> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-goldberg · updated 2026-11-02

# Michael Goldberg (1924–2007)

## What is Michael Goldberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Michael Goldberg at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,096–$19,050, n=21). The auction record is $461,000 for Park Avenue Façade (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Avenue Façade, 1957-1958 | Oil paint | $461,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | House of Asher, 1957 | Oil paint | $375,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1954 | Painting | $300,000 | Wright | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Dune House, 1958 | Oil paint | $269,000 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Split Level, 1958 | Oil paint | $239,400 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 6 | House of Madame Z, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $193,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | The Keep, 1958 | Oil paint | $182,500 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1959 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Raunch Hill, 1960 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 99 | $16,250 |
| Other | 17 | $3,744 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $2,700 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,040 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $18,975 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $7,350 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $7,188 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michael Goldberg is an American artist with 231 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $8,932. 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 Michael Goldberg sold in 2026 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Michael Goldberg works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michael Goldberg work worth?

Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Goldberg work is $8,932.

The median Michael Goldberg painting sells for $16,875 across 89 lots.

The median Michael Goldberg work on paper sells for $4,688 across 33 lots.

The median Michael Goldberg print sells for $1,040 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Michael Goldberg paintings typically sell for $10,408–$35,265 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Michael Goldberg paintings typically sell for $7,188–$40,260 (the middle half of 27 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 | 8 | $1,040 | $1,300 | 62.5% | 2022-11-17 |
| Paintings | 102 | $16,875‡ | $461,000 | 87.3% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $4,688† | $68,750 | 64.7% | 2025-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $239,400 | $461,000 | — | 2025-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Michael Goldberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,040 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (102 lots) median $16,875, record $461,000. A typical Michael Goldberg painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $239,400.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $7,188–$40,260‡ | $16,250‡ | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $4,063–$19,643 | $7,350 | $106,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $10,408–$35,265 | $21,562 | $461,000 |

‡ 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) | 19 | $1,062–$13,850 | $3,744 | $68,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,184–$10,625† | $7,710† | $50,363 |

† 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 | 2014 | $461,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $375,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $51,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,040 |

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 Michael Goldberg worth?

Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Goldberg work is $8,932. The median Michael Goldberg painting sells for $16,875 across 89 lots. The median Michael Goldberg work on paper sells for $4,688 across 33 lots. The median Michael Goldberg print sells for $1,040 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Michael Goldberg paintings typically sell for $10,408–$35,265 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Michael Goldberg paintings typically sell for $7,188–$40,260 (the middle half of 27 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 Michael Goldberg painting?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Goldberg painting is $16,875. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Michael Goldberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Goldberg painting is $461,000.

### What is the average price of a Michael Goldberg work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Goldberg work on paper is $4,688. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michael Goldberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Goldberg work on paper is $68,750.

### What is the average price of a large Michael Goldberg painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Michael Goldberg painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Michael Goldberg painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michael Goldberg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Michael Goldberg's auction record?

Michael Goldberg's auction record is $461,000, set in 2014.

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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, “Michael Goldberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-goldberg (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.