> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-v-hayes · updated 2026-11-01

# David V. Hayes (1931–2013)

## What is David V. Hayes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for David V. Hayes at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,331 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,463–$8,766, n=6). The auction record is $8,925 for Totem (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Totem, 1931 | Steel | $8,925 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Totem 7, 1931 | Steel | $8,925 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Totem, 1931 | Steel | $8,320 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Totem, 1931 | Steel | $8,320 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Totem, 1931 | Steel | $8,288 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (painted steel), 2001 | Steel | $6,375 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Cut out Open Forms series #6, 2002 | Steel | $3,825 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Totem, 1931 | Steel | $3,825 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (maquette for polychrome sculpture), 1984 | Chrome | $3,000 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Dancing Woman, 1960 | Bronze | $2,223 | Wright | Jun 2003 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $6,375 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $8,288 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David V. Hayes is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,825.

A work by David V. Hayes sold in 2026 for $3,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David V. Hayes work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David V. Hayes work is $3,825.

The median David V. Hayes sculpture sells for $7,331 across 10 lots.

The median David V. Hayes work on paper sells for $293 across 1 lots.

The median David V. Hayes painting sells for $896 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $896 | $896 | — | 2023-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $293 | $293 | 50% | 2003-06-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $7,331 | $8,925 | 71.4% | 2026-03-12 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,825–$8,320 | $8,288 | $8,925 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,925 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,925 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $896 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $293 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a David V. Hayes worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David V. Hayes work is $3,825. The median David V. Hayes sculpture sells for $7,331 across 10 lots. The median David V. Hayes work on paper sells for $293 across 1 lots. The median David V. Hayes painting sells for $896 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a David V. Hayes sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David V. Hayes sculpture is $7,331.

### What is David V. Hayes's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David V. Hayes sculpture is $8,925.

### What is David V. Hayes's auction record?

David V. Hayes's auction record is $8,925, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.