Richard Hamilton (1922–2011)
Richard Hamilton is a British artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,832. 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 Richard Hamilton sold in 2025 for $7,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Hamilton on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Hamilton work worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hamilton work is $2,832.
The median Richard Hamilton print sells for $2,871 across 76 lots.
The median Richard Hamilton photograph sells for $2,873 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $1,839–$19,372 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $986–$2,754 (the middle half of 22 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 | 100 | $2,871†‡ | $120,247 | 76% | 2025-11-25 |
| Photography | 5 | $2,873† | $5,005 | 80% | 2014-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $75,189 | $120,247 | — | 2014-02-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $986–$2,754‡ | $1,659‡ | $33,579 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $1,839–$19,372† | $5,406† | $120,247 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $120,247 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $79,765 |
| Photography | 2012 | $5,005 |
| Photography | 2009 | $4,506 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Hamilton worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hamilton work is $2,832. The median Richard Hamilton print sells for $2,871 across 76 lots. The median Richard Hamilton photograph sells for $2,873 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $1,839–$19,372 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $986–$2,754 (the middle half of 22 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 Richard Hamilton print?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hamilton print is $2,871. 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 Richard Hamilton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hamilton print is $120,247.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Hamilton print?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Hamilton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,406, 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 small Richard Hamilton print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Hamilton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Hamilton's auction record?
Richard Hamilton's auction record is $120,247, set in 2012.
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