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# Mark Hanham (b. 1978)

## What is Mark Hanham’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Mark Hanham at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,022 including buyer’s premium (middle half $589–$1,392, n=32). The auction record is $8,744 for Birds in Autumn (2009, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birds in Autumn | Synthetic polymer and gold leaf on canvas | $8,744 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | Kings Cross Street Scene | Synthetic polymer and silver leaf on linen | $7,105 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 3 | Model Ford | Oil on canvas | $3,937 | Menzies Art Brands | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | London Eye | Acrylic on canvas | $2,918 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Peripheral Vision, 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,514 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | View of Sydney Harbour Bridge | Mixed media on canvas | $2,387 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | The Four Kellys | Mixed media on canvas | $2,334 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Sydney Harbour | Mixed media on canvas | $2,244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Ned Kelly | Mixed media on canvas | $2,239 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Paris (Tribute to Klein) | Mixed media on canvas | $2,148 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $1,221 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $1,405 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $587 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $147 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Hanham is an Australia artist with 258 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,429. 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 Mark Hanham sold in 2026 for $1,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mark Hanham work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Hanham work is $1,429.

The median Mark Hanham painting sells for $1,415 across 56 lots.

The median Mark Hanham print sells for $353 across 5 lots.

The median Mark Hanham work on paper sells for $635 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Mark Hanham paintings typically sell for $1,172–$2,920 (the middle half of 41 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 | 15 | $353† | $973† | 33.3% | 2025-09-24 |
| Paintings | 139 | $1,415† | $9,083† | 40.3% | 2026-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $635 | $779 | 40% | 2026-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,043† | $10,588† | — | 2010-11-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Mark Hanham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $353 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (139 lots) median $1,415, record $9,083. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,083 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Mark Hanham painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $9,043.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $691–$1,384† | $1,060† | $8,201† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $1,172–$2,920† | $1,768† | $9,083† |

† 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 | 2010 | $9,083† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,083† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $973† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $779 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $490 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $467 |

† 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 Mark Hanham worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Hanham work is $1,429. The median Mark Hanham painting sells for $1,415 across 56 lots. The median Mark Hanham print sells for $353 across 5 lots. The median Mark Hanham work on paper sells for $635 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mark Hanham paintings typically sell for $1,172–$2,920 (the middle half of 41 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 Mark Hanham painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Hanham painting is $1,415. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mark Hanham's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Hanham painting is $9,083. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,083 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Mark Hanham print?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Hanham print is $353. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mark Hanham's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Hanham print is $973. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $973 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large Mark Hanham painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mark Hanham painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,768, 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 Mark Hanham painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Hanham painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mark Hanham's auction record?

Mark Hanham's auction record is $10,588, set in 2009. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,588 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mark Hanham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-hanham (updated 2026-11-03).

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.