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# Denzil Herring

## What is Denzil Herring’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Denzil Herring at 1 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $85 including buyer’s premium (middle half $63–$104, n=7). The auction record is $249 for Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008), Still Life with Samovar (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008), Still Life with Samovar | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $249 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008 ), Still Life with Kettle, Bowl and Cup | Oil on board | $104 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008 ), Still Life with Lamp, Books, Glasses and Sherry | Oil on board | $104 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008), Still Life with Books and Samovar | Oil on board | $85 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008), Still Life with Violin, Candles and Books | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008 ), Still Life with Violin, Candles and Books | Oil on board | $58 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008 ), Still Life with Copper Kettle, Urn and Blue and White Plate | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $53 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Denzil Herring (South Africa, 1940 - 2008 ), Elephant | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $34 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Denzil Herring is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $90. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Denzil Herring sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $112 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Denzil Herring work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denzil Herring work is $90.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Denzil Herring worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denzil Herring work is $90. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Denzil Herring's auction record?

Denzil Herring's auction record is $249, set in 2026.

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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, “Denzil Herring auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/denzil-herring (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.