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# Hale Woodruff (1900–1980)

## What is Hale Woodruff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Hale Woodruff at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,680–$8,750, n=5). The auction record is $665,000 for Carnival (2021, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnival, 1980 | Oil on linen canvas | $665,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Landscape, 1979 | Oil on linen canvas | $209,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Cinque Exhorts his Captives, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $156,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2009 |
| 4 | Rape of Europa, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $108,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | The Land of Many Moons, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $108,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Landscape No. 2, 1980 | Oil on linen canvas | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Celestial Door, 1980 | Oil on linen canvas | $75,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Celestial Gate, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $75,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 9 | Moon Worship, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $44,450 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Abstract Composition), 1980 | Oil on cotton canvas | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $26,400 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $5,400 |
| Other | 11 | $4,680 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $108,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $19,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $4,680 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hale Woodruff is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $9,062. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hale Woodruff sold in 2026 for $44,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hale Woodruff work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hale Woodruff work is $9,062.

The median Hale Woodruff painting sells for $26,400 across 25 lots.

The median Hale Woodruff work on paper sells for $5,165 across 22 lots.

The median Hale Woodruff print sells for $2,450 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,450† | $3,250† | — | 2020-11-14 |
| Paintings | 25 | $26,400 | $665,000 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $5,165 | $32,760 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $156,000 | $665,000 | — | 2022-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Hale Woodruff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,450. Paintings (25 lots) median $26,400, record $665,000. A typical Hale Woodruff painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $156,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $9,112–$15,300 | $12,300 | $20,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $19,200–$33,950 | $25,200 | $209,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $81,250–$132,000 | $108,000 | $665,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,998–$5,130 | $4,540 | $6,960 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,750–$17,344 | $7,650 | $32,760 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $665,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $209,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hale Woodruff worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hale Woodruff work is $9,062. The median Hale Woodruff painting sells for $26,400 across 25 lots. The median Hale Woodruff work on paper sells for $5,165 across 22 lots. The median Hale Woodruff print sells for $2,450 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hale Woodruff painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hale Woodruff painting is $26,400.

### What is Hale Woodruff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hale Woodruff painting is $665,000.

### What is the average price of a Hale Woodruff work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hale Woodruff work on paper is $5,165.

### What is Hale Woodruff's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hale Woodruff work on paper is $32,760.

### What is the average price of a small Hale Woodruff work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hale Woodruff work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Hale Woodruff painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hale Woodruff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hale Woodruff's auction record?

Hale Woodruff's auction record is $665,000, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hale Woodruff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hale-woodruff (updated 2026-11-02).

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.