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# Bernard Cohen (1933–2005)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $5,708 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $751 |
| Prints | 15 | $142 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Bernard Cohen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bernard Cohen work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.