> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-hamilton-bush · updated 2026-11-03

# Jack Hamilton Bush (1909–1977)

## What is Jack Hamilton Bush’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Jack Hamilton Bush at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,992 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,456–$22,567, n=21). The auction record is $275,000 for Green Angle (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Angle, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $275,000 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Green Angle, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $275,000 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Mars, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $250,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Walkway Series D, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $250,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Attack, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $225,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | S-Curve, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $212,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Anthem, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $200,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Bas Continuo #1, 1976 | Acrylic polymer on canvas | $157,474 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 9 | Vic Day, 1974 | Acrylic on canvas | $112,835 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 10 | Yellow Bikini, 1971 | Acrylic on canvas | $69,437 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $46,215 |
| Prints | 8 | $6,027 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $212,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $8,021 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Hamilton Bush is a Canadian artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $20,824. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Hamilton Bush sold in 2025 for $20,831, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Jack Hamilton Bush works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Jack Hamilton Bush work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Hamilton Bush work is $20,824.

The median Jack Hamilton Bush painting sells for $35,851 across 32 lots.

The median Jack Hamilton Bush print sells for $6,171 across 11 lots.

The median Jack Hamilton Bush work on paper sells for $12,275 across 5 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 | 11 | $6,171‡ | $38,383‡ | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Paintings | 32 | $35,851‡ | $569,083‡ | — | 2026-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $12,275‡ | $20,831 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $237,500‡ | $569,083‡ | — | 2025-05-28 |

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

Jack Hamilton Bush's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $6,171. Paintings (32 lots) median $35,851, record $569,083. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jack Hamilton Bush painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $237,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,140–$6,599‡ | $6,171‡ | $38,383‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $12,211–$30,517‡ | $20,874‡ | $69,437 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $112,835–$250,000‡ | $212,500‡ | $569,083‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $569,083‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $275,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $38,383‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $20,831 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $20,816 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,992 |

‡ 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 Jack Hamilton Bush worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Hamilton Bush work is $20,824. The median Jack Hamilton Bush painting sells for $35,851 across 32 lots. The median Jack Hamilton Bush print sells for $6,171 across 11 lots. The median Jack Hamilton Bush work on paper sells for $12,275 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jack Hamilton Bush painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Hamilton Bush painting is $35,851. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jack Hamilton Bush's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Hamilton Bush painting is $569,083. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Jack Hamilton Bush print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Hamilton Bush print is $6,171. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jack Hamilton Bush's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Hamilton Bush print is $38,383. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Jack Hamilton Bush painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jack Hamilton Bush painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Jack Hamilton Bush painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jack Hamilton Bush painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $212,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jack Hamilton Bush's auction record?

Jack Hamilton Bush's auction record is $569,083, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jack Hamilton Bush auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jack-hamilton-bush (updated 2026-11-03).

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.