Maggi Hambling (b. 1945)
What is Maggi Hambling’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 146 auction results for Maggi Hambling at 15 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,869 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,457–$15,392, n=31). The auction record is $85,173 for Wall of Water (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wall of Water | Oil paint | $85,173 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Waves at Sunset, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $48,201 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Max's Egg, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $40,816 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $38,385 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Private View, 1945 | Painting | $33,049 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Mourning, 2020 | Oil paint | $30,493 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Artist in Hot Studio | — | $28,573 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | North Sea Waves | Oil paint | $24,778 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Sarah Lucas (I), 2013 | Oil paint | $24,608 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Wave at Sunrise, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $24,020 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $7,932 |
| Other | 9 | $4,539 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $2,358 |
| Prints | 7 | $820 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $19,351 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $4,947 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $3,668 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 146 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Maggi Hambling is a British (modern) artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,756. 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 Maggi Hambling sold in 2026 for $16,156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maggi Hambling on OpeningBid →What is a Maggi Hambling work worth?
Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maggi Hambling work is $4,756.
The median Maggi Hambling painting sells for $6,055 across 99 lots.
The median Maggi Hambling work on paper sells for $2,064 across 23 lots.
The median Maggi Hambling print sells for $817 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maggi Hambling paintings typically sell for $3,649–$7,555 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Maggi Hambling paintings typically sell for $4,868–$21,899 (the middle half of 25 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 | 12 | $817†‡ | $1,263† | — | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 105 | $6,055†‡ | $85,173 | 94.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,064† | $11,905 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $35,717 | $85,173 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maggi Hambling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $817. Paintings (105 lots) median $6,055, record $85,173. A typical Maggi Hambling painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $35,717.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $474–$1,065†‡ | $817†‡ | $1,263† |
† 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) | 64 | $3,649–$7,555†‡ | $5,098†‡ | $24,020 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $4,868–$21,899†‡ | $8,845†‡ | $40,816 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $12,203–$34,983‡ | $17,882‡ | $85,173 |
† 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) | 11 | $851–$1,847† | $1,381† | $11,905 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,276–$3,450† | $2,545† | $3,785 |
† 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 | $85,173 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $48,201 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,905 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,785 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,263† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,249 |
† 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 Maggi Hambling worth?
Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maggi Hambling work is $4,756. The median Maggi Hambling painting sells for $6,055 across 99 lots. The median Maggi Hambling work on paper sells for $2,064 across 23 lots. The median Maggi Hambling print sells for $817 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maggi Hambling paintings typically sell for $3,649–$7,555 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Maggi Hambling paintings typically sell for $4,868–$21,899 (the middle half of 25 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 Maggi Hambling painting?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maggi Hambling painting is $6,055. 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 Maggi Hambling's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maggi Hambling painting is $85,173.
What is the average price of a Maggi Hambling work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maggi Hambling work on paper is $2,064. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maggi Hambling's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maggi Hambling work on paper is $11,905.
What is the average price of a Maggi Hambling print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maggi Hambling print is $817. 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 Maggi Hambling's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maggi Hambling print is $1,263. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,263 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Maggi Hambling painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maggi Hambling painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,098, 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 Maggi Hambling painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maggi Hambling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,845, 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 Maggi Hambling's auction record?
Maggi Hambling's auction record is $85,173, set in 2023.
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