James Hays (b. 1925)
James Hays is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $194.
A work by James Hays sold in 2025 for $279, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Hays on OpeningBid →What is a James Hays work worth?
Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hays work is $194.
The median James Hays painting sells for $120 across 2 lots.
The median James Hays work on paper sells for $279 across 1 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 | 5 | $120† | $132† | 40% | 2025-01-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $279 | $279 | — | 2025-07-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $279 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $132† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $109 |
† 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 Hays worth?
Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hays work is $194. The median James Hays painting sells for $120 across 2 lots. The median James Hays work on paper sells for $279 across 1 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 James Hays's auction record?
James Hays's auction record is $279, set in 2025.
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