William Hogarth (1697–1764)
What is William Hogarth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 278 auction results for William Hogarth at 61 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $211 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$863, n=33). The auction record is $3,133,499 for Taste in High Life (or Taste à-la-Mode) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste in High Life (or Taste à-la-Mode), 1742 | Oil on canvas | $3,133,499 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | Falstaff examining his recruits | Oil paint | $639,554 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | The Pugilist: A Quarterstaff Player, almost certainly James Figg, 1764 | Oil paint | $501,404 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | The Antiquaries: A group of men seated at a circular table in an interior with a maid, and an owl on a perch, unfinished, 1764 | Oil paint | $105,382 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 5 | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Margaret Peg Woffington, 1764 | Oil paint | $64,483 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | Charakterköpfe | Öl auf Leinwand auf Holz | $20,275 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | The Works, 1764 | Marble | $5,119 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Rare Collection of Engravings and Etchings by and after William Hogarth, 1730 | Etchings and engravings on paper | $10,376 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | The Harlot's Progress, 1764 | The set of six etchings and engravings, 1732, on laid paper, without watermark, a good, uniform set of first state impressions (of three or four), with small margins, plate one with some staining and short repaired tears extending into the subject, the remaining plates with some short tears mainly in the margins and other minor defects, some foxing | $5,443 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Marriage-A-la Mode, 1745 | The complete set of six engravings with etching, 1745, by Baron, Ravenet and Scotin, the first published states, on stout laid paper, with wide margins, each plate with four pin-holes towards the lower right corner of the subject, plate V with foxing in the margins, the remaining plates with pale foxing, occasional minor defects and short tears at the sheet edges, the images generally in good condition | $4,671 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,829 |
| Other | 26 | $455 |
| Prints | 120 | $416 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $819 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $466 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 278 results from 61 houses · How we compute these figures
William Hogarth is a British (modern) artist with 386 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $370. 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 William Hogarth sold in 2026 for $709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hogarth work is $370.
The median William Hogarth print sells for $250 across 195 lots.
The median William Hogarth painting sells for $2,854 across 17 lots.
The median William Hogarth photograph sells for $1,852 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $125–$690 (the middle half of 119 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $140–$842 (the middle half of 50 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 | 298 | $250†‡ | $10,376 | 65.4% | 2026-09-15 |
| Paintings | 21 | $2,854†‡ | $3.1M | 81% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,125 | $2,925 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,119 | $5,119 | — | 2023-11-29 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,852 | $2,345 | — | 2020-08-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $13,846†‡ | $3.1M | — | 2023-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Hogarth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (298 lots) median $250 with 65.4% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $2,854, record $3,133,499. A typical William Hogarth painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $13,846.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 119 | $125–$690†‡ | $300†‡ | $5,443 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $140–$842†‡ | $207†‡ | $10,376 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,492–$13,866†‡ | $2,728†‡ | $501,404 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $981–$84,932†‡ | $2,854†‡ | $3.1M |
† 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 | $3.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $639,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $10,376 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,443 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5,119 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,925 |
| Photography | 2011 | $2,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Hogarth worth?
Across 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hogarth work is $370. The median William Hogarth print sells for $250 across 195 lots. The median William Hogarth painting sells for $2,854 across 17 lots. The median William Hogarth photograph sells for $1,852 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $125–$690 (the middle half of 119 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $140–$842 (the middle half of 50 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 William Hogarth print?
Based on 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hogarth print is $250. 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 William Hogarth's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hogarth print is $10,376.
What is the average price of a William Hogarth painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hogarth painting is $2,854. 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 William Hogarth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hogarth painting is $3,133,499.
What is the average price of a small William Hogarth print?
Based on 119 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Hogarth print (small (under 50 cm)) is $300, 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 William Hogarth print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Hogarth print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $207, 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 William Hogarth's auction record?
William Hogarth's auction record is $3,133,499, set in 2023.
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