Berenice Abbott (1898–1991)
Berenice Abbott is an American artist with 378 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,185. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Berenice Abbott sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berenice Abbott work is $2,185.
The median Berenice Abbott photograph sells for $2,185 across 283 lots.
The median Berenice Abbott work on paper sells for $3,364 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Berenice Abbott photographs typically sell for $1,600–$4,808 (the middle half of 204 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Berenice Abbott photographs typically sell for $1,600–$5,940 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,364 | $3,364 | — | 2017-10-24 |
| Photography | 315 | $2,185‡ | $102,000 | 89.8% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $23,046 | $102,000 | — | 2020-10-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 204 | $1,600–$4,808‡ | $2,400‡ | $38,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,600–$5,940 | $2,964 | $102,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $102,000 |
| Photography | 2015 | $85,329 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,364 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Berenice Abbott worth?
Across 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berenice Abbott work is $2,185. The median Berenice Abbott photograph sells for $2,185 across 283 lots. The median Berenice Abbott work on paper sells for $3,364 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Berenice Abbott photographs typically sell for $1,600–$4,808 (the middle half of 204 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Berenice Abbott photographs typically sell for $1,600–$5,940 (the middle half of 30 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 Berenice Abbott photograph?
Based on 283 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Berenice Abbott photograph is $2,185. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Berenice Abbott's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Berenice Abbott photograph is $102,000.
What is the average price of a small Berenice Abbott photograph?
Based on 204 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Berenice Abbott photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Berenice Abbott photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Berenice Abbott photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,964, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Berenice Abbott's auction record?
Berenice Abbott's auction record is $102,000, set in 2012.
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