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# Becher, Bernd & Hilla (b. 1931)

Becher, Bernd & Hilla is a German artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $17,500. 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 Becher, Bernd & Hilla sold in 2024 for $64,676, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Becher, Bernd & Hilla work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Becher, Bernd & Hilla work is $17,500.

The median Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph sells for $21,875 across 67 lots.

The median Becher, Bernd & Hilla print sells for $2,096 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Becher, Bernd & Hilla photographs typically sell for $13,453–$95,576 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Becher, Bernd & Hilla photographs typically sell for $12,500–$55,930 (the middle half of 26 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 | 12 | $2,096†‡ | $8,856 | 83.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 69 | $21,875†‡ | $440,852 | 97.1% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $136,667 | $440,852 | — | 2023-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 35 | $13,453–$95,576‡ | $32,251‡ | $440,852 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $12,500–$55,930† | $17,916† | $181,450 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $440,852 |
| Photography | 2016 | $181,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,856 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $5,483 |

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 Becher, Bernd & Hilla worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Becher, Bernd & Hilla work is $17,500. The median Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph sells for $21,875 across 67 lots. The median Becher, Bernd & Hilla print sells for $2,096 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Becher, Bernd & Hilla photographs typically sell for $13,453–$95,576 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Becher, Bernd & Hilla photographs typically sell for $12,500–$55,930 (the middle half of 26 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 Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph is $21,875. 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 Becher, Bernd & Hilla's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph is $440,852.

### What is the average price of a Becher, Bernd & Hilla print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Becher, Bernd & Hilla print is $2,096. 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 Becher, Bernd & Hilla's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Becher, Bernd & Hilla print is $8,856.

### What is the average price of a small Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $32,251, 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 Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Becher, Bernd & Hilla photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Becher, Bernd & Hilla's auction record?

Becher, Bernd & Hilla's auction record is $440,852, 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, “Becher, Bernd & Hilla auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernd-hilla-becher-2 (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.