Harold Clayton (1896–1979)
Harold Clayton is a British (modern) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,362. 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 Harold Clayton sold in 2023 for $6,579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harold Clayton on OpeningBid →What is a Harold Clayton work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Clayton work is $6,362.
The median Harold Clayton painting sells for $6,339 across 28 lots.
The median Harold Clayton sculpture sells for $9,925 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Harold Clayton paintings typically sell for $3,050–$10,311 (the middle half of 22 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 | 29 | $6,339†‡ | $42,359 | 96.6% | 2025-11-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $9,925 | $12,902 | — | 2010-11-17 |
† 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) | 5 | $3,344–$5,107 | $3,465 | $8,319 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,050–$10,311†‡ | $6,483†‡ | $42,359 |
† 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 | 2000 | $42,359 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $30,089‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $12,902 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $6,947 |
‡ 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 Harold Clayton worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Clayton work is $6,362. The median Harold Clayton painting sells for $6,339 across 28 lots. The median Harold Clayton sculpture sells for $9,925 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Harold Clayton paintings typically sell for $3,050–$10,311 (the middle half of 22 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 Harold Clayton painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Clayton painting is $6,339. 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 Harold Clayton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Clayton painting is $42,359.
What is the average price of a medium Harold Clayton painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold Clayton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,483, 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 Harold Clayton's auction record?
Harold Clayton's auction record is $48,785, set in 2007.
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