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# Hilary Paynter (b. 1943)

Hilary Paynter is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $148. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hilary Paynter is recorded as sold in 2017 for $262; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hilary Paynter work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilary Paynter work is $148.

The median Hilary Paynter print sells for $148 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $148‡ | $629 | — | 2025-07-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $55–$256‡ | $148‡ | $629 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $629 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $262‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Hilary Paynter worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilary Paynter work is $148. The median Hilary Paynter print sells for $148 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hilary Paynter's auction record?

Hilary Paynter's auction record is $629, set in 2014.

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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, “Hilary Paynter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hilary-paynter (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.