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

# Bertoia (1915–1978)

Bertoia is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $19,200.

A work by Bertoia sold in 2006 for $19,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bertoia work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertoia work is $19,200.

The median Bertoia sculpture sells for $27,000 across 6 lots.

The median Bertoia painting sells for $32,400 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $32,400 | $32,400 | — | 2005-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $27,000 | $43,200 | — | 2006-12-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $43,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $33,600 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $32,400 |

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 Bertoia worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertoia work is $19,200. The median Bertoia sculpture sells for $27,000 across 6 lots. The median Bertoia painting sells for $32,400 across 1 lots.

### What is Bertoia's auction record?

Bertoia's auction record is $58,800, 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, “Bertoia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bertoia (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.