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

# Harold Herbert (1892–1945)

Harold Herbert is an Australia artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $274. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Harold Herbert sold in 2026 for $1,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Herbert work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Herbert work is $274.

The median Harold Herbert work on paper sells for $300 across 22 lots.

The median Harold Herbert print sells for $62 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Harold Herbert work on papers typically sell for $188–$403 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 2 | $62† | $62† | 50% | 2016-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $300† | $2,441† | 68.8% | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $188–$403† | $300† | $2,441† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,441† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,440 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $62† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Harold Herbert worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Herbert work is $274. The median Harold Herbert work on paper sells for $300 across 22 lots. The median Harold Herbert print sells for $62 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harold Herbert work on papers typically sell for $188–$403 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Harold Herbert work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Herbert work on paper is $300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harold Herbert's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Herbert work on paper is $2,441. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,441 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Harold Herbert work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harold Herbert work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harold Herbert's auction record?

Harold Herbert's auction record is $2,441, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,441 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Harold Herbert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-herbert (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.