> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-hewitt · updated 2026-11-02

# James Hewitt (b. 1934)

James Hewitt is an artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $69. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Hewitt sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $81 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Hewitt work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hewitt work is $69.

The median James Hewitt painting sells for $69 across 44 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James Hewitt paintings typically sell for $58–$98 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $69† | $244† | 86.3% | 2026-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $244† | $275† | — | 2024-09-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $58–$98† | $69† | $244† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $244† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $228† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 James Hewitt worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hewitt work is $69. The median James Hewitt painting sells for $69 across 44 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Hewitt paintings typically sell for $58–$98 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Hewitt painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hewitt painting is $69. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Hewitt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hewitt painting is $244. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $244 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small James Hewitt painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Hewitt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $69, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Hewitt's auction record?

James Hewitt's auction record is $244, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $244 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “James Hewitt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-hewitt (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.