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# Bernard Steffen (1907–1980)

Bernard Steffen is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,105.

A work by Bernard Steffen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Steffen work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Steffen work is $1,105.

The median Bernard Steffen print sells for $1,105 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Steffen prints typically sell for $804–$1,727 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 25 | $1,105 | $3,500 | — | 2025-10-28 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $804–$1,727 | $1,122 | $3,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,500 |

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 Steffen worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Steffen work is $1,105. The median Bernard Steffen print sells for $1,105 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Steffen prints typically sell for $804–$1,727 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Steffen print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Steffen print is $1,105.

### What is Bernard Steffen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Steffen print is $3,500.

### What is the average price of a small Bernard Steffen print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Steffen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Bernard Steffen's auction record is $3,500, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernard Steffen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-steffen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.