> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vernon-herbert-coleman · updated 2026-11-01

# Vernon Herbert Coleman (1898–1978)

Vernon Herbert Coleman is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Vernon Herbert Coleman is recorded as sold in 2025 for $250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vernon Herbert Coleman work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vernon Herbert Coleman work is $250.

The median Vernon Herbert Coleman painting sells for $250 across 21 lots.

The median Vernon Herbert Coleman work on paper sells for $250 across 3 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 | 23 | $250‡ | $2,360 | 91.3% | 2024-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $250‡ | $544 | — | 2025-12-03 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $108–$232‡ | $156‡ | $1,140 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $225–$800‡ | $362‡ | $2,360 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,360 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $544 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $250‡ |

‡ 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 Vernon Herbert Coleman worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vernon Herbert Coleman work is $250. The median Vernon Herbert Coleman painting sells for $250 across 21 lots. The median Vernon Herbert Coleman work on paper sells for $250 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Vernon Herbert Coleman painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vernon Herbert Coleman painting is $250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vernon Herbert Coleman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vernon Herbert Coleman painting is $2,360.

### What is the average price of a medium Vernon Herbert Coleman painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vernon Herbert Coleman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vernon Herbert Coleman's auction record?

Vernon Herbert Coleman's auction record is $2,360, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vernon Herbert Coleman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vernon-herbert-coleman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.