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# Ted Hughes (1851–1914)

Ted Hughes is a Canadian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,096. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ted Hughes sold in 2024 for $25,651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ted Hughes work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ted Hughes work is $1,096.

The median Ted Hughes photograph sells for $2,304 across 7 lots.

The median Ted Hughes work on paper sells for $488 across 2 lots.

The median Ted Hughes painting sells for $307 across 3 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 | 1 | $285‡ | $285‡ | — | 2019-10-22 |
| Paintings | 3 | $307‡ | $307‡ | — | 2015-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $488‡ | $535‡ | 33.3% | 2024-10-16 |
| Photography | 7 | $2,304 | $25,651 | — | 2024-12-04 |

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

Ted Hughes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $285. Paintings (3 lots) median $307, record $307. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $25,651 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,962 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $535‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $442‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $307‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $285‡ |

‡ 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 Ted Hughes worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ted Hughes work is $1,096. The median Ted Hughes photograph sells for $2,304 across 7 lots. The median Ted Hughes work on paper sells for $488 across 2 lots. The median Ted Hughes painting sells for $307 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ted Hughes's auction record?

Ted Hughes's auction record is $25,651, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ted Hughes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ted-hughes-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.