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

# Roger Herman (b. 1947)

## What is Roger Herman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Roger Herman at 12 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,012–$6,483, n=7). The auction record is $12,500 for Untitled (Apartment Buildings) (2) (2015, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Apartment Buildings) (2), 1985 | Painting | $12,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Vase, 2012 | Enameled and painted earthenware | $9,864 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Glazed stoneware vessel, 2015 | Glazed stoneware | $9,600 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Roger Herman (né en 1947), 2016 | Céramique Signé des initiales et daté Pièce unique Modèle créé en 2016 H 48×Ø 32 cm | $8,140 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Square Amanita, 1993 | Painting | $7,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled (glazed stoneware), 2015 | Terracotta | $4,826 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (glazed stoneware), 2014 | Terracotta | $4,655 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Feminine Landscape, 1947 | Painting | $4,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | VII, 1986 | Painting | $3,438 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel („Building“), 1998-1999 | Öl auf Leinwand | $3,438 | Karl & Faber | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $5,158 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,094 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,655 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,500 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,152 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Roger Herman is a German artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,782. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Roger Herman sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Roger Herman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Roger Herman work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Herman work is $2,782.

The median Roger Herman painting sells for $3,281 across 14 lots.

The median Roger Herman print sells for $655 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $655 | $1,152 | — | 2024-10-17 |
| Paintings | 19 | $3,281† | $12,500 | 73.7% | 2025-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Roger Herman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $655. Paintings (19 lots) median $3,281, record $12,500. A typical Roger Herman painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,532–$3,438 | $2,500 | $12,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,625† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,152 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $655 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Roger Herman worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Herman work is $2,782. The median Roger Herman painting sells for $3,281 across 14 lots. The median Roger Herman print sells for $655 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Roger Herman painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Herman painting is $3,281. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Roger Herman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Herman painting is $12,500.

### What is Roger Herman's auction record?

Roger Herman's auction record is $12,500, set in 2015.

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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, “Roger Herman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roger-herman (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.