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# Bernard Safran (1924–1995)

Bernard Safran is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,465. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bernard Safran sold in 2020 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Safran work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Safran work is $1,465.

The median Bernard Safran painting sells for $1,840 across 2 lots.

The median Bernard Safran work on paper sells for $250 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,840† | $2,500 | — | 2020-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $250† | $250† | — | 2023-09-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,180† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $250† |

† 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 Safran worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Safran work is $1,465. The median Bernard Safran painting sells for $1,840 across 2 lots. The median Bernard Safran work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bernard Safran's auction record is $2,500, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.