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# Ellen Berkenblit (b. 1958)

## What is Ellen Berkenblit’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Ellen Berkenblit at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,207 including buyer’s premium (middle half $861–$8,150, n=7). The auction record is $51,451 for Nite Vibe (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nite Vibe, 2015 | Charcoal | $51,451 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Telephone Booth, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $15,346 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 3 | Tartan Vinyl, 2018 | Painting | $12,065 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Rosemary Strawberry, 2019 | Oil on linen | $10,965 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Woman Lying Under Tree, 1999 | Mixed media drawing, on wove paper | $6,350 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil, paint stick and charcoal on sewn calico), 2016 | Charcoal | $5,334 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Goethe as a Youth, 2000 | Oil paint | $4,882 | Christie's | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | Untitled (gouache and graphite on paper), 1958 | Gouache and graphite on paper | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2024 |
| 9 | Le Grange, 2023 | Archival inkjet print in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet | $1,207 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (Boot with Heart and Spiders), 1992 | Oil on canvas | $960 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $5,842 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $960 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ellen Berkenblit is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,316.

A work by Ellen Berkenblit sold in 2026 for $10,965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellen Berkenblit work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Berkenblit work is $4,316.

The median Ellen Berkenblit painting sells for $8,473 across 7 lots.

The median Ellen Berkenblit work on paper sells for $2,256 across 4 lots.

The median Ellen Berkenblit print sells for $730 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $730 | $1,207 | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Paintings | 7 | $8,473 | $51,451 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,256 | $5,334 | 80% | 2025-02-26 |

Ellen Berkenblit's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $730. Paintings (7 lots) median $8,473, record $51,451. A typical Ellen Berkenblit painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $51,451 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $15,346 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,207 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $252 |

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 Ellen Berkenblit worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Berkenblit work is $4,316. The median Ellen Berkenblit painting sells for $8,473 across 7 lots. The median Ellen Berkenblit work on paper sells for $2,256 across 4 lots. The median Ellen Berkenblit print sells for $730 across 2 lots.

### What is Ellen Berkenblit's auction record?

Ellen Berkenblit's auction record is $51,451, set in 2023.

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

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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.