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# Hilaire Hiler (1898–1966)

Hilaire Hiler is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hilaire Hiler is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,952; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hilaire Hiler work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilaire Hiler work is $2,250.

The median Hilaire Hiler painting sells for $2,454 across 10 lots.

The median Hilaire Hiler work on paper sells for $2,250 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,454‡ | $16,520 | 90.9% | 2026-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,250 | $5,000 | — | 2024-03-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $16,520 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $9,173 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,280 |

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 Hilaire Hiler worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilaire Hiler work is $2,250. The median Hilaire Hiler painting sells for $2,454 across 10 lots. The median Hilaire Hiler work on paper sells for $2,250 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hilaire Hiler painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hilaire Hiler painting is $2,454. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hilaire Hiler's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hilaire Hiler painting is $16,520.

### What is Hilaire Hiler's auction record?

Hilaire Hiler's auction record is $16,520, set in 2004.

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

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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.