> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hew-locke · updated 2026-11-01

# Hew Locke (b. 1959)

Hew Locke is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,932.

A work by Hew Locke sold in 2025 for $16,089, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hew Locke work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hew Locke work is $15,932.

The median Hew Locke work on paper sells for $7,235 across 3 lots.

The median Hew Locke sculpture sells for $16,089 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,235 | $14,066 | — | 2021-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $16,089 | $16,089 | — | 2025-10-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $16,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $14,066 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,235 |

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 Hew Locke worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hew Locke work is $15,932. The median Hew Locke work on paper sells for $7,235 across 3 lots. The median Hew Locke sculpture sells for $16,089 across 1 lots.

### What is Hew Locke's auction record?

Hew Locke's auction record is $75,550, set in 2006.

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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, “Hew Locke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hew-locke (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.