Elaine Haxton (1909–2019)
What is Elaine Haxton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Elaine Haxton at 8 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,777 including buyer’s premium (middle half $175–$6,342, n=10). The auction record is $35,589 for KING TIDE, PITTWATER (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KING TIDE, PITTWATER, 1950 | Oil on composition board | $35,589 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Coloured Walls, 1946 | Oil on composition board | $17,885 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | PADDLERS, 1959 | Oil on composition board | $15,288 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Paddlers, 1959 | Oil on composition board | $15,288 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | China Blue, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $7,044 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 6 | Woolloomooloo, 1909 | Painting | $6,563 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Village House, Narauki, New Guinea, 1943 | Oil on board | $5,720 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Village House, Narauki, New Guinea, 1943 | Oil on board | $4,725 | Menzies Art Brands | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | THE KING, c.1962 | Oil on canvas | $4,459 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2009 |
| 10 | Monkeys, 1909 | Oil on board | $4,332 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $4,284 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $520 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,969 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,320 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Elaine Haxton is an Australian artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,087. 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 Elaine Haxton sold in 2026 for $17,885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elaine Haxton on OpeningBid →What is a Elaine Haxton work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine Haxton work is $2,087.
The median Elaine Haxton painting sells for $4,284 across 41 lots.
The median Elaine Haxton work on paper sells for $425 across 14 lots.
The median Elaine Haxton print sells for $140 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Elaine Haxton paintings typically sell for $2,993–$7,415 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 14 | $140† | $2,080 | 85.7% | 2025-11-05 |
| Paintings | 72 | $4,284†‡ | $35,589 | 56.9% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $425†‡ | $980† | 43.8% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $24,000† | $35,589 | — | 2026-08-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elaine Haxton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $140 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (72 lots) median $4,284, record $35,589. A typical Elaine Haxton painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $24,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $107–$269† | $120† | $2,080 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,531–$4,087†‡ | $2,554†‡ | $30,116† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,993–$7,415†‡ | $4,421†‡ | $35,589 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $170–$441† | $340† | $1,222 |
† 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 | 2026 | $35,589 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $30,116† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,222 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,049 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $436† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elaine Haxton worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine Haxton work is $2,087. The median Elaine Haxton painting sells for $4,284 across 41 lots. The median Elaine Haxton work on paper sells for $425 across 14 lots. The median Elaine Haxton print sells for $140 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Elaine Haxton paintings typically sell for $2,993–$7,415 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Elaine Haxton painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elaine Haxton painting is $4,284. 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 Elaine Haxton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elaine Haxton painting is $35,589.
What is the average price of a Elaine Haxton work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elaine Haxton work on paper is $425. 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 Elaine Haxton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elaine Haxton work on paper is $980. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $980 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Elaine Haxton print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elaine Haxton print is $140. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elaine Haxton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elaine Haxton print is $2,080.
What is the average price of a medium Elaine Haxton painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elaine Haxton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,421, 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 small Elaine Haxton painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elaine Haxton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,554, 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 Elaine Haxton's auction record?
Elaine Haxton's auction record is $35,589, set in 2026.
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