> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/earl-haig · updated 2026-11-01

# Earl Haig (1918–2009)

## What is Earl Haig’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Earl Haig at 5 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $798 including buyer’s premium (middle half $601–$1,023, n=6). The auction record is $4,468 for Coldsteam (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coldsteam, 1861 | Oil paint | $4,468 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | SCUOLA GRANDE DI SAN MARCO, VENICE, 1980, 1980 | Signed, oil on canvas | $4,302 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | COASTAL WALL - 1959 | <p>Signed and dated lower right, oil on canvas </p> | $2,847 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | A View of Venice | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $2,749 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | Dryburgh Banks in Summer | Oil on canvas | $2,397 | Christie's | Sep 2002 |
| 6 | RIVER LANDSCAPE, BEMERSYDE | <p>Signed lower right, watercolour, pencil and pen and ink</p> | $1,071 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | BY THE RIVER TWEED | <p>Signed lower right, watercolour and ink</p> | $880 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Cyclists along the Cordevole River, 1988 | Signed lower right, pen and ink and watercolour | $764 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Mother and Son | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $764 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | Bathers, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $716 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,749 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $604 |
| Other | 5 | $550 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,580 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $573 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Earl Haig is a British artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $740. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Earl Haig sold in 2026 for $2,847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Earl Haig work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Haig work is $740.

The median Earl Haig work on paper sells for $524 across 10 lots.

The median Earl Haig painting sells for $1,829 across 10 lots.

The median Earl Haig print sells for $626 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $626 | $702 | — | 2023-01-11 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,829† | $4,468 | 90.9% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $524† | $1,071 | 83.3% | 2026-02-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Earl Haig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $626. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,829, record $4,468. A typical Earl Haig painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,136–$3,211† | $2,573† | $4,468 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $356–$742† | $563† | $1,071 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,468 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,071 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $702 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $550 |

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 Earl Haig worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Haig work is $740. The median Earl Haig work on paper sells for $524 across 10 lots. The median Earl Haig painting sells for $1,829 across 10 lots. The median Earl Haig print sells for $626 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Earl Haig work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Earl Haig work on paper is $524. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Earl Haig's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Earl Haig work on paper is $1,071.

### What is the average price of a Earl Haig painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Earl Haig painting is $1,829. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Earl Haig's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Earl Haig painting is $4,468.

### What is Earl Haig's auction record?

Earl Haig's auction record is $4,468, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Earl Haig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/earl-haig (updated 2026-11-01).

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.
