David Hayes (1931–2013)
David Hayes is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,234. 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 David Hayes sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Hayes on OpeningBid →What is a David Hayes work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hayes work is $2,234.
The median David Hayes work on paper sells for $1,281 across 6 lots.
The median David Hayes sculpture sells for $10,000 across 5 lots.
The median David Hayes print sells for $350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $350 | $350 | — | 2020-06-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,281‡ | $2,750 | 66.7% | 2025-05-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $10,000 | $15,000 | 62.5% | 2026-09-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $937–$2,340‡ | $1,625‡ | $2,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $10,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $350 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Hayes worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hayes work is $2,234. The median David Hayes work on paper sells for $1,281 across 6 lots. The median David Hayes sculpture sells for $10,000 across 5 lots. The median David Hayes print sells for $350 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 David Hayes's auction record?
David Hayes's auction record is $15,000, set in 2023.
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