print is $1,097. 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 Gary Hume's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Hume print is $23,750.
What is the average price of a Gary Hume painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Hume painting is $19,260. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gary Hume's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Hume painting is $276,745.
What is the average price of a Gary Hume work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Hume work on paper is $1,986. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gary Hume's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Hume work on paper is $242,000.
What is the average price of a medium Gary Hume print?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gary Hume print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,023, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Gary Hume sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gary Hume sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $68,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gary Hume's auction record?
Gary Hume's auction record is $349,518, set in 2014.
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