> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernice-abbott · updated 2026-11-01

# Bernice Abbott (1898–1991)

Bernice Abbott is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,893. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bernice Abbott sold in 2006 for $8,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernice Abbott work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernice Abbott work is $3,893.

The median Bernice Abbott photograph sells for $3,893 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 4 | $3,893† | $8,500 | — | 2006-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $8,500 |
| Photography | 2006 | $5,400 |

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 Bernice Abbott worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernice Abbott work is $3,893. The median Bernice Abbott photograph sells for $3,893 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernice Abbott's auction record?

Bernice Abbott's auction record is $8,500, set in 2006.

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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, “Bernice Abbott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernice-abbott (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.