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# Stanley W Hayter (1901–1988)

Stanley W Hayter is an English artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,430.

A work by Stanley W Hayter sold in 2025 for $1,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Stanley W Hayter work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Stanley W Hayter work worth?

Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley W Hayter work is $1,430.

The median Stanley W Hayter print sells for $1,430 across 156 lots.

The median Stanley W Hayter work on paper sells for $1,500 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Stanley W Hayter prints typically sell for $1,096–$1,875 (the middle half of 111 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 167 | $1,430 | $7,500 | 93.4% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 60% | 2024-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $6,125 | $7,500 | — | 2019-09-19 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 111 | $1,096–$1,875 | $1,380 | $3,680 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,002–$5,250 | $3,775 | $7,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,500 |

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 Stanley W Hayter worth?

Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanley W Hayter work is $1,430. The median Stanley W Hayter print sells for $1,430 across 156 lots. The median Stanley W Hayter work on paper sells for $1,500 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Stanley W Hayter prints typically sell for $1,096–$1,875 (the middle half of 111 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Stanley W Hayter print?

Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanley W Hayter print is $1,430.

### What is Stanley W Hayter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanley W Hayter print is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a small Stanley W Hayter print?

Based on 111 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stanley W Hayter print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Stanley W Hayter print?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanley W Hayter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Stanley W Hayter's auction record?

Stanley W Hayter's auction record is $7,500, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Stanley W Hayter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stanley-w-hayter (updated 2026-11-02).

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.