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# Robert Herdman (1829–1888)

Robert Herdman is a Scottish artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,505. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Herdman sold in 2021 for $6,679, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Herdman work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Herdman work is $2,505.

The median Robert Herdman painting sells for $2,601 across 5 lots.

The median Robert Herdman work on paper sells for $2,408 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,601‡ | $7,093‡ | 83.3% | 2025-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,408 | $2,408 | 50% | 2019-09-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,093‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,679 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,408 |

‡ 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 Robert Herdman worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Herdman work is $2,505. The median Robert Herdman painting sells for $2,601 across 5 lots. The median Robert Herdman work on paper sells for $2,408 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Herdman's auction record?

Robert Herdman's auction record is $7,093, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.