Bernd Berner (1930–2002)
Bernd Berner is a German artist with 214 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,664. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bernd Berner sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,718 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernd Berner work is $1,664.
The median Bernd Berner painting sells for $2,575 across 74 lots.
The median Bernd Berner work on paper sells for $362 across 24 lots.
The median Bernd Berner print sells for $240 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernd Berner paintings typically sell for $1,696–$2,871 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Bernd Berner paintings typically sell for $6,199–$10,559 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $240‡ | $331‡ | — | 2026-02-04 |
| Paintings | 111 | $2,575†‡ | $78,247 | 66.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $362†‡ | $1,248‡ | 85.7% | 2026-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $13,798‡ | $78,247 | — | 2023-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernd Berner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $240. Paintings (111 lots) median $2,575, record $78,247. A typical Bernd Berner painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $13,798.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $740–$1,204†‡ | $1,035†‡ | $3,784 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $1,696–$2,871†‡ | $2,219†‡ | $78,247 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $6,199–$10,559†‡ | $7,259†‡ | $16,650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $256–$388†‡ | $323†‡ | $681 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $462–$626‡ | $560‡ | $1,248‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $78,247 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,248‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $690‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $331‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $177‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernd Berner worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernd Berner work is $1,664. The median Bernd Berner painting sells for $2,575 across 74 lots. The median Bernd Berner work on paper sells for $362 across 24 lots. The median Bernd Berner print sells for $240 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernd Berner paintings typically sell for $1,696–$2,871 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Bernd Berner paintings typically sell for $6,199–$10,559 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bernd Berner painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernd Berner painting is $2,575. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bernd Berner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernd Berner painting is $78,247.
What is the average price of a Bernd Berner work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernd Berner work on paper is $362. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bernd Berner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernd Berner work on paper is $1,248. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Bernd Berner painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernd Berner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Bernd Berner painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bernd Berner painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bernd Berner's auction record?
Bernd Berner's auction record is $78,247, set in 2021.
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