> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bern-hill · updated 2026-11-02

# Bern Hill (1911–1977)

## What is Bern Hill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Bern Hill at 1 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $757 including buyer’s premium (middle half $561–$1,000, n=6). The auction record is $5,500 for SANTA FE / THE CHIEF WAY (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEE MORE ON THE VISTA DOME / CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, circa 1950s | Painting | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | SANTE FE -- THE CHIEF WAY, circa 1950s | Painting | $3,840 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | SANTA FE - THE CHIEF WAY, circa 1950s | — | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | FAST FREIGHT SERVICE IN THE GREAT MIDWEST, circa 1950s | Painting | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2010 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SANTA FE / THE CHIEF WAY, 1951 | Poster on paper | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2022 |
| 2 | SANTA FE / THE CHIEF WAY, 1951 | Poster | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | FOR 100 YEARS . . . MAIN LINE OF MID - AMERICA, 1951 | Painting | $3,380 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | FLY CANADIAN PACIFIC / ACROSS THE PACIFIC, circa 1950s | Poster on paper | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | SEE MORE ON THE VISTA DOME / CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, circa 1950s | Poster on paper | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | FOR 100 YEARS . . . MAIN LINE OF MID - AMERICA, 1951 | — | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2017 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,688 |
| Prints | 23 | $1,500 |
| Other | 22 | $1,125 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $1,041 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 91 | $1,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bern Hill is an American artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,211.

A work by Bern Hill sold in 2024 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**9 Bern Hill works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Bern Hill on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bern-hill?ref=kg:bern-hill) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Bern Hill work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bern Hill work is $1,211.

The median Bern Hill print sells for $1,165 across 76 lots.

The median Bern Hill painting sells for $1,688 across 20 lots.

The median Bern Hill photograph sells for $1,820 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bern Hill prints typically sell for $937–$1,844 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 81 | $1,165 | $5,500 | 93.8% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 20 | $1,688 | $4,000 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $720 | $720 | 50% | 2010-08-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,820 | $1,820 | 50% | 2017-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,000 | $5,500 | — | 2022-08-04 |

Bern Hill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (81 lots) median $1,165 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $1,688, record $4,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $937–$1,844 | $1,211 | $5,500 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,104–$2,618 | $1,750 | $4,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,840 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $720 |

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 Bern Hill worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bern Hill work is $1,211. The median Bern Hill print sells for $1,165 across 76 lots. The median Bern Hill painting sells for $1,688 across 20 lots. The median Bern Hill photograph sells for $1,820 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bern Hill prints typically sell for $937–$1,844 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Bern Hill print?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bern Hill print is $1,165.

### What is Bern Hill's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bern Hill print is $5,500.

### What is the average price of a Bern Hill painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bern Hill painting is $1,688.

### What is Bern Hill's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bern Hill painting is $4,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Bern Hill print?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bern Hill print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Bern Hill painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bern Hill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bern Hill's auction record?

Bern Hill's auction record is $5,500, set in 2022.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bern Hill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bern-hill (updated 2026-11-02).

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.