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# Howard Hodgkin (1932–2017)

## What is Howard Hodgkin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,041 auction results for Howard Hodgkin at 63 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,394–$7,019, n=111). The auction record is $2,339,467 for Mrs Acton in Delhi (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs Acton in Delhi, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $2,339,467 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Goodbye to the Bay of Naples, 1980 | Painting | $2,208,097 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | In the Green Room, 1984-1986 | Painting | $1,839,520 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | The Green Château, 1976 | Painting | $1,737,385 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | In the Green Room, 1984 | Painting | $1,696,937 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Out of the Window, 2000 | Painting | $1,582,472 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Writing, 1991 | Painting | $1,445,931 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Venice Rain, 1984 | Painting | $1,413,728 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Rhode Island, 2000 | Painting | $1,183,157 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | The Spectator, 1984 | Painting | $940,905 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 93 | $275,876 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $9,362 |
| Other | 50 | $5,655 |
| Prints | 657 | $2,877 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 184 | $8,964 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 193 | $4,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 449 | $2,540 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,041 results from 63 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Howard Hodgkin is a British (modern) artist with 1,238 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,441. 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 Howard Hodgkin sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Howard Hodgkin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Howard Hodgkin work worth?

Across 1,034 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Hodgkin work is $3,441.

The median Howard Hodgkin print sells for $2,849 across 847 lots.

The median Howard Hodgkin painting sells for $186,660 across 114 lots.

The median Howard Hodgkin work on paper sells for $8,559 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Howard Hodgkin prints typically sell for $1,200–$3,510 (the middle half of 453 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Howard Hodgkin prints typically sell for $2,193–$6,048 (the middle half of 189 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 | 957 | $2,849†‡ | $77,500 | 88.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 121 | $186,660‡ | $2.2M | 94.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $8,559 | $874,114 | 96.3% | 2024-10-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $12,816‡ | $24,474 | — | 2025-06-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $6,197 | $10,625 | — | 2019-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 80 | $360,660‡ | $2.3M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Howard Hodgkin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (957 lots) median $2,849 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $186,660, record $2,208,097. A typical Howard Hodgkin painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 80 lots) the median is $360,660.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 189 | $2,193–$6,048†‡ | $3,865†‡ | $22,481 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 453 | $1,200–$3,510†‡ | $2,053†‡ | $32,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 178 | $3,140–$11,464†‡ | $7,164†‡ | $77,500 |

† 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) | 29 | $75,940–$293,908‡ | $148,480‡ | $940,905 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $29,871–$480,629 | $223,702 | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $14,043–$761,211 | $223,307 | $1.8M |

‡ 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) | 7 | $3,455–$46,575 | $5,360 | $306,278 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $7,313–$15,644 | $8,158 | $874,114 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $874,114 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $306,278 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $77,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $74,837 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $24,474 |
| Photography | 2019 | $10,625 |

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 Howard Hodgkin worth?

Across 1,034 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Hodgkin work is $3,441. The median Howard Hodgkin print sells for $2,849 across 847 lots. The median Howard Hodgkin painting sells for $186,660 across 114 lots. The median Howard Hodgkin work on paper sells for $8,559 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Howard Hodgkin prints typically sell for $1,200–$3,510 (the middle half of 453 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Howard Hodgkin prints typically sell for $2,193–$6,048 (the middle half of 189 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 Howard Hodgkin print?

Based on 847 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Hodgkin print is $2,849. 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 Howard Hodgkin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Hodgkin print is $77,500.

### What is the average price of a Howard Hodgkin painting?

Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Hodgkin painting is $186,660. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Howard Hodgkin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Hodgkin painting is $2,208,097.

### What is the average price of a Howard Hodgkin work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Hodgkin work on paper is $8,559.

### What is Howard Hodgkin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Hodgkin work on paper is $874,114.

### What is the average price of a medium Howard Hodgkin print?

Based on 453 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Howard Hodgkin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,053, 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 small Howard Hodgkin print?

Based on 189 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Howard Hodgkin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,865, 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 Howard Hodgkin's auction record?

Howard Hodgkin's auction record is $2,339,467, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Howard Hodgkin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/howard-hodgkin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.