Sam Herman (1936–2020)
What is Sam Herman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Sam Herman at 11 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $592–$1,280, n=26). The auction record is $6,353 for Freeform vase (2024, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeform vase, 1971 | Blown glass | $6,353 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Asymmetric shouldered vase, 1970 | Blown iridescent cased glass | $5,129 | Roseberys London | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Freeform vase, 1971 | Blown glass | $4,682 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Sam Herman (born 1936) a large flat charger made at the Jam Factory South Australia, irregular form, | — | $2,540 | Woolley and Wallis | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Freeform vase, 1973 | Blown glass | $2,341 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | VASE, 1975 | Signed and dated, glass, 27.5cm high (10 ¾in high); together with SAM HERMAN STUDIO, VASE, signed Sam Herman Studio SS12, glass, 18.2cm high (7 ¼in high) | $2,292 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Sam Herman (born 1936) a tall shouldered vase, dated 1977, made at the Jam Factory, South | — | $2,250 | Woolley and Wallis | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Freeform bottle vase, 1975 | Blown iridescent glass | $2,174 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | VASE, 1982 | Signed and dated, glass | $2,050 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | VASE, 1982 | Signed and dated, glass | $1,892 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 58 | $811 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $825 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Herman is an American/British artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $801. 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 Sam Herman sold in 2026 for $1,241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Herman on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Herman work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Herman work is $801.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,905 | $6,353 | — | 2024-11-13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Herman worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Herman work is $801. 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 Sam Herman's auction record?
Sam Herman's auction record is $6,353, set in 2024.
See the full Sam Herman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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