Herbert Maxwell
What is Herbert Maxwell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Herbert Maxwell at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $222–$754, n=7). The auction record is $4,801 for MAXWELL (HERBERT) and others (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAXWELL (HERBERT) and others | Books and a manuscript | $4,801 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | MAXWELL (HERBERT) | Books | $720 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Shepherd with sheep grazing amongst pine trees, 1845 | Oil on canvas | $514 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | A Garden Note-Book, 1923 | Book, brown cloth, stamped in gilt | $256 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | The Chevalier of the Splendid Crest.... | Typescript, 55 pages, underlined in red throughout, wrappers | $171 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A panel of nine armorials, 1845 | Gouache, illuminated manuscript, and coloured engraving | $789 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | A profile sketch of possibly Lady Mary Maxwell, 1845 | Pen & wash | $189 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Herbert Maxwell is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $110. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Herbert Maxwell sold in 2026 for $171, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Maxwell on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Maxwell work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Maxwell work is $110.
The median Herbert Maxwell work on paper sells for $189 across 1 lots.
The median Herbert Maxwell painting sells for $514 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $514 | $514 | — | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $189 | $189 | — | 2026-07-09 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $514 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $189 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Maxwell worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Maxwell work is $110. The median Herbert Maxwell work on paper sells for $189 across 1 lots. The median Herbert Maxwell painting sells for $514 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Herbert Maxwell's auction record?
Herbert Maxwell's auction record is $256, set in 2025.
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