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# Bertha Schaefer (1895–1971)

## What is Bertha Schaefer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Bertha Schaefer at 12 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,060 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,480–$8,770, n=8). The auction record is $11,250 for Cabinets, pair (2022, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabinets, pair, 1952 | Walnut | $11,250 | Wright | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Paire de commodes, 1895 | Iron | $11,109 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | A Set of Ten Walnut Dining Chairs
Singer and Sons, USA | Walnut, leather | $10,795 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2024 |
| 4 | Bureau Noyer Edition, 1895 | Iron | $8,887 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | BERTHA SCHAEFER (1895-1971), circa 1960 | Walnut and sculpted natural wood | $8,731 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Pair of cabinets, 1895 | Walnut | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| 7 | Sofa, 1955 | Walnut | $5,625 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Cabinets, pair, 1952 | Walnut | $4,978 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Desk, model 2162, 1955 | Walnut | $4,788 | Wright | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | Cabinet, model 2154, 1955 | Walnut | $4,688 | Wright | Mar 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 | $1,398 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $1,820 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $1,098 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bertha Schaefer is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,536. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bertha Schaefer sold in 2026 for $11,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bertha Schaefer work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertha Schaefer work is $1,536.

The median Bertha Schaefer sculpture sells for $1,560 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,560 | $1,560 | — | 2006-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,109 | $11,250 | — | 2026-06-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1,560 |

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 Bertha Schaefer worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertha Schaefer work is $1,536. The median Bertha Schaefer sculpture sells for $1,560 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bertha Schaefer's auction record?

Bertha Schaefer's auction record is $11,250, set in 2022.

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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, “Bertha Schaefer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bertha-schaefer (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.