George A. Hays (1854–1945)
George A. Hays is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $815. 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 George A. Hays is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,100; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George A. Hays on OpeningBid →What is a George A. Hays work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George A. Hays work is $815.
The median George A. Hays painting sells for $850 across 37 lots.
The median George A. Hays work on paper sells for $398 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George A. Hays paintings typically sell for $750–$1,410 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $850†‡ | $2,100 | 94.9% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $398‡ | $575 | 80% | 2019-01-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,730†‡ | $2,100 | — | 2021-09-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $525–$885‡ | $770‡ | $1,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $750–$1,410†‡ | $1,022†‡ | $2,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $2,100 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $1,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $575 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $450‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George A. Hays worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George A. Hays work is $815. The median George A. Hays painting sells for $850 across 37 lots. The median George A. Hays work on paper sells for $398 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George A. Hays paintings typically sell for $750–$1,410 (the middle half of 20 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 George A. Hays painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George A. Hays painting is $850. 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 George A. Hays's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George A. Hays painting is $2,100.
What is the average price of a medium George A. Hays painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George A. Hays painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,022, 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 George A. Hays painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George A. Hays painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George A. Hays's auction record?
George A. Hays's auction record is $2,100, set in 1996.
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