John Hoppner (1758–1810)
John Hoppner is a British artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,210. 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 $16,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Hoppner work is $1,210.
The median John Hoppner painting sells for $1,300 across 34 lots.
The median John Hoppner print sells for $344 across 9 lots.
The median John Hoppner work on paper sells for $303 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoppner paintings typically sell for $694–$3,506 (the middle half of 27 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 | 13 | $344†‡ | $2,400† | 69.2% | 2025-03-21 |
| Paintings | 48 | $1,300†‡ | $21,888 | 70.8% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $303† | $1,837† | 83.3% | 2023-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,648 | $21,888 | — | 2019-11-12 |
† 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 (13 lots) median $344 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $1,300, record $21,888. A typical John Hoppner painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $17,648.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $46–$685†‡ | $230†‡ | $2,400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 27 | $694–$3,506†‡ | $1,316†‡ | $21,888 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $21,888 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $17,648 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,837† |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $782 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $358 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Hoppner worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Hoppner work is $1,210. The median John Hoppner painting sells for $1,300 across 34 lots. The median John Hoppner print sells for $344 across 9 lots. The median John Hoppner work on paper sells for $303 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoppner paintings typically sell for $694–$3,506 (the middle half of 27 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 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Hoppner painting is $1,300. 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 $21,888.
What is the average price of a John Hoppner print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Hoppner print is $344. 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 print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Hoppner print is $2,400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium John Hoppner painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Hoppner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,316, 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 John Hoppner's auction record?
John Hoppner's auction record is $21,888, set in 2016.
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