> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-hertslet · updated 2026-11-02

# Ian Hertslet (b. 1951)

## What is Ian Hertslet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Ian Hertslet at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $178 including buyer’s premium (middle half $143–$244, n=35). The auction record is $473 for Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Hummingbirds in Flight (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Hummingbirds in Flight | Oil on canvas | $473 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Still Life with Red and White Flowers | Oil on canvas | $372 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Woman with Birds | Oil on canvas | $372 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Countryside Stables | Oil on canvas | $320 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Hummingbird in Flight | Oil on canvas | $299 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Cloudy Skies | Oil on canvas | $274 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Kingfisher in Flight | Oil on canvas | $270 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Saxophonist and Bassist | Oil on canvas | $249 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Still Life with Flowers | Oil on canvas | $249 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 10 | Ian Hertslet (South Africa, 1951 - ), Farmhouses with Mountains | Oil on canvas | $240 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $178 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ian Hertslet is a South African artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $178. 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 Ian Hertslet sold in 2026 for $180, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian Hertslet work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Hertslet work is $178.

The median Ian Hertslet painting sells for $109 across 3 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 | 5 | $109‡ | $163‡ | 60% | 2025-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $372 | $473 | — | 2025-09-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $163‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $109‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ian Hertslet worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Hertslet work is $178. The median Ian Hertslet painting sells for $109 across 3 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 Ian Hertslet's auction record?

Ian Hertslet's auction record is $320, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ian Hertslet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-hertslet (updated 2026-11-02).

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.