> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sali-herman · updated 2026-11-03

# Sali Herman (1898–1998)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Sali Herman at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,248 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,222–$19,209, n=18). The auction record is $42,368 for SUNDAY EVENING, 1956 (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNDAY EVENING, 1956, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $42,368 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | MORNING AT THE CROSS, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $38,979 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2007 |
| 3 | BACKYARDS PADDINGTON, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Paddington, 1898 | Oil paint | $32,900 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | Sydney Terraces, 1974 | Painting | $32,817 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Redfern 1980, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $31,298 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | East Sydney, 1898 | Oil paint | $31,070 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 8 | STREET SCENE PADDINGTON, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $30,499 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Paddington, 1967, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $30,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | BROOME, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 1968, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $29,589 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $13,371 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $13,034 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,448 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sali Herman is a Swiss artist with 261 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $10,420. 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 Sali Herman sold in 2026 for $23,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sali Herman work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sali Herman work is $10,420.

The median Sali Herman painting sells for $10,721 across 148 lots.

The median Sali Herman work on paper sells for $190 across 7 lots.

The median Sali Herman print sells for $37 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sali Herman paintings typically sell for $5,651–$16,968 (the middle half of 126 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 | 6 | $37† | $41 | 33.3% | 2025-05-14 |
| Paintings | 210 | $10,721†‡ | $52,968† | 70.5% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $190† | $557† | 36.8% | 2023-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $38,979† | $52,968† | — | 2026-08-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Sali Herman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $37 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (210 lots) median $10,721, record $52,968. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,968 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Sali Herman painting sells for around 289× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $38,979.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,058–$11,161†‡ | $6,781†‡ | $42,368 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 126 | $5,651–$16,968†‡ | $10,501†‡ | $46,107† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $16,330–$32,057† | $30,332† | $52,968† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $172–$416† | $190† | $557† |

† 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 | 2017 | $52,968† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $46,107† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $557† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $520† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $41 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $34† |

† 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 Sali Herman worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sali Herman work is $10,420. The median Sali Herman painting sells for $10,721 across 148 lots. The median Sali Herman work on paper sells for $190 across 7 lots. The median Sali Herman print sells for $37 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sali Herman paintings typically sell for $5,651–$16,968 (the middle half of 126 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 Sali Herman painting?

Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sali Herman painting is $10,721. 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 Sali Herman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sali Herman painting is $52,968. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,968 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Sali Herman work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sali Herman work on paper is $190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sali Herman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sali Herman work on paper is $557. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $557 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Sali Herman painting?

Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sali Herman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,501, 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 small Sali Herman painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sali Herman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,781, 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 Sali Herman's auction record?

Sali Herman's auction record is $52,968, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,968 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sali Herman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sali-herman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.