> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-hamilton-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Ken Hamilton (b. 1956)

Ken Hamilton is an artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,635. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ken Hamilton sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $5,089 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Hamilton work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Hamilton work is $2,635.

The median Ken Hamilton painting sells for $2,686 across 74 lots.

The median Ken Hamilton work on paper sells for $574 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ken Hamilton paintings typically sell for $2,097–$3,394 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 86 | $2,686† | $8,495† | 86% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $574† | $575† | — | 2021-08-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,659† | $8,495† | — | 2025-05-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $2,097–$3,394† | $2,635† | $8,495† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,607–$4,667† | $3,812† | $6,283† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,495† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,283† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $575† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $574† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ken Hamilton worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Hamilton work is $2,635. The median Ken Hamilton painting sells for $2,686 across 74 lots. The median Ken Hamilton work on paper sells for $574 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ken Hamilton paintings typically sell for $2,097–$3,394 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ken Hamilton painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ken Hamilton painting is $2,686. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ken Hamilton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ken Hamilton painting is $8,495. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,495 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Ken Hamilton painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ken Hamilton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,635, 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 Ken Hamilton painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ken Hamilton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ken Hamilton's auction record?

Ken Hamilton's auction record is $8,495, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,495 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ken Hamilton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-hamilton-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.