Richard Hamilton C.H. (1922–2011)
What is Richard Hamilton C.H.’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Richard Hamilton C.H. at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $637 including buyer’s premium (middle half $579–$829, n=10). The auction record is $262,763 for Microcosmos (Plant Cycle) (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microcosmos (Plant Cycle), 1950 | Oil paint | $262,763 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Release, 1922 | Silver foil collage | $19,008 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Solomon R. Guggenheim [Waddington 60], 1965 | Screenprint on wove | $8,635 | Roseberys London | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Bathers (a), 1967 | Screenprint in colours | $5,383 | Roseberys London | May 2017 |
| 4 | The Solomon R. Guggenheim, 1965 | Pencil screenprint in colours on J | $5,045 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Collected Words (Lullin 128-136), 1982 | Collotypes with colour screenprinting and collaged elements on Ivorex wove paper on board | $3,688 | Roseberys London | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Soft Pink Landscape, 1980 | Lithograph and screenprint in colours on wove | $2,771 | Roseberys London | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Berlin Interior, 1979 | Photo etching, gravure and engraving with aquatint on wove | $1,870 | Roseberys London | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Finn MacCool [Waddington 133], 1983 | Heliogravure engraving and burnishing with lift-ground and spit-bite aquatint on wove | $1,434 | Roseberys London | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Marcel Duchamp [Lullin p.264], 1967 | Photographic lithograph in colour with screenprint laminated silver foil on wove | $1,302 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $684 |
| Photographs | 8 | $451 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $783 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $415 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Hamilton C.H. is a British artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $599. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Hamilton C.H. sold in 2026 for $612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hamilton C.H. work is $599.
The median Richard Hamilton C.H. print sells for $607 across 29 lots.
The median Richard Hamilton C.H. photograph sells for $505 across 7 lots.
The median Richard Hamilton C.H. painting sells for $262,763 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hamilton C.H. prints typically sell for $337–$1,768 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $607† | $19,008 | 85.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $262,763 | $262,763 | — | 2024-10-16 |
| Photography | 8 | $505 | $1,870 | 87.5% | 2024-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Richard Hamilton C.H.'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $607 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $262,763, record $262,763. A typical Richard Hamilton C.H. painting sells for around 433× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $277–$489† | $340† | $3,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $337–$1,768 | $688 | $19,008 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $366–$575 | $451 | $977 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $262,763 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $19,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,635 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,870 |
| Photography | 2020 | $977 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Hamilton C.H. worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hamilton C.H. work is $599. The median Richard Hamilton C.H. print sells for $607 across 29 lots. The median Richard Hamilton C.H. photograph sells for $505 across 7 lots. The median Richard Hamilton C.H. painting sells for $262,763 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hamilton C.H. prints typically sell for $337–$1,768 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Richard Hamilton C.H. print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hamilton C.H. print is $607. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Hamilton C.H.'s most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hamilton C.H. print is $19,008.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Hamilton C.H. print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Hamilton C.H. print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richard Hamilton C.H.'s auction record?
Richard Hamilton C.H.'s auction record is $262,763, set in 2024.
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