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

# Richard Hamilton (1922–2011)

## What is Richard Hamilton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 638 auction results for Richard Hamilton at 54 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,817 including buyer’s premium (middle half $943–$7,446, n=59). The auction record is $909,825 for Fashion-Plate (Cosmetic-Study VII) (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life? | Oil on canvas | $816,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Study for $he, 1958 | Gouache | $583,084 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Microcosmos, 1950 | Oil paint | $315,152 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Epiphany, 1964-89 | Cellulose on painted spun aluminium | $271,451 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | First Thoughts on Balzac's Le Chef d'Oeuvre Inconnu | Inkjet print | $248,188 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Putting on de Stijl, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $213,731 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fashion-Plate (Cosmetic-Study VII), 1969 | Acrylic, paper collage, pastel and cosmetics on lithographic paper | $909,825 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Fashion-Plate (Cosmetic Study IX) | Lithograph with collage, acrylic, pastel and cosmetics on Fabriano paper, with full margins, from a series of 12 unique works | $515,926 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Towards a Definitive Statement on the Coming Trends in Men's Wear and Accessories (a) Sketch II, 1962 | Sketch on paper | $470,945 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 4 | Pin-up Sketch V, 1922 | Pencil | $381,407 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $109,816 |
| Other | 82 | $8,125 |
| Photographs | 15 | $6,716 |
| Works on paper | 57 | $4,000 |
| Prints | 311 | $3,107 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 288 | $4,370 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 146 | $2,879 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 638 results from 54 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Hamilton is a British (modern) artist with 841 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,688. 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 2026 for $5,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richard Hamilton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Hamilton work worth?

Across 632 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hamilton work is $3,688.

The median Richard Hamilton print sells for $2,715 across 467 lots.

The median Richard Hamilton photograph sells for $3,173 across 43 lots.

The median Richard Hamilton work on paper sells for $4,190 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $1,029–$10,073 (the middle half of 305 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $1,144–$5,824 (the middle half of 150 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 | 585 | $2,715†‡ | $909,825 | 79.8% | 2026-09-03 |
| Paintings | 9 | $79,368 | $816,400 | 88.9% | 2025-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $4,190‡ | $381,407 | 88% | 2025-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $8,512‡ | $271,451 | 89.5% | 2025-03-05 |
| Photography | 57 | $3,173†‡ | $92,304‡ | 75.4% | 2026-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $133,618‡ | $909,825 | — | 2025-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Richard Hamilton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (585 lots) median $2,715 with 79.8% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $79,368, record $816,400. A typical Richard Hamilton painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $133,618.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 150 | $1,144–$5,824†‡ | $2,319†‡ | $114,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 305 | $1,029–$10,073†‡ | $3,020†‡ | $909,825 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,418–$249,093 | $48,919 | $816,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,918–$48,532‡ | $11,727‡ | $381,407 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,752–$6,350 | $4,190 | $35,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $6,477–$20,041‡ | $8,512‡ | $271,451 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,980–$8,821†‡ | $6,185†‡ | $92,304‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,104–$6,352† | $2,385† | $34,852 |

† 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 | 2008 | $909,825 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $816,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $515,926 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $381,407 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $315,152 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $271,451 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $158,075 |
| Photography | 2013 | $92,304‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 632 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hamilton work is $3,688. The median Richard Hamilton print sells for $2,715 across 467 lots. The median Richard Hamilton photograph sells for $3,173 across 43 lots. The median Richard Hamilton work on paper sells for $4,190 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $1,029–$10,073 (the middle half of 305 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Hamilton prints typically sell for $1,144–$5,824 (the middle half of 150 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 467 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hamilton print is $2,715. 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 $909,825.

### What is the average price of a Richard Hamilton photograph?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hamilton photograph is $3,173. 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 photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hamilton photograph is $92,304. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Richard Hamilton work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Hamilton work on paper is $4,190. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Hamilton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Hamilton work on paper is $381,407.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Hamilton print?

Based on 305 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Hamilton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,020, 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 small Richard Hamilton print?

Based on 150 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Hamilton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,319, 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 Richard Hamilton's auction record?

Richard Hamilton's auction record is $909,825, set in 2008.

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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.