> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-haines · updated 2026-11-02

# William Haines (1900–1973)

## What is William Haines’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for William Haines at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,990–$7,628, n=24). The auction record is $92,500 for game suite from the Desert Living Room at the Golden Gate International Exposition (2012, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | game suite from the Desert Living Room at the Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939 | Leather | $92,500 | Wright | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Table Lamp with Tang Style Figure, 1900 | Table lamp | $46,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2014 |
| 3 | Brentwood lounge chairs, 1936 | Lounge chairs | $40,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Curved sofa, 1960 | Suede upholstery | $37,800 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Curved sofa, 1960 | Suede upholstery | $21,420 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Floor lamp with Tang Style Figure, 1900 | Floor lamp | $21,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2014 |
| 7 | Cabinet from the Mr. and Mrs. George Clifford Residence, Hope Ranch, CA, 1956 | Copper | $17,780 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Demilune console tables, pair, 1950 | Console tables | $17,780 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Slipper chairs, pair, 1946 | Oak | $17,780 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Lounge chairs, 1900 | Lounge chairs | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 89 | $4,063 |
| Paintings | 34 | $3,907 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $1,530 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $5,749 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 80 | $3,513 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,530 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Haines is an American artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,357. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Haines sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Haines work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Haines work is $3,357.

The median William Haines sculpture sells for $4,445 across 5 lots.

The median William Haines painting sells for $1,084 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-09-26 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,084 | $1,402 | — | 2020-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,445 | $12,500 | — | 2025-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $21,420 | $92,500 | — | 2026-03-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,738 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,402 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $765 |

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 William Haines worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Haines work is $3,357. The median William Haines sculpture sells for $4,445 across 5 lots. The median William Haines painting sells for $1,084 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Haines's auction record?

William Haines's auction record is $92,500, set in 2012.

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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, “William Haines auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-haines (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.