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# George Arthur Hays (1854–1945)

George Arthur Hays is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $948.

A work by George Arthur Hays sold in 2021 for $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Arthur Hays work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Arthur Hays work is $948.

The median George Arthur Hays painting sells for $1,058 across 23 lots.

The median George Arthur Hays work on paper sells for $751 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,058 | $3,250 | 95.8% | 2022-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $751 | $1,528 | — | 2010-05-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $858–$1,821 | $1,234 | $2,350 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $940–$2,233 | $948 | $3,250 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $480–$960 | $751 | $1,528 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,250 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,583 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,293 |

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 George Arthur Hays worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Arthur Hays work is $948. The median George Arthur Hays painting sells for $1,058 across 23 lots. The median George Arthur Hays work on paper sells for $751 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a George Arthur Hays painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Arthur Hays painting is $1,058.

### What is George Arthur Hays's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Arthur Hays painting is $3,250.

### What is the average price of a small George Arthur Hays painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Arthur Hays painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,234, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small George Arthur Hays work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Arthur Hays work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Arthur Hays's auction record?

George Arthur Hays's auction record is $3,250, set in 2007.

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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.