Edward Hersey (b. 1948)
Edward Hersey is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,449. 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 Edward Hersey is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,594; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Hersey on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Hersey work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Hersey work is $1,449.
The median Edward Hersey painting sells for $1,351 across 11 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 | 11 | $1,351†‡ | $3,491‡ | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,357–$2,788†‡ | $1,605†‡ | $3,491‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,491‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,427‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Hersey worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Hersey work is $1,449. The median Edward Hersey painting sells for $1,351 across 11 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 Edward Hersey painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Hersey painting is $1,351. 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 Edward Hersey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Hersey painting is $3,491. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Edward Hersey's auction record?
Edward Hersey's auction record is $3,491, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Edward Hersey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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