John William Hill (1812–1879)
John William Hill is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,380. 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 William Hill sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John William Hill work is $1,380.
The median John William Hill print sells for $1,000 across 21 lots.
The median John William Hill work on paper sells for $2,875 across 19 lots.
The median John William Hill painting sells for $3,950 across 8 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 | 24 | $1,000†‡ | $5,975 | 87.5% | 2025-11-20 |
| Paintings | 9 | $3,950†‡ | $10,665 | 88.9% | 2023-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,875†‡ | $19,120 | 82.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,665 | $19,120 | — | 2011-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John William Hill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $1,000 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $3,950, record $10,665. A typical John William Hill painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,665.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $734–$1,712‡ | $1,034‡ | $5,975 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $400–$3,500†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $7,560 |
† 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) | 16 | $1,275–$4,660† | $2,386† | $19,120 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $19,120 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $10,665 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $9,900 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,676 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John William Hill worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John William Hill work is $1,380. The median John William Hill print sells for $1,000 across 21 lots. The median John William Hill work on paper sells for $2,875 across 19 lots. The median John William Hill painting sells for $3,950 across 8 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 William Hill print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John William Hill print is $1,000. 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 William Hill's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John William Hill print is $5,975.
What is the average price of a John William Hill work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John William Hill work on paper is $2,875. 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 William Hill's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John William Hill work on paper is $19,120.
What is the average price of a small John William Hill work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John William Hill work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium John William Hill print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John William Hill print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,034, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John William Hill's auction record?
John William Hill's auction record is $19,120, set in 2004.
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