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# James Hull (1921–1990)

## What is James Hull’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for James Hull at 7 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $484 including buyer’s premium (middle half $287–$662, n=34). The auction record is $4,893 for Untitled (2025, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1956 | Oil on board | $4,893 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | X 89, 1989 | Acrylic and pastel on card | $2,268 | Roseberys London | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION IX, 1921 | Gouache | $2,091 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Nocturne, circa 1986 | Signed and dated (to reverse), watercolour and gouache on paper | $1,570 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Composition Grey and White | Gouache and ink on board | $1,546 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Abstract, 1987 | Signed and dated upper right, watercolour | $1,527 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | COMPOSITION V 86, 1921 | Watercolour | $1,481 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION (RED, GREY, BLACK), 1921 | Collage | $1,394 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Abstract composition, 1988 | Watercolour and coloured crayon | $1,339 | Roseberys London | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Musician in an interior, 1948 | Gouache and ink on paper | $1,333 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $831 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $584 |
| Prints | 7 | $303 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 72 | $610 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Hull is a British artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $610. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Hull sold in 2026 for $1,333, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Hull work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hull work is $610.

The median James Hull work on paper sells for $584 across 52 lots.

The median James Hull painting sells for $836 across 15 lots.

The median James Hull print sells for $303 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) James Hull work on papers typically sell for $383–$998 (the middle half of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $303 | $689 | — | 2026-05-13 |
| Paintings | 15 | $836 | $4,893 | — | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $584† | $2,268 | 91.2% | 2026-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,179 | $4,893 | — | 2025-03-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Hull's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $303. Paintings (15 lots) median $836, record $4,893. A typical James Hull painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $2,179.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $237–$378 | $303 | $689 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $610–$958 | $784 | $2,091 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $383–$998 | $610 | $2,268 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,893 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,268 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,570 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $689 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $444 |

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 Hull worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hull work is $610. The median James Hull work on paper sells for $584 across 52 lots. The median James Hull painting sells for $836 across 15 lots. The median James Hull print sells for $303 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Hull work on papers typically sell for $383–$998 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Hull work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hull work on paper is $584. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Hull's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hull work on paper is $2,268.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hull painting is $836.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hull painting is $4,893.

### What is the average price of a medium James Hull work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Hull work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium James Hull painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Hull painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

James Hull's auction record is $4,893, 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, “James Hull auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-hull (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.