George Hayter (1792–1871)
What is George Hayter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for George Hayter at 19 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $708 including buyer’s premium (middle half $543–$1,132, n=12). The auction record is $46,003 for Portrait du jeune comte Alexandre Walewski (2016, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,880 |
| Other | 9 | $1,330 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $693 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,634 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,307 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $728 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
George Hayter is a British (modern) artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $765. 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 Hayter sold in 2026 for $1,067, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hayter work is $765.
The median George Hayter work on paper sells for $301 across 30 lots.
The median George Hayter painting sells for $3,127 across 29 lots.
The median George Hayter print sells for $206 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Hayter work on papers typically sell for $91–$685 (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 | $206†‡ | $765 | 71.4% | 2025-02-11 |
| Paintings | 34 | $3,127†‡ | $46,003 | 85.3% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $301†‡ | $6,917 | 83.3% | 2026-03-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $39,449 | $46,003 | — | 2025-03-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Hayter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $206 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $3,127, record $46,003. A typical George Hayter painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $39,449.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $44–$285†‡ | $167†‡ | $451 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $708–$4,054†‡ | $1,067†‡ | $13,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $528–$4,462‡ | $3,127‡ | $46,003 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,489–$33,898 | $9,634 | $45,000 |
† 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) | 26 | $91–$685†‡ | $265†‡ | $6,917 |
† 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 | 2016 | $46,003 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,917 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,779 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $765 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $451 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Hayter worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Hayter work is $765. The median George Hayter work on paper sells for $301 across 30 lots. The median George Hayter painting sells for $3,127 across 29 lots. The median George Hayter print sells for $206 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Hayter work on papers typically sell for $91–$685 (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 George Hayter work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hayter work on paper is $301. 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 Hayter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hayter work on paper is $6,917.
What is the average price of a George Hayter painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hayter painting is $3,127. 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 Hayter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hayter painting is $46,003.
What is the average price of a George Hayter print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Hayter print is $206. 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 Hayter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Hayter print is $765.
What is the average price of a small George Hayter work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hayter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $265, 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 Hayter painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Hayter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,067, 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 George Hayter's auction record?
George Hayter's auction record is $45,000, set in 2024.
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