Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828–1904)
What is Robert Alexander Hillingford’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Robert Alexander Hillingford at 19 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,738 including buyer’s premium (middle half $815–$3,150, n=6). The auction record is $49,713 for The morning of Waterloo (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The morning of Waterloo, 1828 | Painting | $49,713 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | The battle ensues, 1825 | Oil paint | $10,904 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 3 | The Eve Before Waterloo, Duke of Wellington at the Trumpet Inn | Oil on canvas | $10,320 | Roseberys London | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | The charge of the Royal Scots Greys at Waterloo, supported by a Highland regiment, 1825 | Painting | $5,983 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | The Dunmow Flitch, 1828 | Painting | $5,100 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Marlborough and Prince Rupert on Inspection | Painting | $4,795 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | SCENE FROM THE MARKETPLACE | Oil on canvas | $3,711 | Bukowskis | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | Returning Home, 1828 | Oil on canvas | $3,465 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | THE DEFEAT OF CHARLES I, 1828 | Oil on canvas Image size: 50 x 74cm (19 x 29in) Framed size: 79 x 103cm (31 x 40in) | $2,788 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | THE SURRENDER;RESTING BY THE CAMPFIRETwo | Oil on canvas | $2,747 | Sworders | Jun 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $2,788 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,249 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Alexander Hillingford is a British (modern) artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,747. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Alexander Hillingford sold in 2026 for $3,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Alexander Hillingford work is $2,747.
The median Robert Alexander Hillingford painting sells for $2,747 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $2,747†‡ | $49,713 | 73.3% | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $662–$2,203† | $1,230† | $5,983 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,798–$6,176†‡ | $2,767†‡ | $24,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $49,713 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $24,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Alexander Hillingford worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Alexander Hillingford work is $2,747. The median Robert Alexander Hillingford painting sells for $2,747 across 22 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 Robert Alexander Hillingford painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Alexander Hillingford painting is $2,747. 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 Robert Alexander Hillingford's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Alexander Hillingford painting is $49,713.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Alexander Hillingford painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Alexander Hillingford painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,767, 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 Robert Alexander Hillingford's auction record?
Robert Alexander Hillingford's auction record is $49,713, set in 2023.
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