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# Herbert George Ponting

Herbert George Ponting is a British artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $841. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert George Ponting sold in 2025 for $1,623, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert George Ponting work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert George Ponting work is $841.

The median Herbert George Ponting photograph sells for $693 across 22 lots.

The median Herbert George Ponting print sells for $7,604 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $7,604 | $13,676 | — | 2024-06-06 |
| Photography | 22 | $693‡ | $14,964 | — | 2025-12-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $569–$863‡ | $649‡ | $2,301 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,180–$5,425 | $4,505 | $14,964 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $14,964 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,676 |
| Photography | 2000 | $5,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,532 |

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 Herbert George Ponting worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert George Ponting work is $841. The median Herbert George Ponting photograph sells for $693 across 22 lots. The median Herbert George Ponting print sells for $7,604 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herbert George Ponting photograph?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert George Ponting photograph is $693. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert George Ponting's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert George Ponting photograph is $14,964.

### What is the average price of a small Herbert George Ponting photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert George Ponting photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $649, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert George Ponting's auction record?

Herbert George Ponting's auction record is $14,964, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.