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# HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER (1881–1970)

## What is HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $547 including buyer’s premium (middle half $501–$679, n=6). The auction record is $2,442 for THE PASTURE, MOUNTAIN LAKE (2021, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE PASTURE, MOUNTAIN LAKE | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $2,442 | Waddingtons | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | GREEN & GOLD | OIL ON MASONITE | $1,343 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | SKETCH CATTLE GRAZING; THE DON AT YORK MILLS, ONT., 1925 | OIL ON PANEL | $1,273 | Waddingtons | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | THE WINDING ROAD, HAILBURTON | OIL ON CANVAS, GLUED DOWN ON BOARD | $923 | Waddingtons | Feb 2017 |
| 5 | Storm Clouds | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $900 | Waddingtons | Mar 2017 |
| 6 | RAIN ON THE HILLS - GATINEAU RIVER | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $811 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | AUTUMN TREES AND FERNS | OIL ON BOARD | $791 | Waddingtons | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | MIDSUMMER AFTERNOON | OIL ON CANVAS, GLUED DOWN ON MASONITE | $721 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | ON HORSESHOE LAKE, HALIBURTON | OIL ON PANEL | $717 | Waddingtons | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (POPLARS), 1905 | OIL ON ARTIST BOARD | $554 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $801 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $756 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER is a Canadian artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $719.

A work by HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER sold in 2025 for $721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER work is $719.

The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting sells for $801 across 68 lots.

The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER work on paper sells for $321 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $801 | $2,442 | — | 2025-08-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $321 | $488 | — | 2024-12-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $676–$1,011 | $801 | $2,442 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,442 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,343 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $488 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $155 |

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 SIDNEY PALMER worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER work is $719. The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting sells for $801 across 68 lots. The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER work on paper sells for $321 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting is $801.

### What is HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting is $2,442.

### What is the average price of a small HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $801, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER's auction record?

HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER's auction record is $1,343, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-sidney-palmer-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.