James Hayllar (1829–1920)
James Hayllar is a British (modern) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,017. 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 James Hayllar sold in 2025 for $8,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Hayllar on OpeningBid →What is a James Hayllar work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hayllar work is $6,017.
The median James Hayllar painting sells for $4,190 across 14 lots.
The median James Hayllar work on paper sells for $577 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $4,190†‡ | $28,388 | 66.7% | 2025-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $577‡ | $11,611 | — | 2017-08-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $619–$2,230†‡ | $1,461†‡ | $5,785 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,422–$17,818†‡ | $8,114†‡ | $28,388 |
† 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 | 2009 | $28,388 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $26,817 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $11,611 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $577 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Hayllar worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hayllar work is $6,017. The median James Hayllar painting sells for $4,190 across 14 lots. The median James Hayllar work on paper sells for $577 across 3 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 James Hayllar painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hayllar painting is $4,190. 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 James Hayllar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hayllar painting is $28,388.
What is James Hayllar's auction record?
James Hayllar's auction record is $28,388, set in 2009.
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