Howard Hodgkin Etchings: Value & Auction Prices

1932–2017

Howard Hodgkin etchings have appeared at auction 123 times in ArtSell’s records between 2006 and 2026; 111 sold, a sell-through rate of 90%. Half of the priced sales fell between $1.8kSign up free to see and $6.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $3.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Venice, Evening, sold at Phillips in February 2013 for $49.2kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (59), Dreweatts (26) and Lyon & Turnbull (8).

£32,450≈ $49,188≈ €37,556Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumVenice, EveningPhillips123auction results2006–2026years recorded90%sold$3.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Howard Hodgkin etchings: key figures

Auction results
123
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2006–2026
Median price
$3.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$49.2kSign up free to see Venice, Evening, Phillips, Feb 2013

Top auction houses: Phillips (59), Dreweatts (26), Lyon & Turnbull (8)

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  1. Books for the Paris Review by Howard Hodgkin, 1997-99, Lift-ground etching with aquatint and carborundum in colours with hand-colouring in acrylic, on Somerset paper, the full, sold Jun 2015
    Books for the Paris Review, 1997-99
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/80
    S. 37.8 x 41 cm (14 7/8 x 16 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    £2,500≈ $3,865≈ €3,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Moroccan Door by Howard Hodgkin, 1990-91, Etching with carborundum in colours, with hand-colouring in egg tempera, on Du Chene hand-made paper, the full sheet,, sold Jun 2015
    Moroccan Door, 1990-91
    Etching · Paper · ed. 54/55
    S. 75.1 x 110.5 cm (29 5/8 x 43 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    £3,750≈ $5,797≈ €5,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. In the Museum of Modern Art by Howard Hodgkin, 1979, The complete set of four soft-ground etchings, three on BFK Rives mould-made paper and one on Hodgkinson hand-made paper, sold Jun 2015
    In the Museum of Modern Art, 1979
    Etching · Paper
    largest S. 74.9 x 98.4 cm (29 1/2 x 38 3/4 in.) smallest S. 78.1 x 101.6 cm (30 3/4 x 40 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    £4,375≈ $6,763≈ €6,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. After Lunch by Howard Hodgkin, 1980, Soft-ground etching and aquatint with hand-colouring in gouache, on buff Velin Arches mould-made paper, the full sheet,, sold Jun 2015
    After Lunch, 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 87/100
    S. 56.4 x 76.1 cm (22 1/4 x 29 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    £1,188≈ $1,836≈ €1,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Late Afternoon in the Museum of Modern Art by Howard Hodgkin, 1979, Etching, on buff Rives BFK paper, the full sheet,, offered Apr 2015
    Late Afternoon in the Museum of Modern Art, 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/100
    S. 29 3/8 x 39 in. (74.6 x 99.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  6. Artist and Model (in green and yellow) by Howard Hodgkin, 1980, Etching with hand-coloring, on Stoneridge Etching paper, the full sheet,, offered Apr 2015
    Artist and Model (in green and yellow), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 63/100
    S. 32 1/4 x 40 3/4 in. (81.9 x 103.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  7. Two's Company (a); and Two's Company (b) by Howard Hodgkin, 2002-03, Two etching and aquatints in colors with hand-coloring and carborundum, on Somerset paper, the full sheets,, sold Apr 2015
    Two's Company (a); and Two's Company (b), 2002-03
    Etching · Paper · ed. 20/40
    both S. 14 3/4 x 18 1/4 in. (37.5 x 46.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    $5,625≈ £3,778≈ €5,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Artist and Model (in green and yellow) by Howard Hodgkin, 1980, Soft-ground etching in sepia with hand-colouring in yellow watercolour and green gouache, on Stoneridge mould-made etchi, sold Jan 2015
    Artist and Model (in green and yellow), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 49/100
    S. 82 x 103.5 cm (32 1/4 x 40 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    £1,750≈ $2,660≈ €2,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. A Furnished Room by Howard Hodgkin, 1977, Soft-ground etching and aquatint with hand-colouring in watercolour, on Arches mould-made paper, the full sheet,, sold Jan 2015
    A Furnished Room, 1977
    Etching · Paper
    S. 54 x 69.1 cm (21 1/4 x 27 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    £1,625≈ $2,470≈ €2,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. In the Museum of Modern Art by Howard Hodgkin, 1979, The complete set of four soft-ground etchings, three on BFK Rives mould-made paper and one on Hodgkinson handmade paper,, sold Jan 2015
    In the Museum of Modern Art, 1979
    Etching · Paper
    largest S. 78.4 x 100.7 cm (30 7/8 x 39 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    £6,875≈ $10,449≈ €8,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  11. Put Out More Flags by Howard Hodgkin, 1992, Etching and aquatint in colours with carborundum and hand-colouring in egg tempera, on Two Rivers paper, the full sheet,, sold Jan 2015
    Put Out More Flags, 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. 57/75
    S. 44.1 x 55.5 cm (17 3/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    £3,750≈ $5,700≈ €4,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  12. Venice, Evening, from Venetian Views by Howard Hodgkin, 1995, Etching and aquatint in colours with carborundum and hand-colouring, on 16 sheets of Velin d'Arches paper, the full shee, sold Jan 2015
    Venice, Evening, from Venetian Views, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/60
    overall S. 159.4 x 195.5 cm (62 3/4 x 76 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £8,125≈ $12,349≈ €10,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. British by Howard Hodgkin, etching, offered Nov 2014
    British
    Etching · ed. 60/75
    57 x 77cm
    Catherine Southon Auctioneers · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,800–2,500View at Catherine Southon Auctioneers ↗
  14. In a Public Garden by Howard Hodgkin, 1997, Etching in colours with aquatint, hand-colouring and carborundum, on Two Rives Somerset paper, the full sheet,, sold Jun 2014
    In a Public Garden, 1997
    Etching · Paper · ed. 16/35
    S. 25 x 29 cm (9 7/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    £2,500≈ $4,207≈ €3,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Venice, Evening by Howard Hodgkin, 1995, Hand-painted etching and aquatint with carborundum in colours, on sixteen sheets of Velin Arches 300 gsm paper, the full, sold Jun 2014
    Venice, Evening, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 26/60
    overall S. 160 x 196.5 cm (62 7/8 x 77 3/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £12,500≈ $21,035≈ €15,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Venice, Night by Howard Hodgkin, 1995, Hand-painted diptych with etching, aquatint and carborundum in colours, on Velin Arches 300 gsm paper, the full sheets,, sold Feb 2013
    Venice, Night, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 16/30
    overall S. 159 x 159 cm (62 5/8 x 62 5/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £9,375≈ $14,211≈ €10,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Venice, Evening by Howard Hodgkin, 1995, Hand-painted etching and aquatint with carborundum in colours, on sixteen sheets of Velin Arches 300 gsm paper, the full, sold Feb 2013
    Venice, Evening, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/60
    overall S. 160 x 196.5 cm (62 7/8 x 77 3/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £32,450≈ $49,188≈ €37,556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Venice, Afternoon by Howard Hodgkin, 1995, Hand-painted etching and aquatint with carborundum in colours, on sixteen sheets of Velin Arches 300 gsm paper, the full, sold Feb 2013
    Venice, Afternoon, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 18/60
    overall S. 160 x 196.5 cm (62 7/8 x 77 3/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £30,000≈ $45,474≈ €34,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Venice, Morning by Howard Hodgkin, 1995, Hand-painted etching and aquatint with carborundum in colours, on sixteen sheets of Velin Arches 300 gsm paper, the full, sold Feb 2013
    Venice, Morning, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/60
    overall S. 160 x 196.5 cm (62 7/8 x 77 3/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £30,000≈ $45,474≈ €34,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Nick by Howard Hodgkin, 1977, Soft-ground etching with sugar lift and aquatint with hand colouring in watercolor on Crisbrook handmade paper, sold Oct 2012
    Nick, 1977
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $2,813≈ £1,755≈ €2,171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Put more Flags out Now (H.90) by Howard Hodgkin, etching with carborundum printed in colour, offered Nov 2010
    Put more Flags out Now (H.90)
    Etching
    42,3 by 53,6cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 1
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  22. A Furnished Room by Howard Hodgkin, 1977, Soft ground Etching with color aquatint, sold Jun 2009
    A Furnished Room, 1977
    Etching
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 573
    $4,200≈ £2,638≈ €2,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Artist and model by Howard Hodgkin, 1980, Etching in colours, sold Dec 2006
    Artist and model, 1980
    Etching
    82 : 103,5 cm (32,2 : 40,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 306
    €952≈ $1,264≈ £645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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