William Hogarth (1697–1764)
William Hogarth is a British artist with 500 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $529. 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 a hammer price of $1,727 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Hogarth on OpeningBid →What is a William Hogarth work worth?
Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hogarth work is $529.
The median William Hogarth print sells for $330 across 246 lots.
The median William Hogarth painting sells for $1,348 across 28 lots.
The median William Hogarth sculpture sells for $726 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $120–$815 (the middle half of 131 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $63–$729 (the middle half of 53 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 | 371 | $330†‡ | $9,200 | 66.3% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 41 | $1,348†‡ | $44,777 | 68.3% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $51† | $51† | 50% | 2024-01-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $726‡ | $2,750 | — | 2015-12-08 |
| Photography | 2 | $96† | $126† | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $4,800‡ | $44,777 | — | 2026-06-20 |
† 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 (371 lots) median $330 with 66.3% sell-through. Paintings (41 lots) median $1,348, record $44,777. A typical William Hogarth painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $4,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $120–$815†‡ | $350†‡ | $9,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $63–$729†‡ | $185†‡ | $4,499‡ |
† 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) | 11 | $341–$1,201†‡ | $519†‡ | $25,384 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,395–$3,913†‡ | $3,025†‡ | $14,143 |
† 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 | 2001 | $44,777 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $25,384 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $9,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,265‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $748 |
| Photography | 2022 | $126† |
| Photography | 2025 | $67 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Hogarth worth?
Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hogarth work is $529. The median William Hogarth print sells for $330 across 246 lots. The median William Hogarth painting sells for $1,348 across 28 lots. The median William Hogarth sculpture sells for $726 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $120–$815 (the middle half of 131 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Hogarth prints typically sell for $63–$729 (the middle half of 53 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 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hogarth print is $330. 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 $9,200.
What is the average price of a William Hogarth painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hogarth painting is $1,348. 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 $44,777.
What is the average price of a small William Hogarth print?
Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Hogarth print (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, 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 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Hogarth print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $185, 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 $44,777, set in 2001.
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