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# BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL (1948–2013)

BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL is a CH artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,910. 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 BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,533; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work is $2,910.

The median BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting sells for $8,703 across 20 lots.

The median BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work on paper sells for $1,378 across 11 lots.

The median BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL print sells for $203 across 8 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 | 12 | $203† | $820† | 66.7% | 2024-05-03 |
| Paintings | 21 | $8,703†‡ | $24,810 | 95.2% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,378† | $3,104 | 68.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $741† | $741† | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,709 | $24,810 | — | 2026-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $203 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $8,703, record $24,810. A typical BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,709.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $145–$270† | $203† | $820† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,935–$3,557† | $3,126† | $4,115† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $10,241–$16,801†‡ | $12,432†‡ | $24,810 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $518–$1,763† | $1,366† | $3,104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,359–$1,378† | $1,378† | $1,729† |

† 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 | 2026 | $24,810 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $17,148† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,104 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,858 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $820† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $741† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $293† |

† 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 BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work is $2,910. The median BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting sells for $8,703 across 20 lots. The median BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work on paper sells for $1,378 across 11 lots. The median BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL print sells for $203 across 8 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 BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting is $8,703. 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 BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting is $24,810.

### What is the average price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work on paper is $1,378. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL work on paper is $3,104.

### What is the average price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL print is $203. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL print is $820. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $820 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL's auction record?

BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL's auction record is $24,810, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BIBERSTEIN, MICHAEL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-biberstein (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
