George Herms (1935–2026)
What is George Herms’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for George Herms at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $525–$955, n=19). The auction record is $5,000 for Tail Light (2017, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Light, 1973 | Mixed-media | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Three Cross, 1961 | Sculpture | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2022 |
| 3 | Cheap Skate, 1935 | Assemblage | $4,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | House of Hope, 1935 | Assemblage | $3,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Ugo, 1935 | Assemblage | $3,750 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Clock, 1935 | Cardboard | $2,805 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 7 | Genevieve, 1962 | Mixed media | $2,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1935 | Graphite | $2,560 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | MOTHER BOARD | Collage | $2,500 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Right Crossing Guard, 1935 | Assemblage | $2,423 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,250 |
| Other | 49 | $900 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $750 |
| Prints | 5 | $438 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $1,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
George Herms is an American artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Herms sold in 2026 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Herms on OpeningBid →What is a George Herms work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Herms work is $875.
The median George Herms work on paper sells for $688 across 25 lots.
The median George Herms print sells for $504 across 9 lots.
The median George Herms sculpture sells for $1,000 across 5 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $504 | $1,792 | 75% | 2026-08-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | $563 | $563 | — | 2022-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $688 | $2,560 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,000† | $5,000 | 71.4% | 2026-03-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $875 | $875 | — | 2022-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,375 | $5,000 | — | 2022-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
George Herms's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $504 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $563, record $563. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,375.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $454–$923 | $502 | $1,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $414–$695 | $612 | $1,008 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $813–$1,188 | $1,000 | $2,560 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,792 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,188 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,063 |
| Photography | 2022 | $875 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $563 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Herms worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Herms work is $875. The median George Herms work on paper sells for $688 across 25 lots. The median George Herms print sells for $504 across 9 lots. The median George Herms sculpture sells for $1,000 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Herms work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Herms work on paper is $688.
What is George Herms's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Herms work on paper is $2,560.
What is the average price of a George Herms print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Herms print is $504.
What is George Herms's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Herms print is $1,792.
What is the average price of a small George Herms work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Herms work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is George Herms's auction record?
George Herms's auction record is $5,000, set in 2017.
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