Mel Bochner (1940–2025)

Mel Bochner is an American artist with 313 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,264.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions157$14,303$137,50089.8%2026-02-07
Paintings38$40,320$187,50092.1%2025-12-02
Works on Paper27$13,125$100,00096.3%2026-02-27
Sculpture & Installation1$26,199$26,1992019-09-12
Photography3$50,000$114,3002022-07-19
Masterpieces (top of market)13$114,300$187,5002025-11-21

Mel Bochner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (157 lots) median $14,303 with 89.8% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $40,320, record $187,500. A typical Mel Bochner painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $114,300.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This (K. 2014.03)2026-06-24Phillips$28,380
Blah, Blah, Blah2026-06-24Phillips$25,800
Nothing2026-06-04Phillips$60,764
Blah, Blah, Blah2026-04-22Phillips$19,350
Blah, Blah, Blah2026-02-27Christie's$21,590

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Mel Bochner print?

Based on 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mel Bochner print is $14,303.

What is Mel Bochner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mel Bochner print is $137,500.

What is the average price of a Mel Bochner painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mel Bochner painting is $40,320.

What is Mel Bochner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mel Bochner painting is $187,500.

What is the average price of a Mel Bochner work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mel Bochner work on paper is $13,125.

What is Mel Bochner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mel Bochner work on paper is $100,000.

What is Mel Bochner's auction record?

Mel Bochner's auction record is $187,500, set on 2020-07-02.