Barton S. Hays (1826–1914)
Barton S. Hays is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $680. 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 Barton S. Hays sold in 2023 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Barton S. Hays on OpeningBid →What is a Barton S. Hays work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barton S. Hays work is $680.
The median Barton S. Hays painting sells for $312 across 20 lots.
The median Barton S. Hays work on paper sells for $650 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $312†‡ | $3,500‡ | 83.3% | 2023-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $650† | $650† | — | 2019-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $162–$658†‡ | $338†‡ | $3,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $242–$545‡ | $312‡ | $1,000 |
† 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 | 2011 | $3,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $650† |
† 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 Barton S. Hays worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barton S. Hays work is $680. The median Barton S. Hays painting sells for $312 across 20 lots. The median Barton S. Hays work on paper sells for $650 across 1 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 Barton S. Hays painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barton S. Hays painting is $312. 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 Barton S. Hays's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Barton S. Hays painting is $3,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Barton S. Hays painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barton S. Hays painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $338, 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 Barton S. Hays painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barton S. Hays painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Barton S. Hays's auction record?
Barton S. Hays's auction record is $3,500, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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