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

# Albert Sherman (1882–1971)

## What is Albert Sherman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Albert Sherman at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $995–$2,398, n=20). The auction record is $9,173 for STILL LIFE WITH BLOSSOM IN A GLASS VASE (2011, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STILL LIFE WITH BLOSSOM IN A GLASS VASE | Oil on canvas | $9,173 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | STILL LIFE WITH BLOSSOM IN A GLASS VASE | Oil on canvas | $9,173 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Still Life with Chrysanthemums | Oil on canvas | $6,835 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | The Eastern Window | Oil on canvas | $4,462 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Peonies | Oil on canvas on board | $4,372 | Menzies Art Brands | Sep 2009 |
| 6 | Blossoms | Oil on board | $3,975 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Rhododendrons Still Life, 1882 | Oil on board | $2,662 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Still Life with Peonies | Oil on canvas | $2,629 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Still Life - Flowers | Oil on canvas | $2,496 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Still Life, 1882 | Oil on canvas | $2,394 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $2,103 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,334 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $592 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Sherman is an Australia artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,530. 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 Albert Sherman sold in 2026 for $2,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Sherman work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Sherman work is $1,530.

The median Albert Sherman painting sells for $1,163 across 102 lots.

The median Albert Sherman work on paper sells for $563 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Albert Sherman paintings typically sell for $455–$946 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Sherman paintings typically sell for $1,621–$2,496 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 148 | $1,163† | $9,173 | 68.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $563 | $563 | 50% | 2014-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $6,947† | $9,173 | — | 2025-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $455–$946† | $619† | $3,975 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,621–$2,496† | $2,089† | $9,173 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,173 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,835 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $563 |

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 Albert Sherman worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Sherman work is $1,530. The median Albert Sherman painting sells for $1,163 across 102 lots. The median Albert Sherman work on paper sells for $563 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Sherman paintings typically sell for $455–$946 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Sherman paintings typically sell for $1,621–$2,496 (the middle half of 45 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 Albert Sherman painting?

Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Sherman painting is $1,163. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Sherman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Sherman painting is $9,173.

### What is the average price of a small Albert Sherman painting?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Sherman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Sherman painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Sherman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,089, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Sherman's auction record?

Albert Sherman's auction record is $9,173, set in 2011.

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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, “Albert Sherman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-sherman (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.