Herbert Badham (1899–1961)
Herbert Badham is an Australian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $21,526. 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 Badham sold in 2026 for $105,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Badham on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Badham work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Badham work is $21,526.
The median Herbert Badham painting sells for $21,526 across 25 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Badham paintings typically sell for $9,538–$51,300 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 26 | $21,526†‡ | $322,000 | 96.2% | 2026-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $146,453 | $322,000 | — | 2026-05-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $9,538–$51,300†‡ | $17,145†‡ | $105,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $129,799–$196,902 | $146,453 | $322,000 |
† 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 | 2015 | $322,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $196,902 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Badham worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Badham work is $21,526. The median Herbert Badham painting sells for $21,526 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Badham paintings typically sell for $9,538–$51,300 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Badham painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Badham painting is $21,526. 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 Badham's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Badham painting is $322,000.
What is the average price of a small Herbert Badham painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Badham painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Badham's auction record?
Herbert Badham's auction record is $322,000, set in 2015.
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