Palmer Hayden (1890–1973)
Palmer Hayden is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,000. 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 Palmer Hayden sold in 2024 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Palmer Hayden on OpeningBid →What is a Palmer Hayden work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Palmer Hayden work is $15,000.
The median Palmer Hayden painting sells for $21,250 across 6 lots.
The median Palmer Hayden work on paper sells for $7,500 across 6 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 | 8 | $21,250 | $33,600 | 75% | 2024-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $7,500† | $38,000 | — | 2022-08-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $16,250–$30,825 | $21,250 | $33,600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $38,000 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $33,600 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $33,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $15,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Palmer Hayden worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Palmer Hayden work is $15,000. The median Palmer Hayden painting sells for $21,250 across 6 lots. The median Palmer Hayden work on paper sells for $7,500 across 6 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 Palmer Hayden's auction record?
Palmer Hayden's auction record is $38,000, set in 2007.
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