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# Herbert Richard Mears (1923–1999)

Herbert Richard Mears is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $221.

A work by Herbert Richard Mears sold in 2022 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Richard Mears work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Richard Mears work is $221.

The median Herbert Richard Mears painting sells for $1,178 across 2 lots.

The median Herbert Richard Mears work on paper sells for $84 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,178 | $2,000 | — | 2022-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $84 | $86 | — | 2009-07-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $356 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $86 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $83 |

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 Richard Mears worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Richard Mears work is $221. The median Herbert Richard Mears painting sells for $1,178 across 2 lots. The median Herbert Richard Mears work on paper sells for $84 across 2 lots.

### What is Herbert Richard Mears's auction record?

Herbert Richard Mears's auction record is $2,000, 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.