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# Paul Mays (1887–1961)

Paul Mays is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $254.

A work by Paul Mays sold in 2025 for $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Mays work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mays work is $254.

The median Paul Mays painting sells for $254 across 3 lots.

The median Paul Mays work on paper sells for $285 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $254 | $650 | 60% | 2025-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $285 | $550 | — | 2025-05-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $550 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $254 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $20 |

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 Paul Mays worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mays work is $254. The median Paul Mays painting sells for $254 across 3 lots. The median Paul Mays work on paper sells for $285 across 2 lots.

### What is Paul Mays's auction record?

Paul Mays's auction record is $650, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Mays auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-mays (updated 2026-11-01).

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.