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# Lou Bernstein (1911–2005)

Lou Bernstein is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $119.

A work by Lou Bernstein sold in 2011 for $119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lou Bernstein work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lou Bernstein work is $119.

The median Lou Bernstein photograph sells for $119 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 11 | $119 | $2,009 | 27.3% | 2011-01-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2002 | $2,009 |
| Photography | 2011 | $119 |

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 Lou Bernstein worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lou Bernstein work is $119. The median Lou Bernstein photograph sells for $119 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Lou Bernstein photograph?

Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lou Bernstein photograph is $119.

### What is Lou Bernstein's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lou Bernstein photograph is $2,009.

### What is Lou Bernstein's auction record?

Lou Bernstein's auction record is $2,009, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.