> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/berni-searle · updated 2026-11-03

# Berni Searle (b. 1964)

Berni Searle is a South African artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $18,309.

A work by Berni Searle sold in 2026 for $19,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Berni Searle work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berni Searle work is $18,309.

The median Berni Searle photograph sells for $18,309 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Photography | 7 | $18,309 | $33,133 | — | 2026-05-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $33,133 |
| Photography | 2026 | $19,804 |

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 Berni Searle worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berni Searle work is $18,309. The median Berni Searle photograph sells for $18,309 across 7 lots.

### What is Berni Searle's auction record?

Berni Searle's auction record is $33,133, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Berni Searle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/berni-searle (updated 2026-11-03).

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.