Bernard Cohen (1933–2005)
What is Bernard Cohen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Bernard Cohen at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $733 including buyer’s premium (middle half $526–$3,185, n=11). The auction record is $36,944 for Story (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Story, 1964 | Acrylic on canvas | $36,944 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Painting on a Domestic Theme | — | $18,683 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | MEMPHIS, 1961 | Signed, titled and dated (to reverse), oil on canvas | $13,399 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1965 | Acrylic on canvas | $13,184 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Painting on Domestic Theme III - Procession, 1979-1981 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,698 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 6 | Small blue burrow | Acrylic on canvas | $8,811 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | Untitled #1 1963, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $8,785 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Black Base, 1958 | Signed, titled and dated (to reverse), emulsion on board | $8,735 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Territory, 1977 | Acrylic paint | $8,567 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1933 | Oil on canvas | $7,960 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $5,708 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $751 |
| Prints | 15 | $142 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $6,974 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $988 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $627 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Cohen is a British (modern) artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $768. 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 Cohen sold in 2026 for $13,399, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Cohen work is $768.
The median Bernard Cohen print sells for $126 across 23 lots.
The median Bernard Cohen work on paper sells for $814 across 24 lots.
The median Bernard Cohen painting sells for $6,148 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Cohen prints typically sell for $85–$258 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 29 | $126†‡ | $1,164 | 79.3% | 2025-10-20 |
| Paintings | 22 | $6,148 | $36,944 | 77.3% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $814‡ | $3,776 | 85.7% | 2026-06-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,735 | $8,735 | — | 2022-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,041 | $36,944 | — | 2026-10-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernard Cohen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $126 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $6,148, record $36,944. A typical Bernard Cohen painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,041.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $85–$258†‡ | $134†‡ | $1,164 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,701–$8,127 | $5,928 | $13,184 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,355–$9,033 | $6,974 | $36,944 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $861–$1,568 | $1,114 | $1,703 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $519–$2,223‡ | $733‡ | $3,776 |
‡ 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 | 2004 | $36,944 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,399 |
| Photography | 2022 | $8,735 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,776 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,608‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $627 |
‡ 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 Bernard Cohen worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Cohen work is $768. The median Bernard Cohen print sells for $126 across 23 lots. The median Bernard Cohen work on paper sells for $814 across 24 lots. The median Bernard Cohen painting sells for $6,148 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernard Cohen prints typically sell for $85–$258 (the middle half of 20 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 Bernard Cohen print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Cohen print is $126. 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 Bernard Cohen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Cohen print is $1,164.
What is the average price of a Bernard Cohen work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Cohen work on paper is $814. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernard Cohen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Cohen work on paper is $3,776.
What is the average price of a Bernard Cohen painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Cohen painting is $6,148.
What is Bernard Cohen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Cohen painting is $36,944.
What is the average price of a medium Bernard Cohen print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Cohen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Bernard Cohen work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernard Cohen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernard Cohen's auction record?
Bernard Cohen's auction record is $36,944, set in 2004.
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