> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-w-holden · updated 2026-11-01

# Herbert W. Holden (1922–2018)

Herbert W. Holden is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $288. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert W. Holden is recorded as sold in 2025 for $325; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert W. Holden work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert W. Holden work is $288.

The median Herbert W. Holden painting sells for $350 across 10 lots.

The median Herbert W. Holden work on paper sells for $125 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $350‡ | $720 | — | 2026-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $125‡ | $150‡ | 66.7% | 2025-12-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $231–$441‡ | $282‡ | $650‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $720 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $650‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $150‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $100‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 W. Holden worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert W. Holden work is $288. The median Herbert W. Holden painting sells for $350 across 10 lots. The median Herbert W. Holden work on paper sells for $125 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert W. Holden's auction record?

Herbert W. Holden's auction record is $720, set in 2018.

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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 W. Holden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-w-holden (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.