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# Henri Hayden (1883–1970)

## What is Henri Hayden’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 349 auction results for Henri Hayden at 43 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $765 including buyer’s premium (middle half $427–$2,137, n=127). The auction record is $1,477,594 for Les joueurs d'échecs (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les joueurs d'échecs, 1913 | Oil paint | $1,477,594 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | La plage, 1916 | Oil paint | $808,655 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | FILLE ASSISE AU BOUQUET DE FLEURS | Huile et sable sur toile | $658,085 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | Nature morte au journal, 1883 | Oil paint | $542,561 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Fille assise au bouquet de fleurs, 1883 | Oil paint | $527,956 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 6 | Joueur de mandoline, 1883 | Oil paint | $420,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | NATURE MORTE | Huile sur toile | $383,682 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Nature morte | Oil on canvas | $346,917 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Personnage cubiste | Oil on canvas | $329,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Nature morte avec bouteille de porto, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $277,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 137 | $8,383 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $1,328 |
| Other | 55 | $992 |
| Prints | 71 | $427 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 184 | $4,073 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $1,083 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 349 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Hayden is a Polish artist with 419 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,477. 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 Henri Hayden sold in 2026 for $2,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Henri Hayden works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henri Hayden work worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Hayden work is $2,477.

The median Henri Hayden painting sells for $8,225 across 167 lots.

The median Henri Hayden work on paper sells for $992 across 82 lots.

The median Henri Hayden print sells for $426 across 73 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Hayden paintings typically sell for $5,395–$57,817 (the middle half of 113 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Hayden prints typically sell for $276–$673 (the middle half of 62 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 | 76 | $426†‡ | $1,450 | 96.1% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 195 | $8,225†‡ | $1.5M | 85.6% | 2026-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $992†‡ | $116,417 | 92.1% | 2026-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $221,209 | $1.5M | — | 2025-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henri Hayden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $426 with 96.1% sell-through. Paintings (195 lots) median $8,225, record $1,477,594. A typical Henri Hayden painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $221,209.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $129–$430† | $292† | $916 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $276–$673†‡ | $427†‡ | $1,377 |

† 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) | 37 | $2,260–$5,664†‡ | $3,358†‡ | $209,412 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 113 | $5,395–$57,817†‡ | $10,080†‡ | $658,085 |

† 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) | 53 | $427–$1,562†‡ | $769†‡ | $54,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $822–$3,061†‡ | $1,450†‡ | $116,417 |

† 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 | 2020 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $808,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $116,417 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $54,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,377 |

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 Henri Hayden worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Hayden work is $2,477. The median Henri Hayden painting sells for $8,225 across 167 lots. The median Henri Hayden work on paper sells for $992 across 82 lots. The median Henri Hayden print sells for $426 across 73 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Hayden paintings typically sell for $5,395–$57,817 (the middle half of 113 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Hayden prints typically sell for $276–$673 (the middle half of 62 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 Henri Hayden painting?

Based on 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Hayden painting is $8,225. 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 Henri Hayden's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Hayden painting is $1,477,594.

### What is the average price of a Henri Hayden work on paper?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Hayden work on paper is $992. 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 Henri Hayden's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Hayden work on paper is $116,417.

### What is the average price of a Henri Hayden print?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Hayden print is $426. 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 Henri Hayden's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Hayden print is $1,450.

### What is the average price of a medium Henri Hayden painting?

Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Hayden painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,080, 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 medium Henri Hayden print?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Hayden print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $427, 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 Henri Hayden's auction record?

Henri Hayden's auction record is $1,477,594, set in 2020.

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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, “Henri Hayden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-hayden (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.