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# 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.

## What is a Bernd Becher work 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).

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bernd Becher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernd-becher-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.