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# 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.

**1 Leon Berkowitz work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Leon Berkowitz on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leon-berkowitz?ref=kg:leon-berkowitz) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Leon Berkowitz work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leon Berkowitz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leon-berkowitz (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.