Lucian Bernhard (1883–1972)
Lucian Bernhard is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,386. 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 Lucian Bernhard is recorded as sold in 2023 for $9,557; 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 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucian Bernhard work is $1,386.
The median Lucian Bernhard print sells for $1,332 across 45 lots.
The median Lucian Bernhard painting sells for $1,112 across 2 lots.
The median Lucian Bernhard work on paper sells for $2,000 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lucian Bernhard prints typically sell for $1,178–$3,464 (the middle half of 31 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 | 52 | $1,332‡ | $15,923 | 86.5% | 2023-10-11 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,112† | $1,875 | — | 2023-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,000 | $2,250 | — | 2013-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,942‡ | $15,923 | — | 2023-10-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucian Bernhard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $1,332 with 86.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,112, record $1,875. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,942.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $690–$1,500‡ | $1,065‡ | $4,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,178–$3,464‡ | $1,465‡ | $15,923 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $937–$7,250 | $937 | $11,942 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $15,923 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,942 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $350† |
† 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 Lucian Bernhard worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucian Bernhard work is $1,386. The median Lucian Bernhard print sells for $1,332 across 45 lots. The median Lucian Bernhard painting sells for $1,112 across 2 lots. The median Lucian Bernhard work on paper sells for $2,000 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lucian Bernhard prints typically sell for $1,178–$3,464 (the middle half of 31 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 Lucian Bernhard print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucian Bernhard print is $1,332. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucian Bernhard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucian Bernhard print is $15,923.
What is the average price of a medium Lucian Bernhard print?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucian Bernhard print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucian Bernhard's auction record?
Lucian Bernhard's auction record is $15,923, set in 2022.
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