Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH (1932–2017)
What is Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,982 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,038–$3,121, n=39). The auction record is $27,627 for Painted Souvenir (2018, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Alan VI, 2014 | Hand painted carborundum relief from 3 plates | $21,376 | Roseberys London | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Snow, 1995 | Intaglio print with carborundum from two aluminium plates printed in orange and two shades of grey, with hand colouring in cadmium scarlet and cadmium yellow acrylic on 100% cotton Somerset (200 gsm) wove | $5,871 | Roseberys London | Sep 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painted Souvenir, 1988 | Oil on silkscreen print | $27,627 | Roseberys London | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Moonlight, 1980 | Pencil lithograph with hand-colouring on two sheets of | $6,899 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Here We Are in Croydon, 1979 | Pencil lithograph with hand colouring in watercolour and gouache | $6,342 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Put Out More Flags, 1992 | Etching and aquatint on wove | $6,266 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Here we are in Croydon, 1979 | Lithograph printed in black with hand-colouring in brown watercolour and red gouache | $6,057 | Roseberys London | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Norwich, 1999, 1999 | Lift-ground etching, aquatint and carborundum with hand-colouring on hand-made 270gsm Two Rives Somerset wove | $5,725 | Roseberys London | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Birthday Party, 1977-1978 | Lithograph printed in sepia and green with hand colouring in two shades of blue gouache on | $5,615 | Roseberys London | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Moon, 1932 | Lithograph | $5,575 | Olympia Auctions | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 110 | $1,789 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,199 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $1,852 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $1,794 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH is a British artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,799. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH sold in 2026 for $3,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH work is $1,799.
The median Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print sells for $1,826 across 117 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH prints typically sell for $1,116–$2,863 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH prints typically sell for $995–$2,393 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 130 | $1,826‡ | $27,627 | 90% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $6,620 | $27,627 | — | 2026-02-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $995–$2,393‡ | $1,852‡ | $5,871 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $1,116–$2,863‡ | $1,789‡ | $6,342 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,587–$6,899 | $3,199 | $27,627 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $27,627 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,899 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH work is $1,799. The median Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print sells for $1,826 across 117 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH prints typically sell for $1,116–$2,863 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH prints typically sell for $995–$2,393 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print is $1,826. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print is $27,627.
What is the average price of a medium Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,852, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH's auction record?
Sir Howard Hodgkin CBE CH's auction record is $27,627, set in 2018.
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