James Hamilton Hay (1874–1916)
James Hamilton Hay is a British (modern) artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $436.
A work by James Hamilton Hay sold in 2016 for $5,784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Hamilton Hay on OpeningBid →What is a James Hamilton Hay work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hamilton Hay work is $436.
The median James Hamilton Hay painting sells for $432 across 3 lots.
The median James Hamilton Hay print sells for $160 across 1 lots.
The median James Hamilton Hay work on paper sells for $436 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $160† | $160† | 50% | 2021-11-09 |
| Paintings | 3 | $432† | $5,784 | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $436 | $436 | — | 2001-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Hamilton Hay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $160 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $432, record $5,784. A typical James Hamilton Hay painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,784 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $436 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $432† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $160† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Hamilton Hay worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hamilton Hay work is $436. The median James Hamilton Hay painting sells for $432 across 3 lots. The median James Hamilton Hay print sells for $160 across 1 lots. The median James Hamilton Hay work on paper sells for $436 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Hamilton Hay's auction record?
James Hamilton Hay's auction record is $5,784, set in 2016.
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