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# James Hayward (b. 1943)

## What is James Hayward’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for James Hayward at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,159 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,708–$2,560, n=15). The auction record is $16,575 for Abstract #9 (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract #9, 1998 | Painting | $16,575 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Athenian Green/Violet/Grey-Green/Dark Neutral, 1986 | Painting | $9,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 3 | Athenian, 1943 | Acrylic | $8,200 | Bonhams | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Abstract #36, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $8,190 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Chromachord #92, 2001 | Painting | $7,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Spartan Red; Spartan White, 1985 | Painting | $7,500 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Automatic Painting Yellow/Blue/Red, 1980 | Acrylic paint | $6,300 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Dark blue/cobalt abstract | Oil on canvas laid to panel | $6,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Automatic Painting, 1977 | Acrylic paint | $5,670 | Wright | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Spartan (DK Green), 1985 | Painting | $5,292 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $3,048 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,816 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $2,331 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Hayward is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,048. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Hayward sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Hayward work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hayward work is $3,048.

The median James Hayward painting sells for $3,276 across 49 lots.

The median James Hayward work on paper sells for $1,222 across 2 lots.

The median James Hayward print sells for $444 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) James Hayward paintings typically sell for $2,232–$3,542 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 1 | $444 | $444 | — | 2010-08-14 |
| Paintings | 53 | $3,276† | $16,575 | 92.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,222 | $1,500 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,375 | $16,575 | — | 2022-04-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Hayward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $444. Paintings (53 lots) median $3,276, record $16,575. A typical James Hayward painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,375.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,232–$3,542 | $2,816 | $7,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,008–$5,019† | $3,250† | $8,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,835–$8,782 | $6,300 | $16,575 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $16,575 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $945 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $444 |

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 James Hayward worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Hayward work is $3,048. The median James Hayward painting sells for $3,276 across 49 lots. The median James Hayward work on paper sells for $1,222 across 2 lots. The median James Hayward print sells for $444 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Hayward paintings typically sell for $2,232–$3,542 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James Hayward painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Hayward painting is $3,276. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Hayward's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Hayward painting is $16,575.

### What is the average price of a small James Hayward painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Hayward painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium James Hayward painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Hayward painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Hayward's auction record?

James Hayward's auction record is $16,575, set in 2022.

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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.