> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-chaet · updated 2026-11-03

# Bernard Chaet (1924–2012)

## What is Bernard Chaet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Bernard Chaet at 9 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,175 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,042–$1,462, n=8). The auction record is $5,850 for Cows on Yellow Ground (2020, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cows on Yellow Ground | Oil on canvas | $5,850 | Grogan & Company | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Pastoral, 1959 | Painting | $3,024 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | July arrangement - still life | Oil Painting | $2,100 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 1996 |
| 4 | White Cup; Orange Light (two works), 1993 | Painting | $2,032 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Cherries, 1924 | Watercolor | $1,890 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Cross Roads, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $1,625 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 7 | First Flower; Pink Clouds, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $1,408 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Peppers + Yellow Plate; Cows, 1957 | Painting | $1,270 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | First Sunflower; Sunflower, 1993 | Painting | $1,080 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | July Arrangement, 1975 | Painting | $1,056 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,056 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,175 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $900 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernard Chaet is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,068. 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 Bernard Chaet sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Chaet work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Chaet work is $1,068.

The median Bernard Chaet painting sells for $1,068 across 18 lots.

The median Bernard Chaet work on paper sells for $553 across 4 lots.

The median Bernard Chaet print sells for $50 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $50† | $50† | 33.3% | 2023-08-16 |
| Paintings | 21 | $1,068 | $5,850 | 85.7% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $553†‡ | $800† | 80% | 2025-03-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bernard Chaet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $50 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $1,068, record $5,850. A typical Bernard Chaet painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $981–$1,374 | $1,175 | $2,032 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $750–$1,056 | $1,000 | $1,890 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,850 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $800† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $50† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bernard Chaet worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Chaet work is $1,068. The median Bernard Chaet painting sells for $1,068 across 18 lots. The median Bernard Chaet work on paper sells for $553 across 4 lots. The median Bernard Chaet print sells for $50 across 1 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 Bernard Chaet painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Chaet painting is $1,068.

### What is Bernard Chaet's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Chaet painting is $5,850.

### What is Bernard Chaet's auction record?

Bernard Chaet's auction record is $5,850, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernard Chaet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-chaet (updated 2026-11-03).

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.