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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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