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Harold Haydon Art

American, 1909-1994
Harold Emerson Haydon was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada in 1909. Haydon came to Chicago with his family in 1917 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1941. He attended the University of Chicago Lab School and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Philosophy. He also studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. Haydon was a long-time Professor of Art at the University of Chicago, teaching from 1944-1975. He became an instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1975-1981. Haydon also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Indiana University from 1975-1982. In addition, Haydon served as the noted art critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1963-1985. He died in Chicago in 1994.
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A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men
A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men

Harold HaydonA Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men, circa 1950

$135

A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A visually striking charcoal male portrait stu...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonAn Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon, 1943

$85

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A finely drawn, introspective portrait in pastel and charcoal o...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes
A Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes

Harold HaydonA Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes, 1946

$240

A Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking, Mid-Century Modern 1946, charcoal figure study drawing of three standing female nudes by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (u...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon
A Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon, 1932

$950

A Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined, vibrant Precisionist still-life painting of a glazed plate and jug by famed Chicago Modern artist Harold Haydon. A superb example of Haydon's early practiced skill in Mod...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Panel

A Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon
A Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon, circa 1931

$1,200

A Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined, vibrant, early 1930s Precisionist still-life painting of a pitcher and squash by famed Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 15 x 18 inches; framed size: 21 x 2...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Board, Canvas

A Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Female Nude
A Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Female Nude

Harold HaydonA Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Female Nude, circa 1945

$285

A Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Female Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Stylized, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Executed in a distinct Rubenesque, M...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

An Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude
An Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

Harold HaydonAn Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude, circa 1945

$95

An Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is ink on paper and dates circa 1945. Artwork ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Stylish, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model
A Stylish, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model

Harold HaydonA Stylish, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model, 1960

$235

A Stylish, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Stylish, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, Post-War charcoal dra...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fine, Modern 1930s Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model
A Fine, Modern 1930s Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model

Harold HaydonA Fine, Modern 1930s Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model, Circa 1930

$235

A Fine, Modern 1930s Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well exe...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man
A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man

Harold HaydonA Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man, 1960

$235

A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern, Abstracted Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Model, Young Man by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well execute...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Charming Vintage 1930s Forest Landscape, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada
A Charming Vintage 1930s Forest Landscape, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada

Harold HaydonA Charming Vintage 1930s Forest Landscape, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada, 1933

$850

A Charming Vintage 1930s Forest Landscape, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, vintage 1930s Modern forest landscape scene painted in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Many of Haydon's early landscape paintin...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Board

An Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers
An Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers

Harold HaydonAn Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers, 1951

$850

An Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sporting-Themed Oil Painting of Swimming Water Polo Players by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Oil on ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"
An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"

Harold HaydonAn Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille", 1946

$185

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study "Deshabille" by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is ink and graphite on paper and d...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, "Nude with Apples"
A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, "Nude with Apples"

Harold HaydonA Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, "Nude with Apples", 1951

$3,500

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, "Nude with Apples"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Visually Striking, Abstract Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Nude Female Model in a Studio Interior by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titl...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Canvas

A Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting"
A Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting"

Harold HaydonA Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting", 1943

$165Sale Price|29% Off

A Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Quirky, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Illustration Ink Drawing Depicting a Women's Committee Meeting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwor...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon, 1946

$165

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A beautifully executed and introspective charcoal portrait drawing o...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather
A Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather

Harold HaydonA Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather, Circa 1932

$212Sale Price|20% Off

A Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1930s Modernist Portrait Study of a Seated Young Male Bather by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Most likely completed at a summer lake house in Al...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model
An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model

Harold HaydonAn Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model, 1951

$172Sale Price|35% Off

An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Alluring, Finely Drawn 1950s Mid-Century Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Ink on paper, dating from 1951. Artwork size: ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon
A Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon, 1945

$2,850

A Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Pair of 1940s "Thumb Box", oil on paper paintings depicting stone wall menders in Thetford, Vermont. Image size: 4 1/2" x 6 each. Framed size: 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" each. Estate st...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Paper

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting
An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting

Harold HaydonAn Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting, 1952

$2,500

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Visually Striking, early 1950s Abstract, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a subdued, tonal int...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

Harold HaydonA Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model, Circa 1930

$235

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, ea...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting
A Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting

Harold HaydonA Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, 1950

$950

A Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon. A vivid, early example of Haydon's Post-War Abstract Expressionist pai...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures
A Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures

Harold HaydonA Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures, 1968

$1,100

A Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Unique, Lively 1960s Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Abstract City Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "City Street with Figures", Depicting an ab...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Standing Female Nude Model
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Standing Female Nude Model

Harold HaydonA Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Standing Female Nude Model, circa 1930

$185Sale Price|21% Off

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Art Deco Figure Study, Standing Female Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early pastel drawing by Haydon demon...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Pastel

A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk"
A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk"

Harold HaydonA Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk", 1950

$1,100

A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Country Auction by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Auctioneer Selling Junk" and painted in ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Board

A Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame)
A Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame)

Harold HaydonA Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame), 1961

$850

A Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Unique Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting of Burning Fire (Flame) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon. A vivid, eye-catching example of Haydon...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

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Find a wide variety of authentic Harold Haydon art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harold Haydon in paint, oil paint, graphite and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Harold Haydon art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Francis Chapin, Patricia Gren Hayes, and Jack Hooper. Harold Haydon art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $975.

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