Herbert Ferber (1906–2006)
Herbert Ferber is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,750. 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 Ferber sold in 2025 for $16,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Herbert Ferber record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Herbert Ferber on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Ferber work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Ferber work is $3,750.
The median Herbert Ferber sculpture sells for $8,628 across 16 lots.
The median Herbert Ferber painting sells for $2,812 across 8 lots.
The median Herbert Ferber work on paper sells for $937 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $430 | $600 | 66.7% | 2022-04-07 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,812 | $27,500 | 88.9% | 2023-07-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $937† | $1,408 | 71.4% | 2023-06-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $8,628† | $92,500 | 84.2% | 2023-07-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $16,250 | $16,250 | — | 2022-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Herbert Ferber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $430 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,812, record $27,500. A typical Herbert Ferber painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,340–$3,750 | $1,875 | $5,000 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,426–$11,094 | $4,750 | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,000–$14,400† | $9,560† | $92,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $92,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $17,500 |
| Photography | 2022 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Ferber worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Ferber work is $3,750. The median Herbert Ferber sculpture sells for $8,628 across 16 lots. The median Herbert Ferber painting sells for $2,812 across 8 lots. The median Herbert Ferber work on paper sells for $937 across 5 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 Ferber sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Ferber sculpture is $8,628. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Herbert Ferber's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Ferber sculpture is $92,500.
What is Herbert Ferber's auction record?
Herbert Ferber's auction record is $92,500, set in 2010.
See the full Herbert Ferber record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Herbert Ferber on OpeningBid →