Robert Herdman-Smith (1872–1945)
Robert Herdman-Smith is a New Zealand (New Zealander) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $125. 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 Robert Herdman-Smith sold in 2012 for $525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Herdman-Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Herdman-Smith work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Herdman-Smith work is $125.
The median Robert Herdman-Smith print sells for $96 across 8 lots.
The median Robert Herdman-Smith work on paper sells for $635 across 2 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 | 12 | $96†‡ | $175 | 66.7% | 2026-09-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $635‡ | $745‡ | 40% | 2012-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $62–$117†‡ | $96†‡ | $175 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $745‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $175 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $125‡ |
‡ 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 Robert Herdman-Smith worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Herdman-Smith work is $125. The median Robert Herdman-Smith print sells for $96 across 8 lots. The median Robert Herdman-Smith work on paper sells for $635 across 2 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 Robert Herdman-Smith print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Herdman-Smith print is $96. 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 Robert Herdman-Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Herdman-Smith print is $175.
What is Robert Herdman-Smith's auction record?
Robert Herdman-Smith's auction record is $745, set in 2001. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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