Herman (1609–1685)
What is Herman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Herman at 20 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,202–$9,450, n=9). The auction record is $302,500 for Landscape with the Arrival of the Ishmaelite Merchants (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape with the Arrival of the Ishmaelite Merchants | Oil on panel | $302,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | Landscape with Travelers | Oil on panel | $265,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 3 | A Rhenish landscape with a village festival, 1675 | Painting | $112,500 | Christie's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Mountainous Landscape with Travelers | — | $85,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 5 | Paesaggio | Olio su rame | $74,661 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | A Rhenish landscape with numerous vessels moored at a quay, a town on the opposite shore | Landscape painting | $56,250 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | An extensive Rhenish river landscape with barges and mountains beyond | — | $54,497 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | „Bij De Seven Bergen" (Im Siebengebirge) (“Bij De Seven Bergen” (In the Siebengebirge)) | Oil on copper | $53,346 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | A mountainous wooded river landscape, with travellers on a path and a wooden bridge | Oil paint | $52,955 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | A Rhenish landscape at sunset, 1675 | Painting | $35,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $19,947 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $8,980 |
| Other | 15 | $5,631 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $16,834 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $13,785 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Herman is a Dutch artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,744. 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 sold in 2025 for $18,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herman on OpeningBid →What is a Herman work worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman work is $9,744.
The median Herman painting sells for $18,170 across 38 lots.
The median Herman work on paper sells for $5,053 across 26 lots.
The median Herman print sells for $707 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herman work on papers typically sell for $2,808–$9,333 (the middle half of 22 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 | 2 | $707‡ | $707‡ | 50% | 2009-06-04 |
| Paintings | 48 | $18,170‡ | $302,500 | 79.2% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $5,053†‡ | $25,000 | 70.3% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $188,750 | $302,500 | — | 2021-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Herman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $707 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $18,170, record $302,500. A typical Herman painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $188,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $14,926–$31,838 | $19,061 | $74,661 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,254–$22,462‡ | $12,783‡ | $112,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,808–$9,333†‡ | $5,053†‡ | $25,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2009 | $302,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $112,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $16,707 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $707‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman work is $9,744. The median Herman painting sells for $18,170 across 38 lots. The median Herman work on paper sells for $5,053 across 26 lots. The median Herman print sells for $707 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herman work on papers typically sell for $2,808–$9,333 (the middle half of 22 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 painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman painting is $18,170. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman painting is $302,500.
What is the average price of a Herman work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman work on paper is $5,053. 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 Herman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman work on paper is $25,000.
What is the average price of a small Herman work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Herman painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,061, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Herman's auction record?
Herman's auction record is $302,500, set in 2009.
See the full Herman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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