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# Larry Cohen (b. 1952)

## What is Larry Cohen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Larry Cohen at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,698 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,880–$6,056, n=22). The auction record is $14,080 for View of San Vicente (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View of San Vicente, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $14,080 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Hollywood Hills Landscape, 1982 | Painting | $12,065 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Still Life Against a Window- Pacific Palisades, 1952 | Painting | $10,625 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | View from the Hollywood Hills, 1952 | Painting | $10,200 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Brentwood, 1982 | Painting | $9,525 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | View from Palos Verdes, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | View from St. Ives Street, 1984 | Graphite | $8,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | View from Taft Avenue Hollywood, 1952 | Painting | $7,013 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | View from the California Incline, 2006 | Painting | $6,950 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 10 | View from the top of Westridge, 1987 | Painting | $6,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 104 | $3,156 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,525 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $3,314 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,664 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Larry Cohen is an American artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,156.

A work by Larry Cohen sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Larry Cohen work worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Cohen work is $3,156.

The median Larry Cohen painting sells for $3,314 across 72 lots.

The median Larry Cohen work on paper sells for $3,125 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Cohen paintings typically sell for $2,750–$4,845 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Cohen work on papers typically sell for $2,000–$3,438 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $3,314 | $12,065 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $3,125 | $8,125 | 93.5% | 2021-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $10,412 | $14,080 | — | 2026-09-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,163–$2,061 | $1,660 | $3,825 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $2,750–$4,845 | $3,438 | $10,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,375–$10,625 | $9,525 | $12,065 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,000–$3,438 | $3,125 | $5,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,065 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,625 |

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 Larry Cohen worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Cohen work is $3,156. The median Larry Cohen painting sells for $3,314 across 72 lots. The median Larry Cohen work on paper sells for $3,125 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Cohen paintings typically sell for $2,750–$4,845 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Cohen work on papers typically sell for $2,000–$3,438 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Larry Cohen painting?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Cohen painting is $3,314.

### What is Larry Cohen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Cohen painting is $12,065.

### What is the average price of a Larry Cohen work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Cohen work on paper is $3,125.

### What is Larry Cohen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Cohen work on paper is $8,125.

### What is the average price of a medium Larry Cohen painting?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Cohen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Larry Cohen work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Cohen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Larry Cohen's auction record?

Larry Cohen's auction record is $14,080, set in 2026.

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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, “Larry Cohen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-cohen (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.