Yosl Bergner (1920–2017)
Yosl Bergner is an artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,570. 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 Yosl Bergner sold in 2026 for $4,012, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yosl Bergner work is $3,570.
The median Yosl Bergner painting sells for $4,200 across 42 lots.
The median Yosl Bergner work on paper sells for $540 across 10 lots.
The median Yosl Bergner sculpture sells for $5,050 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yosl Bergner paintings typically sell for $4,200–$8,095 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $4,200†‡ | $38,796 | 91.3% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $540‡ | $1,900‡ | 90.9% | 2021-03-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,050‡ | $9,500‡ | — | 2021-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $28,189†‡ | $38,796 | — | 2019-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 17 | $1,800–$3,600‡ | $2,800‡ | $6,652 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,200–$8,095‡ | $5,500‡ | $38,796 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $380–$600‡ | $600‡ | $650‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $460–$600‡ | $480‡ | $1,900‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $38,796 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $33,378† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,500‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $650‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yosl Bergner worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yosl Bergner work is $3,570. The median Yosl Bergner painting sells for $4,200 across 42 lots. The median Yosl Bergner work on paper sells for $540 across 10 lots. The median Yosl Bergner sculpture sells for $5,050 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yosl Bergner paintings typically sell for $4,200–$8,095 (the middle half of 23 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 Yosl Bergner painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yosl Bergner painting is $4,200. 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 Yosl Bergner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yosl Bergner painting is $38,796.
What is the average price of a Yosl Bergner work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yosl Bergner work on paper is $540. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yosl Bergner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yosl Bergner work on paper is $1,900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Yosl Bergner painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yosl Bergner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,500, 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 small Yosl Bergner painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yosl Bergner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yosl Bergner's auction record?
Yosl Bergner's auction record is $38,796, set in 2010.
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