> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-hamilton · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Hamilton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-hamilton (updated 2026-11-02).

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.