Paul Hartley (1944–2009)
Paul Hartley is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $450. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Hartley sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Hartley on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Hartley work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Hartley work is $450.
The median Paul Hartley painting sells for $950 across 6 lots.
The median Paul Hartley work on paper sells for $550 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $950† | $5,000† | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $550† | $1,600† | — | 2023-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $275–$1,600† | $300† | $2,100† |
† 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 | 2018 | $5,000† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,100† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $550† |
† 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 Paul Hartley worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Hartley work is $450. The median Paul Hartley painting sells for $950 across 6 lots. The median Paul Hartley work on paper sells for $550 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Hartley's auction record?
Paul Hartley's auction record is $5,000, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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