Bernd Becher (1931–2007)
Bernd Becher is a German artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,312. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bernd Becher sold in 2025 for $5,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernd Becher work is $2,312.
The median Bernd Becher photograph sells for $10,836 across 56 lots.
The median Bernd Becher print sells for $1,000 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bernd Becher photographs typically sell for $2,725–$76,327 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,000‡ | $1,203 | 80% | 2024-04-16 |
| Photography | 59 | $10,836‡ | $300,042 | 94.9% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $125,270 | $300,042 | — | 2021-04-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,725–$76,327‡ | $22,400‡ | $300,042 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $26,004–$39,073 | $31,094 | $146,140 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $300,042 |
| Photography | 2004 | $197,989 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,203 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernd Becher worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernd Becher work is $2,312. The median Bernd Becher photograph sells for $10,836 across 56 lots. The median Bernd Becher print sells for $1,000 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernd Becher photographs typically sell for $2,725–$76,327 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bernd Becher photograph?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernd Becher photograph is $10,836. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bernd Becher's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernd Becher photograph is $300,042.
What is the average price of a small Bernd Becher photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernd Becher photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Bernd Becher photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernd Becher photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Bernd Becher's auction record?
Bernd Becher's auction record is $300,042, set in 2007.
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