Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006)
Ian Hamilton Finlay is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $8,899. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ian Hamilton Finlay sold in 2017 for $9,552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Hamilton Finlay work is $8,899.
The median Ian Hamilton Finlay print sells for $4,839 across 2 lots.
The median Ian Hamilton Finlay painting sells for $30 across 1 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 | 2 | $4,839‡ | $9,552 | — | 2020-07-31 |
| Paintings | 1 | $30† | $30† | — | 2019-08-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ian Hamilton Finlay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,839. Paintings (1 lots) median $30, record $30. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30 (buyer's premium not included).
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $9,552 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $125‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $30† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ian Hamilton Finlay worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Hamilton Finlay work is $8,899. The median Ian Hamilton Finlay print sells for $4,839 across 2 lots. The median Ian Hamilton Finlay painting sells for $30 across 1 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 Ian Hamilton Finlay's auction record?
Ian Hamilton Finlay's auction record is $9,552, set in 2017.
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