Herman Kofi Bailey (1931–1981)
Herman Kofi Bailey is an artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Herman Kofi Bailey sold in 2023 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herman Kofi Bailey on OpeningBid →What is a Herman Kofi Bailey work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Kofi Bailey work is $1,875.
The median Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper sells for $2,080 across 11 lots.
The median Herman Kofi Bailey print sells for $938 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $938† | $1,250 | 80% | 2025-03-15 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,080 | $5,720 | 91.7% | 2023-04-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,625–$3,500 | $2,080 | $5,720 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $5,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herman Kofi Bailey worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Kofi Bailey work is $1,875. The median Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper sells for $2,080 across 11 lots. The median Herman Kofi Bailey print sells for $938 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper is $2,080.
What is Herman Kofi Bailey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper is $5,720.
What is the average price of a medium Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herman Kofi Bailey work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Herman Kofi Bailey's auction record?
Herman Kofi Bailey's auction record is $5,720, set in 2016.
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