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# Eli Bornstein (1922–2022)

Eli Bornstein is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,435. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Eli Bornstein is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eli Bornstein work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Bornstein work is $6,435.

The median Eli Bornstein sculpture sells for $5,092 across 10 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $5,092 | $12,870 | 90.9% | 2010-04-27 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,393–$7,500 | $6,435 | $12,870 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $12,870 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $8,260 |

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 Eli Bornstein worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Bornstein work is $6,435. The median Eli Bornstein sculpture sells for $5,092 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Eli Bornstein sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eli Bornstein sculpture is $5,092.

### What is Eli Bornstein's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eli Bornstein sculpture is $12,870.

### What is Eli Bornstein's auction record?

Eli Bornstein's auction record is $12,870, set in 2003.

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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, “Eli Bornstein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eli-bornstein (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.