John Frederick, Sr. Herring (1795–1865)
What is John Frederick, Sr. Herring’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for John Frederick, Sr. Herring at 15 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,771 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,913–$23,541, n=9). The auction record is $806,500 for The 1828 Doncaster Gold Cup (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $21,129 |
| Other | 7 | $2,266 |
| Prints | 6 | $682 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $157,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $26,276 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $10,160 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
John Frederick, Sr. Herring is a British (modern) artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $14,534. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by John Frederick, Sr. Herring sold in 2026 for $23,541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Frederick, Sr. Herring work is $14,534.
The median John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting sells for $21,008 across 64 lots.
The median John Frederick, Sr. Herring print sells for $288 across 9 lots.
The median John Frederick, Sr. Herring work on paper sells for $1,926 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) John Frederick, Sr. Herring paintings typically sell for $12,600–$51,672 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) John Frederick, Sr. Herring paintings typically sell for $5,558–$18,249 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $288†‡ | $1,912 | 90% | 2025-11-13 |
| Paintings | 79 | $21,008† | $806,500 | 81% | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,926 | $2,266 | — | 2006-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $201,050 | $806,500 | — | 2022-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Frederick, Sr. Herring's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $288 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (79 lots) median $21,008, record $806,500. A typical John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting sells for around 73× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $201,050.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $286–$916† | $363† | $1,105 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $5,558–$18,249† | $10,200† | $50,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $12,600–$51,672† | $32,000† | $509,667 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $157,000–$233,100 | $169,000 | $806,500 |
† 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 | 2021 | $806,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $509,667 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,266 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,926 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,912 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,105 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Frederick, Sr. Herring worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Frederick, Sr. Herring work is $14,534. The median John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting sells for $21,008 across 64 lots. The median John Frederick, Sr. Herring print sells for $288 across 9 lots. The median John Frederick, Sr. Herring work on paper sells for $1,926 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Frederick, Sr. Herring paintings typically sell for $12,600–$51,672 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Frederick, Sr. Herring paintings typically sell for $5,558–$18,249 (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 John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting is $21,008. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Frederick, Sr. Herring's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting is $806,500.
What is the average price of a medium John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,000, 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 small John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Frederick, Sr. Herring painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Frederick, Sr. Herring's auction record?
John Frederick, Sr. Herring's auction record is $806,500, set in 2021.
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