John Frederick Herring (1795–1865)
John Frederick Herring is a British artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,030. 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 John Frederick Herring sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,412 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Frederick Herring work is $1,030.
The median John Frederick Herring painting sells for $1,183 across 29 lots.
The median John Frederick Herring print sells for $665 across 36 lots.
The median John Frederick Herring work on paper sells for $308 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Frederick Herring prints typically sell for $134–$1,436 (the middle half of 26 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 | 44 | $665†‡ | $9,999‡ | 81.8% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 50 | $1,183†‡ | $81,108 | 58% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $308†‡ | $327‡ | 75% | 2025-11-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,593 | $81,108 | — | 2015-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Frederick Herring's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $665 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $1,183, record $81,108. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $40,593.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $59–$914†‡ | $275†‡ | $2,412† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $134–$1,436†‡ | $784†‡ | $9,999‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $351–$5,244†‡ | $1,937†‡ | $17,792 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $398–$1,711†‡ | $1,071†‡ | $63,393 |
† 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 | $81,108 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $63,393 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $9,999‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,999‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $327‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $308 |
‡ 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 John Frederick Herring worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Frederick Herring work is $1,030. The median John Frederick Herring painting sells for $1,183 across 29 lots. The median John Frederick Herring print sells for $665 across 36 lots. The median John Frederick Herring work on paper sells for $308 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Frederick Herring prints typically sell for $134–$1,436 (the middle half of 26 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 John Frederick Herring painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Frederick Herring painting is $1,183. 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 John Frederick Herring's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Frederick Herring painting is $81,108.
What is the average price of a John Frederick Herring print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Frederick Herring print is $665. 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 John Frederick Herring's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Frederick Herring print is $9,999. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium John Frederick Herring print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Frederick Herring print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $784, 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 medium John Frederick Herring painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Frederick Herring painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,071, 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 John Frederick Herring's auction record?
John Frederick Herring's auction record is $81,108, set in 2009.
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