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# Ivon Hitchens (1893–1979)

## What is Ivon Hitchens’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 306 auction results for Ivon Hitchens at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $53,356 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,387–$84,568, n=35). The auction record is $391,607 for A Mill and Pool (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Mill and Pool, 1893 | Oil paint | $391,607 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Still Life with Azaleas, 1931 | Oil paint | $360,958 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 3 | Avington Water No. 3, 1965 | Oil paint | $342,511 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | The Boathouse No. 3, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $304,493 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Poppy Against a Blue Sky, 1968 | Oil paint | $289,752 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | John by Jordan, 1942 | Oil paint | $261,089 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | A Boat and Foliage in Five Chords, Second Study, 1893 | Oil paint | $244,586 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Still Life with Lilies, 1935 | Oil paint | $237,904 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 9 | Flowers in a White Bowl, 1933 | Oil paint | $229,918 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Garden Seat and Pool | Oil on canvas | $219,552 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 222 | $66,166 |
| Prints | 13 | $2,723 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,476 |
| Other | 24 | $1,957 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $115,305 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 196 | $60,608 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $2,387 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 306 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ivon Hitchens is a British (modern) artist with 345 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $53,356. 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 Ivon Hitchens sold in 2026 for $85,606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Ivon Hitchens works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ivon Hitchens work worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivon Hitchens work is $53,356.

The median Ivon Hitchens painting sells for $67,170 across 220 lots.

The median Ivon Hitchens work on paper sells for $1,727 across 35 lots.

The median Ivon Hitchens print sells for $2,013 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ivon Hitchens paintings typically sell for $42,440–$107,308 (the middle half of 187 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ivon Hitchens work on papers typically sell for $781–$3,288 (the middle half of 32 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 | 18 | $2,013†‡ | $5,541 | 94.4% | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 238 | $67,170†‡ | $391,607 | 92.4% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,727†‡ | $304,493 | 87.5% | 2024-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 74 | $145,546‡ | $391,607 | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ivon Hitchens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $2,013 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (238 lots) median $67,170, record $391,607. A typical Ivon Hitchens painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 74 lots) the median is $145,546.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,170–$3,026†‡ | $2,013†‡ | $5,541 |

† 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) | 6 | $45,120–$97,642† | $72,741† | $213,293 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 187 | $42,440–$107,308†‡ | $64,326†‡ | $360,958 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $69,660–$154,309† | $107,513† | $391,607 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 32 | $781–$3,288†‡ | $1,670†‡ | $34,814 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $391,607 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $360,958 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $304,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $34,814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,541 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,645 |

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 Ivon Hitchens worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivon Hitchens work is $53,356. The median Ivon Hitchens painting sells for $67,170 across 220 lots. The median Ivon Hitchens work on paper sells for $1,727 across 35 lots. The median Ivon Hitchens print sells for $2,013 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ivon Hitchens paintings typically sell for $42,440–$107,308 (the middle half of 187 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ivon Hitchens work on papers typically sell for $781–$3,288 (the middle half of 32 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 Ivon Hitchens painting?

Based on 220 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivon Hitchens painting is $67,170. 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 Ivon Hitchens's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivon Hitchens painting is $391,607.

### What is the average price of a Ivon Hitchens work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivon Hitchens work on paper is $1,727. 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 Ivon Hitchens's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivon Hitchens work on paper is $304,493.

### What is the average price of a Ivon Hitchens print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivon Hitchens print is $2,013. 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 Ivon Hitchens's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivon Hitchens print is $5,541.

### What is the average price of a medium Ivon Hitchens painting?

Based on 187 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ivon Hitchens painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $64,326, 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 Ivon Hitchens work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ivon Hitchens work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,670, 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 Ivon Hitchens's auction record?

Ivon Hitchens's auction record is $391,607, set in 2013.

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

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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.