Katherine Bernhardt (b. 1975)
What is Katherine Bernhardt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 331 auction results for Katherine Bernhardt at 23 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,404 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,813–$36,636, n=50). The auction record is $401,287 for Untitled (acrylic and spray paint on canvas) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic and spray paint on canvas), 2016 | Acrylic paint | $401,287 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Panther Hurricane, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $353,123 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Garfield After the Hurricane, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $288,919 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Laundry Day, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $272,869 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Wash Everything, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $260,550 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Triple Threat, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $251,996 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic and spray paint on canvas), 2016 | Acrylic paint | $233,100 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Diamond Head, 2018 | Acrylic and spray paint on canvas | $210,033 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 9 | Fifteen Flowers, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $176,400 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Apple Computers + Sneakers, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $163,800 | Phillips | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 171 | $32,760 |
| Other | 23 | $11,430 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,000 |
| Prints | 49 | $3,426 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 142 | $43,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 91 | $5,161 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 331 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Katherine Bernhardt is an American artist with 420 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,841. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Katherine Bernhardt sold in 2026 for $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 331 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katherine Bernhardt work is $11,841.
The median Katherine Bernhardt painting sells for $31,004 across 197 lots.
The median Katherine Bernhardt print sells for $3,989 across 95 lots.
The median Katherine Bernhardt work on paper sells for $9,219 across 15 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Katherine Bernhardt paintings typically sell for $27,720–$91,991 (the middle half of 124 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Katherine Bernhardt prints typically sell for $2,426–$5,398 (the middle half of 74 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 | 124 | $3,989†‡ | $25,960 | 76.6% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 220 | $31,004†‡ | $401,287 | 89.5% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $9,219 | $96,750 | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,230 | $3,230 | 25% | 2022-02-14 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,078 | $1,512 | — | 2023-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $150,804 | $401,287 | — | 2024-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Katherine Bernhardt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (124 lots) median $3,989 with 76.6% sell-through. Paintings (220 lots) median $31,004, record $401,287. A typical Katherine Bernhardt painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $150,804.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $2,426–$5,398†‡ | $3,506†‡ | $12,065 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $4,005–$8,592†‡ | $5,846†‡ | $25,960 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,530–$7,586†‡ | $6,096†‡ | $27,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $8,965–$19,762‡ | $14,860‡ | $50,853 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 124 | $27,720–$91,991†‡ | $48,819†‡ | $401,287 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,219–$12,635 | $9,124 | $17,805 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $401,287 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $353,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $96,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $32,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $25,960 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $21,500‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,230 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,512 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Katherine Bernhardt worth?
Across 331 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katherine Bernhardt work is $11,841. The median Katherine Bernhardt painting sells for $31,004 across 197 lots. The median Katherine Bernhardt print sells for $3,989 across 95 lots. The median Katherine Bernhardt work on paper sells for $9,219 across 15 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Katherine Bernhardt paintings typically sell for $27,720–$91,991 (the middle half of 124 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Katherine Bernhardt prints typically sell for $2,426–$5,398 (the middle half of 74 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 Katherine Bernhardt painting?
Based on 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katherine Bernhardt painting is $31,004. 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 Katherine Bernhardt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katherine Bernhardt painting is $401,287.
What is the average price of a Katherine Bernhardt print?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katherine Bernhardt print is $3,989. 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 Katherine Bernhardt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katherine Bernhardt print is $25,960.
What is the average price of a Katherine Bernhardt work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katherine Bernhardt work on paper is $9,219.
What is Katherine Bernhardt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katherine Bernhardt work on paper is $96,750.
What is the average price of a large Katherine Bernhardt painting?
Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Katherine Bernhardt painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $48,819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Katherine Bernhardt print?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Katherine Bernhardt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Katherine Bernhardt's auction record?
Katherine Bernhardt's auction record is $401,287, set in 2022.
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