Bernhard Becher (1931–2007)
Bernhard Becher is a German artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,389. 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 Bernhard Becher sold in 2025 for $5,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Becher work is $2,389.
The median Bernhard Becher photograph sells for $5,089 across 66 lots.
The median Bernhard Becher print sells for $1,151 across 35 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Becher photographs typically sell for $2,116–$10,090 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Becher prints typically sell for $649–$1,517 (the middle half of 20 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 | 54 | $1,151†‡ | $12,590‡ | 64.8% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 99 | $5,089†‡ | $340,530 | 66.7% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $29,106†‡ | $340,530 | — | 2021-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $649–$1,517†‡ | $1,033†‡ | $12,590‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,068–$1,833†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $6,844 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $2,116–$10,090†‡ | $5,163†‡ | $340,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,509–$12,841†‡ | $10,840†‡ | $31,093 |
† 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 | 2018 | $340,530 |
| Photography | 2004 | $49,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $12,590‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,844 |
‡ 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 Bernhard Becher worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Becher work is $2,389. The median Bernhard Becher photograph sells for $5,089 across 66 lots. The median Bernhard Becher print sells for $1,151 across 35 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Becher photographs typically sell for $2,116–$10,090 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Becher prints typically sell for $649–$1,517 (the middle half of 20 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 Bernhard Becher photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Becher photograph is $5,089. 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 Bernhard Becher's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Becher photograph is $340,530.
What is the average price of a Bernhard Becher print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Becher print is $1,151. 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 Bernhard Becher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Becher print is $12,590. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Bernhard Becher photograph?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Becher photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,163, 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 small Bernhard Becher print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Becher print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,033, 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 Bernhard Becher's auction record?
Bernhard Becher's auction record is $340,530, set in 2018.
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