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# HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. (1881–1970)

HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. is a Canadian artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,224.

A work by HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. sold in 2026 for $3,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. work is $2,224.

The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. painting sells for $2,302 across 51 lots.

The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. work on paper sells for $629 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $2,302 | $9,312 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $629 | $629 | — | 2009-12-03 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,595–$3,446 | $2,142 | $4,432 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,380–$5,820 | $3,850 | $9,312 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $9,312 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $629 |

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, O.S.A., R.C.A. worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. work is $2,224. The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. painting sells for $2,302 across 51 lots. The median HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. work on paper sells for $629 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. painting is $2,302.

### What is HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A.'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A. painting is $9,312.

### What is HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A.'s auction record?

HERBERT SIDNEY PALMER, O.S.A., R.C.A.'s auction record is $9,312, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.