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# Robert Hodgins (1920–2010)

## What is Robert Hodgins’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 294 auction results for Robert Hodgins at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,654 including buyer’s premium (middle half $556–$5,370, n=88). The auction record is $47,084 for Admissions Office, the Madhouse (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admissions Office, the Madhouse, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $47,084 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Ishmael, 1997-1999 | Oil and charcoal on canvas | $37,841 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Father and Son; Takeover Time, 2007 | Painting | $33,772 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Nymph Surprised | Oil on canvas | $32,669 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 5 | Frightened by Bright Colour, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $28,456 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 6 | Weimar 1932, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $28,292 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 7 | The Two, 2006 | Oil over duco stencil | $26,435 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 8 | Une Fille de Joie (A Daughter of Joy), 1996 | Oil on canvas | $25,751 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Seated Figure: Landscape, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $25,227 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | A Lover and His Lass, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $22,533 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $8,614 |
| Prints | 73 | $1,080 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $970 |
| Other | 8 | $363 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $28,456 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $5,106 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $692 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 294 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Hodgins is a South African artist with 395 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,059. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Hodgins sold in 2026 for $21,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Hodgins work worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hodgins work is $2,059.

The median Robert Hodgins print sells for $1,317 across 154 lots.

The median Robert Hodgins painting sells for $7,658 across 68 lots.

The median Robert Hodgins work on paper sells for $970 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Hodgins paintings typically sell for $5,775–$13,509 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Hodgins prints typically sell for $494–$1,075 (the middle half of 31 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 | 159 | $1,317† | $26,435 | 96.9% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 70 | $7,658† | $47,084 | 97.1% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $970† | $2,130 | 91.3% | 2026-03-03 |
| Photography | 4 | $595 | $737 | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $30,562 | $47,084 | — | 2026-05-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Robert Hodgins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (159 lots) median $1,317 with 96.9% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $7,658, record $47,084. A typical Robert Hodgins painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $30,562.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $494–$1,075† | $578† | $6,207 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,587–$3,462† | $2,132† | $26,435 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,630–$5,326† | $4,737† | $6,987 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $5,775–$13,509† | $7,896† | $73,121 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $28,292–$37,841 | $28,456 | $47,084 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $613–$1,256† | $1,113† | $2,130 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $73,121 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,084 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $26,435 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $9,079 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,130 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,256 |
| Photography | 2026 | $737 |
| Photography | 2026 | $453 |

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 Robert Hodgins worth?

Across 282 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hodgins work is $2,059. The median Robert Hodgins print sells for $1,317 across 154 lots. The median Robert Hodgins painting sells for $7,658 across 68 lots. The median Robert Hodgins work on paper sells for $970 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Hodgins paintings typically sell for $5,775–$13,509 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Robert Hodgins prints typically sell for $494–$1,075 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Hodgins print?

Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hodgins print is $1,317. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Hodgins's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hodgins print is $26,435.

### What is the average price of a Robert Hodgins painting?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hodgins painting is $7,658. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Hodgins's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hodgins painting is $47,084.

### What is the average price of a Robert Hodgins work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hodgins work on paper is $970. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Hodgins's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hodgins work on paper is $2,130.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Hodgins painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Hodgins painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,896, 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 Robert Hodgins print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Hodgins print (small (under 50 cm)) is $578, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Hodgins's auction record?

Robert Hodgins's auction record is $47,084, set in 2025.

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

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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.