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# Hayley Lever (1876–1958)

## What is Hayley Lever’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 223 auction results for Hayley Lever at 21 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,062 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,568–$8,163, n=11). The auction record is $58,750 for Race at Gloucester (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Race at Gloucester, 1876 | Oil paint | $58,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Sunset and Sailboats, 1876 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $56,250 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Gloucester Harbor from Banner Hill, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $27,720 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Italian Fishing Boats, Gloucester | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | Grogan & Company | May 2023 |
| 5 | New Rochelle, 1946 | Oil paint | $21,250 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Fishing Boats, Gloucester, 1876 | Oil paint | $16,250 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Bruges, Belgium, 1876 | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 8 | Gloucester Harbor, circa 1920 | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | River Exe, Exmouth, 1903 | Oil on canvas | $12,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | SPRINGTIME, WOODSTOCK | Oil on canvas | $10,350 | Grogan & Company | Mar 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $2,818 |
| Other | 9 | $1,410 |
| Works on paper | 51 | $1,067 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $2,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 97 | $1,800 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 223 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hayley Lever is an American artist with 298 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,410. 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 Hayley Lever sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Hayley Lever works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hayley Lever work worth?

Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayley Lever work is $1,410.

The median Hayley Lever painting sells for $2,640 across 117 lots.

The median Hayley Lever work on paper sells for $900 across 79 lots.

The median Hayley Lever print sells for $312 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hayley Lever paintings typically sell for $1,232–$3,750 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hayley Lever work on papers typically sell for $413–$1,265 (the middle half of 51 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 | 17 | $312†‡ | $2,300 | 58.8% | 2022-10-21 |
| Paintings | 141 | $2,640†‡ | $58,750 | 83% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 113 | $900†‡ | $4,025 | 69.9% | 2025-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $15,000† | $58,750 | — | 2026-09-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Hayley Lever's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $312 with 58.8% sell-through. Paintings (141 lots) median $2,640, record $58,750. A typical Hayley Lever painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $15,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $80–$312†‡ | $80†‡ | $500‡ |

† 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) | 79 | $1,232–$3,750†‡ | $2,375†‡ | $56,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $2,250–$10,080†‡ | $4,000†‡ | $58,750 |

† 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) | 51 | $413–$1,265†‡ | $750†‡ | $4,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $890–$1,265‡ | $1,000‡ | $3,565 |

† 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 | 2018 | $58,750 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,025 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,565 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,430 |

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 Hayley Lever worth?

Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayley Lever work is $1,410. The median Hayley Lever painting sells for $2,640 across 117 lots. The median Hayley Lever work on paper sells for $900 across 79 lots. The median Hayley Lever print sells for $312 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hayley Lever paintings typically sell for $1,232–$3,750 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hayley Lever work on papers typically sell for $413–$1,265 (the middle half of 51 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 Hayley Lever painting?

Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayley Lever painting is $2,640. 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 Hayley Lever's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayley Lever painting is $58,750.

### What is the average price of a Hayley Lever work on paper?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayley Lever work on paper is $900. 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 Hayley Lever's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayley Lever work on paper is $4,025.

### What is the average price of a Hayley Lever print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayley Lever print is $312. 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 Hayley Lever's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayley Lever print is $2,300.

### What is the average price of a small Hayley Lever painting?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hayley Lever painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,375, 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 Hayley Lever work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hayley Lever work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, 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 Hayley Lever's auction record?

Hayley Lever's auction record is $58,750, set in 2018.

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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, “Hayley Lever auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hayley-lever (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.