Bernard Joseph Steffen (1907–1980)
Bernard Joseph Steffen is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bernard Joseph Steffen sold in 2026 for $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Joseph Steffen on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Joseph Steffen work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Joseph Steffen work is $438.
The median Bernard Joseph Steffen print sells for $400 across 6 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $400† | $650† | 66.7% | 2026-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $294–$535† | $400† | $650† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $650† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $563 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Joseph Steffen worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Joseph Steffen work is $438. The median Bernard Joseph Steffen print sells for $400 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Joseph Steffen's auction record?
Bernard Joseph Steffen's auction record is $650, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included).
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