Ben Berns (1936–2007)
Ben Berns is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Berns sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Berns on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Berns work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Berns work is $1,200.
The median Ben Berns painting sells for $2,200 across 7 lots.
The median Ben Berns work on paper sells for $775 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,200† | $3,400† | — | 2026-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $775† | $1,000† | — | 2026-04-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,975–$2,575† | $2,350† | $3,400† |
† 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 | 2012 | $3,400† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $550† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Berns worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Berns work is $1,200. The median Ben Berns painting sells for $2,200 across 7 lots. The median Ben Berns work on paper sells for $775 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ben Berns's auction record?
Ben Berns's auction record is $2,600, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).
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