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# Jim Hodges (b. 1957)

## What is Jim Hodges’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Jim Hodges at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,774 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$219,300, n=13). The auction record is $2,098,500 for When We Stay (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | When We Stay | Silk, cotton, polyester and thread | $2,098,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Untitled (Study for Gate), 2013 | Various chains | $1,332,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | A Faraway Corner | White brass chain in 13 parts | $1,082,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 4 | No-one Ever Leaves | Silver chain with leather jacket | $689,600 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 5 | See II, 2003 | Mirror on canvas | $665,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 6 | Angels Voices | Brass chain | $591,748 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | From Above, 1993 | Silver | $515,398 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | These Three, So Close..., 1995 | Silver plate | $504,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Where are we now?, 1999 | Burlap | $504,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 10 | another together, 2015 | Sculpture | $460,478 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $282,272 |
| Paintings | 12 | $141,250 |
| Other | 34 | $34,875 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $6,774 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $83,981 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $8,255 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $7,763 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jim Hodges is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $21,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jim Hodges sold in 2026 for $384,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jim Hodges work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jim Hodges work worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Hodges work is $21,250.

The median Jim Hodges work on paper sells for $18,063 across 28 lots.

The median Jim Hodges print sells for $1,633 across 12 lots.

The median Jim Hodges sculpture sells for $248,250 across 8 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 | 19 | $1,633 | $118,750 | 63.2% | 2024-06-27 |
| Paintings | 6 | $300,000 | $665,000 | 83.3% | 2024-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $18,063 | $1.3M | 90.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $248,250 | $591,748 | 80% | 2025-11-21 |
| Photography | 9 | $6,750 | $112,500 | 88.9% | 2025-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $277,200 | $2.1M | — | 2026-06-09 |

Jim Hodges's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,633 with 63.2% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $300,000, record $665,000. A typical Jim Hodges painting sells for around 184× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $277,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $875–$3,810 | $2,375 | $118,750 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,064–$29,382 | $6,774 | $384,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $18,295–$59,630 | $30,250 | $1.3M |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $34,174–$219,300 | $56,250 | $444,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $665,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $591,748 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $504,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $460,478 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $384,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $118,750 |
| Photography | 2019 | $112,500 |

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 Jim Hodges worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jim Hodges work is $21,250. The median Jim Hodges work on paper sells for $18,063 across 28 lots. The median Jim Hodges print sells for $1,633 across 12 lots. The median Jim Hodges sculpture sells for $248,250 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jim Hodges work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jim Hodges work on paper is $18,063.

### What is Jim Hodges's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jim Hodges work on paper is $1,332,500.

### What is the average price of a Jim Hodges print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jim Hodges print is $1,633.

### What is Jim Hodges's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jim Hodges print is $118,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Jim Hodges work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jim Hodges work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jim Hodges's auction record?

Jim Hodges's auction record is $2,098,500, set in 2010.

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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, “Jim Hodges auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jim-hodges (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.