Herman Rose (1909–2007)
Herman Rose is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,938. 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 Rose sold in 2025 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herman Rose on OpeningBid →What is a Herman Rose work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Rose work is $1,938.
The median Herman Rose painting sells for $2,000 across 46 lots.
The median Herman Rose print sells for $100 across 1 lots.
The median Herman Rose work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herman Rose paintings typically sell for $1,008–$2,268 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Herman Rose paintings typically sell for $1,562–$6,930 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $100‡ | $100‡ | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Paintings | 50 | $2,000‡ | $8,190 | 92% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $50† | $50† | — | 2016-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,875 | $8,190 | — | 2021-04-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Herman Rose's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $100. Paintings (50 lots) median $2,000, record $8,190. A typical Herman Rose painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,875.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,008–$2,268 | $1,764 | $7,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,562–$6,930‡ | $3,402‡ | $8,190 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $100‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $50† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herman Rose worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman Rose work is $1,938. The median Herman Rose painting sells for $2,000 across 46 lots. The median Herman Rose print sells for $100 across 1 lots. The median Herman Rose work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herman Rose paintings typically sell for $1,008–$2,268 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Herman Rose paintings typically sell for $1,562–$6,930 (the middle half of 20 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 Rose painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman Rose painting is $2,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herman Rose's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman Rose painting is $8,190.
What is the average price of a small Herman Rose painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herman Rose painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Herman Rose painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herman Rose painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herman Rose's auction record?
Herman Rose's auction record is $8,190, set in 2021.
See the full Herman Rose record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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