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# Hayward Veal (1913–2013)

Hayward Veal is an Australian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $835. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hayward Veal sold in 2026 for $1,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hayward Veal work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayward Veal work is $835.

The median Hayward Veal painting sells for $835 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $835† | $5,534 | 70.6% | 2026-02-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $599–$1,173† | $705† | $5,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $742–$1,959† | $860† | $5,298 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,534 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $5,298 |

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 Hayward Veal worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayward Veal work is $835. The median Hayward Veal painting sells for $835 across 24 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hayward Veal painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayward Veal painting is $835. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hayward Veal's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayward Veal painting is $5,534.

### What is the average price of a small Hayward Veal painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hayward Veal painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Hayward Veal painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hayward Veal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hayward Veal's auction record?

Hayward Veal's auction record is $5,534, set in 2026.

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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, “Hayward Veal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hayward-veal (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.