> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-bailey · updated 2026-11-01

# Herman Bailey (1931–1981)

Herman Bailey is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,125.

A work by Herman Bailey sold in 2020 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herman Bailey work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Bailey work is $2,125.

The median Herman Bailey work on paper sells for $2,125 across 3 lots.

The median Herman Bailey print sells for $2,500 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,500 | $3,000 | — | 2019-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,125 | $2,500 | — | 2020-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,000 |

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 Herman Bailey worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Bailey work is $2,125. The median Herman Bailey work on paper sells for $2,125 across 3 lots. The median Herman Bailey print sells for $2,500 across 2 lots.

### What is Herman Bailey's auction record?

Herman Bailey's auction record is $3,000, set in 2019.

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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, “Herman Bailey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-bailey (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.