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# John Hoyland (1934–2011)

## What is John Hoyland’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 469 auction results for John Hoyland at 40 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $550–$6,877, n=75). The auction record is $97,579 for 15.7.68 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.7.68 | — | $97,579 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | 20.5.74, 1934 | Acrylic paint | $93,117 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Under 1.2.01, 1934 | Acrylic paint | $92,128 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | 26.5.66, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $91,410 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | 21.2.66 | Acrylic on canvas, unframed | $90,260 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 6 | 12.2.62, 1934 | Oil paint | $86,525 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | 15.3.66, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $84,227 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | 29.12.65, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $79,944 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | 25.5.75, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $78,206 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | 25.8.1966, 1934 | Acrylic paint | $77,116 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $16,488 |
| Paintings | 134 | $14,435 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $5,567 |
| Prints | 229 | $717 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $22,456 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 263 | $1,041 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $717 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 469 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Hoyland is a British (modern) artist with 547 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,222. 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 Hoyland sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Hoyland work worth?

Across 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Hoyland work is $1,222.

The median John Hoyland print sells for $683 across 272 lots.

The median John Hoyland painting sells for $13,243 across 131 lots.

The median John Hoyland work on paper sells for $4,421 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoyland prints typically sell for $498–$1,108 (the middle half of 230 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoyland paintings typically sell for $5,609–$17,991 (the middle half of 66 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 | 289 | $683†‡ | $5,954 | 94.1% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 148 | $13,243‡ | $93,117 | 88.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $4,421†‡ | $23,115 | 95% | 2025-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $73,794 | $97,579 | — | 2025-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

John Hoyland's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (289 lots) median $683 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (148 lots) median $13,243, record $93,117. A typical John Hoyland painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $73,794.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $383–$712‡ | $564‡ | $1,501 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 230 | $498–$1,108†‡ | $695†‡ | $5,954 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $672–$1,326‡ | $1,210‡ | $1,680 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,536–$3,639 | $3,166 | $5,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $5,609–$17,991‡ | $7,634‡ | $76,573 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $16,835–$54,897 | $27,152 | $93,117 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $816–$2,018‡ | $1,345‡ | $6,047 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,308–$10,158† | $6,883† | $23,115 |

† 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 | $93,117 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $92,128 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $23,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $16,980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,954 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,441 |

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 John Hoyland worth?

Across 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Hoyland work is $1,222. The median John Hoyland print sells for $683 across 272 lots. The median John Hoyland painting sells for $13,243 across 131 lots. The median John Hoyland work on paper sells for $4,421 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoyland prints typically sell for $498–$1,108 (the middle half of 230 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Hoyland paintings typically sell for $5,609–$17,991 (the middle half of 66 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 Hoyland print?

Based on 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Hoyland print is $683. 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 Hoyland's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Hoyland print is $5,954.

### What is the average price of a John Hoyland painting?

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Hoyland painting is $13,243. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Hoyland's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Hoyland painting is $93,117.

### What is the average price of a John Hoyland work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Hoyland work on paper is $4,421. 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 Hoyland's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Hoyland work on paper is $23,115.

### What is the average price of a medium John Hoyland print?

Based on 230 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Hoyland print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $695, 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 medium John Hoyland painting?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Hoyland painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,634, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Hoyland's auction record?

John Hoyland's auction record is $97,579, set in 2007.

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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, “John Hoyland auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-hoyland (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.