Roger Hilton (1911–1975)
What is Roger Hilton’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 301 auction results for Roger Hilton at 20 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $860–$4,022, n=87). The auction record is $281,124 for December 1960 (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 1960, 1911 | Oil paint | $281,124 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | May 1963, 1963 | Charcoal | $250,394 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | October 1955, 1911 | Painting | $208,096 | Bonhams | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | March 57, 1911 | Oil paint | $131,118 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | June 1961, 1911 | Charcoal | $118,660 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | July 1960, 1911 | Charcoal | $106,866 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | December '63, 1911 | Charcoal | $97,793 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | January 1954, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $94,054 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | September 1959, 1959 | Charcoal | $81,029 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1965 | Oil paint | $76,570 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $24,660 |
| Works on paper | 150 | $3,128 |
| Other | 55 | $1,326 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,091 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $83,920 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $13,806 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 199 | $2,617 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 301 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Hilton is a British (modern) artist with 342 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,036. 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 Roger Hilton sold in 2026 for $5,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Hilton work is $4,036.
The median Roger Hilton work on paper sells for $2,261 across 192 lots.
The median Roger Hilton painting sells for $18,714 across 84 lots.
The median Roger Hilton print sells for $974 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Roger Hilton work on papers typically sell for $946–$4,129 (the middle half of 161 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Roger Hilton paintings typically sell for $13,580–$67,294 (the middle half of 40 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 | 5 | $974 | $1,726 | — | 2023-01-18 |
| Paintings | 94 | $18,714†‡ | $281,124 | 89.4% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 214 | $2,261†‡ | $97,793 | 89.7% | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $94,709‡ | $281,124 | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roger Hilton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $974. Paintings (94 lots) median $18,714, record $281,124. A typical Roger Hilton painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $94,709.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $4,590–$17,103† | $10,174† | $68,064 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $13,580–$67,294‡ | $43,305‡ | $208,096 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $69,030–$250,394 | $70,048 | $281,124 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 161 | $946–$4,129†‡ | $1,905†‡ | $42,022 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,417–$12,389 | $5,968 | $45,532 |
† 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 | 2017 | $281,124 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $250,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $97,793 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $45,532 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,208 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Hilton worth?
Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Hilton work is $4,036. The median Roger Hilton work on paper sells for $2,261 across 192 lots. The median Roger Hilton painting sells for $18,714 across 84 lots. The median Roger Hilton print sells for $974 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roger Hilton work on papers typically sell for $946–$4,129 (the middle half of 161 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Roger Hilton paintings typically sell for $13,580–$67,294 (the middle half of 40 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 Roger Hilton work on paper?
Based on 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Hilton work on paper is $2,261. 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 Roger Hilton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Hilton work on paper is $97,793.
What is the average price of a Roger Hilton painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Hilton painting is $18,714. 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 Roger Hilton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Hilton painting is $281,124.
What is the average price of a small Roger Hilton work on paper?
Based on 161 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Hilton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,905, 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 medium Roger Hilton painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger Hilton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $43,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roger Hilton's auction record?
Roger Hilton's auction record is $281,124, set in 2017.
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