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# Ernest C. Hayes (1914–1978)

Ernest C. Hayes is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,290.

A work by Ernest C. Hayes sold in 2025 for $1,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest C. Hayes work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest C. Hayes work is $1,290.

The median Ernest C. Hayes painting sells for $1,290 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,290 | $2,312 | 83.3% | 2025-09-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $2,312 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,379 |

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 Ernest C. Hayes worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest C. Hayes work is $1,290. The median Ernest C. Hayes painting sells for $1,290 across 5 lots.

### What is Ernest C. Hayes's auction record?

Ernest C. Hayes's auction record is $2,312, set in 1996.

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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.