Norman Cherner (1921–1987)
What is Norman Cherner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Norman Cherner at 22 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,696 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,043–$4,445, n=7). The auction record is $11,875 for dining chairs (2014, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dining chairs, 1958 | Walnut | $11,875 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Suite de six chaises "Cherner", 1958 | Assise et piètement en contreplaqué moulé | $11,677 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 3 | Ensemble de deux fauteuils et deux chaises - 1957, 1957 | Multiplis de noyer d'Amerique | $10,559 | Artcurial | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | dining chairs, 1958 | Walnut | $9,600 | Wright | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Suite de quatre fauteuils "Cherner", 1957 | Bois blond multiplis thermoformé | $9,492 | Artcurial | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | dining chairs, 1958 | Walnut | $8,750 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | dining chairs, 1958 | Walnut | $8,125 | Wright | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Set of six walnut chairs, The Cherner Chair Company | Walnut | $7,884 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | armchairs, set of six, 1958 | Walnut | $7,200 | Wright | Dec 2004 |
| 10 | armchairs, set of six, 1958 | Walnut | $6,600 | Wright | Dec 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 78 | $2,231 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $2,125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Norman Cherner is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,320. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Norman Cherner sold in 2026 for $6,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Cherner work is $2,320.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,118† | $16,530† | — | 2015-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Norman Cherner worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Cherner work is $2,320. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Norman Cherner's auction record?
Norman Cherner's auction record is $16,530, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,530 (buyer's premium not included).
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