Herbert Ponting (1870–1935)
Herbert Ponting is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,600. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Herbert Ponting sold in 2025 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Ponting on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Ponting work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Ponting work is $3,600.
The median Herbert Ponting photograph sells for $2,968 across 33 lots.
The median Herbert Ponting print sells for $6,612 across 6 lots.
The median Herbert Ponting work on paper sells for $5,724 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Ponting photographs typically sell for $510–$6,196 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 6 | $6,612 | $34,654 | — | 2022-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,724 | $9,815 | — | 2006-11-28 |
| Photography | 43 | $2,968‡ | $123,500 | 76.7% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,654 | $123,500 | — | 2022-05-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,854–$8,165 | $5,059 | $8,549 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $510–$6,196‡ | $3,600‡ | $123,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,648–$4,762 | $3,400 | $6,300 |
‡ 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 | 2000 | $123,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $34,654 |
| Photography | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $9,815 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $8,549 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,633 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Ponting worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Ponting work is $3,600. The median Herbert Ponting photograph sells for $2,968 across 33 lots. The median Herbert Ponting print sells for $6,612 across 6 lots. The median Herbert Ponting work on paper sells for $5,724 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Ponting photographs typically sell for $510–$6,196 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Herbert Ponting photograph?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Ponting photograph is $2,968. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Ponting's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Ponting photograph is $123,500.
What is the average price of a small Herbert Ponting photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Ponting photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herbert Ponting's auction record?
Herbert Ponting's auction record is $123,500, set in 2000.
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