> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-pekel · updated 2026-11-03

# Herman Pekel (b. 1956)

## What is Herman Pekel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Herman Pekel at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $578–$736, n=10). The auction record is $2,754 for Country Races (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Races | Oil on canvas | $2,754 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Lavender Bay, 2024 | Oil on board | $2,629 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 3 | Cityscape | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $2,313 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Paris Night | Oil on canvas | $2,133 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Country Races | Oil on canvas | $1,667 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | View Through the Bay | Oil on board | $1,667 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Kings Cross, 2018 | Oil on board | $1,520 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Paddington | Oil on board | $1,504 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2011 |
| 9 | Rolling Hills | Oil on board | $1,450 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Autumn | Oil on board | $838 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,144 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,900 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $705 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herman Pekel is an Australian artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,278. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herman Pekel sold in 2026 for $2,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herman Pekel work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Pekel work is $1,278.

The median Herman Pekel painting sells for $1,347 across 38 lots.

The median Herman Pekel work on paper sells for $459 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Herman Pekel paintings typically sell for $717–$1,697 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $1,347† | $4,485† | 45.8% | 2026-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $459† | $608 | 66.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,261† | $4,485† | — | 2011-11-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $717–$1,697† | $967† | $4,261† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,504–$2,599† | $1,677† | $4,485† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,485† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,261† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $608 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $567 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Pekel worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Pekel work is $1,278. The median Herman Pekel painting sells for $1,347 across 38 lots. The median Herman Pekel work on paper sells for $459 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Herman Pekel paintings typically sell for $717–$1,697 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Herman Pekel painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman Pekel painting is $1,347. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herman Pekel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman Pekel painting is $4,485. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,485 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Herman Pekel painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herman Pekel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $967, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Herman Pekel painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Herman Pekel painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Herman Pekel's auction record is $4,485, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,485 (buyer's premium not included).

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herman Pekel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-pekel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.