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# Bern Porter (1911–2011)

Bern Porter is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $438.

A work by Bern Porter sold in 2018 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bern Porter work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bern Porter work is $438.

The median Bern Porter print sells for $313 across 5 lots.

The median Bern Porter photograph sells for $750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $313 | $1,188 | — | 2018-04-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2014-02-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,188 |
| Photography | 2014 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $563 |

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 Porter worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bern Porter work is $438. The median Bern Porter print sells for $313 across 5 lots. The median Bern Porter photograph sells for $750 across 1 lots.

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

Bern Porter's auction record is $1,188, set in 2018.

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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, “Bern Porter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bern-porter (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.