> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henrietta-berk · updated 2026-11-03

# Henrietta Berk (1919–1993)

## What is Henrietta Berk’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Henrietta Berk at 5 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,355–$11,430, n=17). The auction record is $25,000 for Piper Island Ferry (2023, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper Island Ferry | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Racing the Tide | Oil on canvas | $21,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Winter Evening, 1965 | Painting | $20,400 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Early Morning View, 1970 | Painting | $19,125 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Landscape with Blue Tree, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $19,050 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Mount Diablo, 1965 | Painting | $14,025 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | "October," circa 1969-71 | Oil on canvas | $11,430 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Landscape in Orange and Yellow, 1965 | Painting | $11,325 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 9 | Four Figures at the Beach, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $10,880 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Oakland Hills | Oil on canvas | $10,795 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $7,650 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $7,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,263 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henrietta Berk is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $7,650.

A work by Henrietta Berk sold in 2026 for $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henrietta Berk work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henrietta Berk work is $7,650.

The median Henrietta Berk painting sells for $7,575 across 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $7,575 | $25,000 | 85.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,000 | $25,000 | — | 2026-09-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,619–$8,588 | $5,262 | $19,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $6,000–$8,908 | $7,500 | $20,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,100–$17,512 | $10,200 | $25,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $21,000 |

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 Henrietta Berk worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henrietta Berk work is $7,650. The median Henrietta Berk painting sells for $7,575 across 36 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henrietta Berk painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henrietta Berk painting is $7,575.

### What is Henrietta Berk's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henrietta Berk painting is $25,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Henrietta Berk painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henrietta Berk painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Henrietta Berk painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henrietta Berk painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Henrietta Berk's auction record?

Henrietta Berk's auction record is $25,000, set in 2023.

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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, “Henrietta Berk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henrietta-berk (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.