Leon Berkowitz (1919–1987)
Leon Berkowitz is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $11,325. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Leon Berkowitz is recorded as sold in 2026 for $35,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Berkowitz work is $11,325.
The median Leon Berkowitz painting sells for $12,592 across 12 lots.
The median Leon Berkowitz work on paper sells for $3,350 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $12,592† | $28,800 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,350† | $5,610 | 50% | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $11,000–$20,160† | $13,860† | $28,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $28,800 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,610 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,089† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Leon Berkowitz worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Berkowitz work is $11,325. The median Leon Berkowitz painting sells for $12,592 across 12 lots. The median Leon Berkowitz work on paper sells for $3,350 across 2 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 Leon Berkowitz painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Berkowitz painting is $12,592. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leon Berkowitz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Berkowitz painting is $28,800.
What is Leon Berkowitz's auction record?
Leon Berkowitz's auction record is $28,800, set in 2025.
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