John Hoppner (1758–1810)
What is John Hoppner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for John Hoppner at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,912–$54,630, n=7). The auction record is $144,000 for Jane Harley (née Scott), Countess of Oxford, with Her Daughter, Jane Elizabeth Harley (later Lady Bickersteth Langdale) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $11,018 |
| Paintings | 45 | $4,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $44,241 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $3,733 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
John Hoppner is a British (modern) artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,576. 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 John Hoppner sold in 2026 for $23,348, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Hoppner work is $4,576.
The median John Hoppner painting sells for $6,016 across 56 lots.
The median John Hoppner work on paper sells for $3,800 across 5 lots.
The median John Hoppner print sells for $134 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoppner paintings typically sell for $1,845–$9,242 (the middle half of 38 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 | 3 | $134‡ | $4,248 | — | 2026-05-09 |
| Paintings | 64 | $6,016†‡ | $144,000 | 87.5% | 2026-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,800 | $5,523 | — | 2024-02-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $110,303 | $144,000 | — | 2025-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Hoppner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $134. Paintings (64 lots) median $6,016, record $144,000. A typical John Hoppner painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $110,303.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $1,845–$9,242†‡ | $3,709†‡ | $27,906‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $16,325–$61,607† | $33,020† | $144,000 |
† 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) | 5 | $1,710–$4,007 | $3,800 | $5,523 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $144,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $112,562 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $5,523 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,248 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $4,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $134‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Hoppner worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Hoppner work is $4,576. The median John Hoppner painting sells for $6,016 across 56 lots. The median John Hoppner work on paper sells for $3,800 across 5 lots. The median John Hoppner print sells for $134 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoppner paintings typically sell for $1,845–$9,242 (the middle half of 38 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 John Hoppner painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Hoppner painting is $6,016. 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 John Hoppner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Hoppner painting is $144,000.
What is the average price of a medium John Hoppner painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Hoppner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,709, 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 large John Hoppner painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large John Hoppner painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $33,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Hoppner's auction record?
John Hoppner's auction record is $144,000, set in 2025.
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