> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beverly-pepper · updated 2026-11-02

# Beverly Pepper (1922–2020)

## What is Beverly Pepper’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Beverly Pepper at 16 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,821–$22,260, n=28). The auction record is $93,750 for Ligne Scolpite II (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ligne Scolpite II, 1968 | Chrome steel | $93,750 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Curvae in Curvae, 2012 | Steel | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Normanno Column II, 1980 | Cast iron | $62,500 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Normanno Column, 1979 | Cast iron | $56,700 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Unique table | Polished and brushed stainless steel | $52,962 | Phillips | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Bedford Sentinel II, 1990 | Bronze with black patina | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Randolph Plaza 3, 1981 | Steel and iron | $50,000 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Clodia Medea, 2014 | Cor-ten steel and stone base | $49,020 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Jorie Prism, 1967 | Stainless steel | $47,880 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (polished and enameled stainless steel), 1965 | Chrome steel | $47,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 61 | $13,750 |
| Other | 29 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,810 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,270 |
| Prints | 7 | $756 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $19,465 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $11,033 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $7,040 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Beverly Pepper is an American artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,376. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Beverly Pepper sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Beverly Pepper work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Beverly Pepper on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beverly-pepper?ref=kg:beverly-pepper) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Beverly Pepper work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beverly Pepper work is $9,376.

The median Beverly Pepper sculpture sells for $14,375 across 62 lots.

The median Beverly Pepper print sells for $756 across 11 lots.

The median Beverly Pepper work on paper sells for $882 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Beverly Pepper sculptures typically sell for $8,445–$20,000 (the middle half of 30 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 | 15 | $756† | $3,144 | 73.3% | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,354 | $15,300 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $882† | $5,040 | 62.5% | 2023-07-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 66 | $14,375† | $93,750 | 93.9% | 2026-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $59,600 | $93,750 | — | 2025-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Beverly Pepper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $756 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,354, record $15,300. A typical Beverly Pepper painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $59,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $425–$725† | $568† | $756 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,049–$19,085 | $7,500 | $69,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $8,445–$20,000† | $12,750† | $50,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $18,732–$51,681 | $35,700 | $93,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $93,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $69,850 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,810 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,144 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $945 |

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 Beverly Pepper worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beverly Pepper work is $9,376. The median Beverly Pepper sculpture sells for $14,375 across 62 lots. The median Beverly Pepper print sells for $756 across 11 lots. The median Beverly Pepper work on paper sells for $882 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Beverly Pepper sculptures typically sell for $8,445–$20,000 (the middle half of 30 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 Beverly Pepper sculpture?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Beverly Pepper sculpture is $14,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Beverly Pepper's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Beverly Pepper sculpture is $93,750.

### What is the average price of a Beverly Pepper print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Beverly Pepper print is $756. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Beverly Pepper's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Beverly Pepper print is $3,144.

### What is the average price of a medium Beverly Pepper sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Beverly Pepper sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Beverly Pepper sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Beverly Pepper sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Beverly Pepper's auction record?

Beverly Pepper's auction record is $93,750, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Beverly Pepper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beverly-pepper (updated 2026-11-02).

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.