Raymond Hains (1926–2005)
What is Raymond Hains’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 201 auction results for Raymond Hains at 33 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,057 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,281–$26,532, n=20). The auction record is $473,971 for Untitled (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1967 | Affiches lacérées sur deux tôles montées sous plexiglas | $473,971 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Saffa, 1964 | Signé | $211,516 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 3 | Composition, 1962 | Torn posters on metal mounted on panel | $156,341 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Seita, 1926 | — | $147,758 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | AVENUE DE LA BOURDONNAIS, 1959 | Affiches lacérées marouflées sur toile | $128,147 | Artcurial | Jan 2008 |
| 6 | Palissade de 9 planches, 1970 | Palissade de bois peint | $125,556 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1967 | Affiches lacérées sur deux tôles montées sous plexiglas | $124,139 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | Seita, 1970 | PVC, papier de verre et bois peint | $121,420 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | SANS TITRE, 1960 | Signée et datée au dos "Raymond Hains | $118,123 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Torn posters on metal | $265,883 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $38,323 |
| Other | 82 | $36,191 |
| Paintings | 15 | $26,067 |
| Prints | 34 | $19,592 |
| Photographs | 6 | $3,488 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $37,434 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $28,155 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $3,285 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 201 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Raymond Hains is a French artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $21,496. 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 Raymond Hains sold in 2026 for $70,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Raymond Hains on OpeningBid →What is a Raymond Hains work worth?
Across 200 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Hains work is $21,496.
The median Raymond Hains print sells for $18,106 across 88 lots.
The median Raymond Hains work on paper sells for $16,293 across 19 lots.
The median Raymond Hains photograph sells for $4,238 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Raymond Hains prints typically sell for $2,265–$32,663 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 123 | $18,106†‡ | $473,971 | 71.5% | 2026-07-18 |
| Paintings | 7 | $79,571 | $211,516 | 85.7% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $16,293‡ | $114,814 | 76% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $20,175 | $21,295 | 40% | 2019-06-05 |
| Photography | 12 | $4,238‡ | $11,250 | 91.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $125,141† | $473,971 | — | 2025-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Raymond Hains's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (123 lots) median $18,106 with 71.5% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $79,571, record $211,516. A typical Raymond Hains painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $125,141.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,375–$7,139‡ | $3,424‡ | $17,844 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $2,265–$32,663†‡ | $17,890†‡ | $93,642 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $56,590–$92,657† | $88,380† | $265,883 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,624–$41,142‡ | $26,164‡ | $114,814 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $473,971 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $265,883 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $211,516 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $156,341 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $114,814 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $79,261 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $21,295 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $20,650 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Raymond Hains worth?
Across 200 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Hains work is $21,496. The median Raymond Hains print sells for $18,106 across 88 lots. The median Raymond Hains work on paper sells for $16,293 across 19 lots. The median Raymond Hains photograph sells for $4,238 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Raymond Hains prints typically sell for $2,265–$32,663 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 the average price of a Raymond Hains print?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Hains print is $18,106. 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 Raymond Hains's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Hains print is $473,971.
What is the average price of a Raymond Hains work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Hains work on paper is $16,293. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Raymond Hains's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Hains work on paper is $114,814.
What is the average price of a Raymond Hains photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Hains photograph is $4,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Raymond Hains's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Hains photograph is $11,250.
What is the average price of a medium Raymond Hains print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raymond Hains print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Raymond Hains print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raymond Hains print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Raymond Hains's auction record?
Raymond Hains's auction record is $473,971, set in 2007.
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