What is a James Hayward painting worth?
1943–2026 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 53 works by James Hayward with a published auction price sold between $2,142Sign up free to see and $4,250Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,813Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $3,048Sign up free to see across 49 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,772Sign up free to see across 49 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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James Hayward prices by medium
- Auction results
- 54
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2016–2026
- Median price
- $2.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $16.6kSign up free to see Abstract #9, Bonhams, Apr 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $2.2k–$4.5kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $945–$1.2kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (33), Rago Auctions (8), Wright (8)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 32 | $2.2k–$3.5kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 14 | $1.3k–$4.2kSign up free to see | $2.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 3 | $9.7k–$15.2kSign up free to see | $13.8kSign up free to see |
Recent James Hayward sales
- Abstract Diptych #50, oil on canvas laid to wood board — $1,920Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 9, 2026
- Untitled, Oil on canvas on board — $13,750Sign up free to see, Abell Auction Company, May 31, 2026
- Chromachord #18, oil on canvas over panel — $2,048Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 16, 2026
- Chromachord #6, oil on canvas over panel — $2,176Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 16, 2026
- Untitled, oil on newsprint — $384Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 16, 2026
- Untitled, oil on newsprint — $128Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 16, 2026
- Spartan Flesh (French), oil on canvas over panel — $3,072Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 16, 2026
- Spartan Cobalt Violet, oil on canvas over panel — $2,048Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Apr 16, 2026
Questions about James Hayward prices
What is a James Hayward painting worth?
Based on 53 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Hayward have sold for a median of $2,813, and half of them sold between $2,142 and $4,250. For paintings alone the median is $3,048 (49 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James Hayward sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $16,575 for “Abstract #9” at Bonhams in April 2022.
Which James Hayward medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,048 (49 sales).
How often do James Hayward works sell at auction?
100% of the 54 lots recorded between 2016 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Hayward painting?
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James Hayward have appeared at auction 54 times in ArtSell’s records between 2016 and 2026; 54 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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