Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861–1952)
What is Herbert Arnould Olivier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Herbert Arnould Olivier at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $654 including buyer’s premium (middle half $411–$1,009, n=9). The auction record is $21,834 for Hera and her attendants (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hera and her attendants, 1861 | Oil paint | $21,834 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | An interior, No.19 rue de Reservoirs, Versailles, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $2,302 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | An interior, No.19 rue de Reservoirs, Versailles, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $2,302 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | A wooded landscape with geese by a lake, 1861 | Wooded landscape with geese by a lakeoil on canvas | $1,009 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Assisi, Sunrise, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $654 | Sworders | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Assisi, Sunrise, 1861 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $654 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | A garden at dusk, 1861 | Oil on canvas board | $575 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Venetian fishing boats | Brown ink and watercolour | $411 | Sworders | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Le Cap de la Mortola entre Vintimille et Menton sur la Riviera Italienne, 1861 | Aquarelle | $261 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Portrait of Gentleman, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $200 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $831 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $575 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Herbert Arnould Olivier is a British (modern) artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $614. 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 Herbert Arnould Olivier sold in 2026 for $654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Arnould Olivier on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Arnould Olivier work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Arnould Olivier work is $614.
The median Herbert Arnould Olivier painting sells for $654 across 10 lots.
The median Herbert Arnould Olivier work on paper sells for $215 across 4 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 | 13 | $654†‡ | $21,834 | 76.9% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $215† | $411 | 66.7% | 2025-03-16 |
† 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) | 5 | $621–$2,302†‡ | $1,009†‡ | $2,302 |
† 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 | 2010 | $21,834 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $411 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $261 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Arnould Olivier worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Arnould Olivier work is $614. The median Herbert Arnould Olivier painting sells for $654 across 10 lots. The median Herbert Arnould Olivier work on paper sells for $215 across 4 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 Herbert Arnould Olivier painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Arnould Olivier painting is $654. 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 Herbert Arnould Olivier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Arnould Olivier painting is $21,834.
What is Herbert Arnould Olivier's auction record?
Herbert Arnould Olivier's auction record is $21,834, set in 2010.
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