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# Oscar Berninghaus (1874–1952)

## What is Oscar Berninghaus’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Oscar Berninghaus at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $121,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,730–$157,300, n=5). The auction record is $1,471,000 for The Pueblos Await the Dancers (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pueblos Await the Dancers | Oil on canvas | $1,471,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | The Domain of Their Ancestors, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $847,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | The Advance Scouts | Oil on canvas laid on board | $217,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Indians Returning to Taos After a Trading Expedition | Oil on canvas | $205,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Taos Visitors to the Chuck Camp in the Rio Grande Plateau, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $175,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | The Advance Scouts, circa 1915 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $157,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Homesteaders on Indian Land | Oil on canvas | $140,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | Morning Shade, Taos Pueblo | Oil on canvas | $140,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 9 | Stream in the Desert, 1951 | Oil on canvasboard | $123,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 10 | Sleepy, Mid-Day | Oil on canvas | $121,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $69,600 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $48,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oscar Berninghaus is an American artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $23,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Oscar Berninghaus sold in 2026 for $205,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oscar Berninghaus work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Berninghaus work is $23,800.

The median Oscar Berninghaus painting sells for $50,000 across 33 lots.

The median Oscar Berninghaus work on paper sells for $250 across 8 lots.

The median Oscar Berninghaus print sells for $6,050 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Berninghaus paintings typically sell for $21,780–$113,050 (the middle half of 33 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 | 2 | $6,050 | $8,470 | — | 2024-07-27 |
| Paintings | 34 | $50,000† | $847,000 | 97.1% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $250† | $14,950 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $140,400 | $1.5M | — | 2026-07-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Oscar Berninghaus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $6,050. Paintings (34 lots) median $50,000, record $847,000. A typical Oscar Berninghaus painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $140,400.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $21,780–$113,050† | $50,000† | $847,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $200–$250† | $225† | $250† |

† 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 | 2021 | $847,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $217,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $14,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,470 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,630 |

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 Oscar Berninghaus worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Berninghaus work is $23,800. The median Oscar Berninghaus painting sells for $50,000 across 33 lots. The median Oscar Berninghaus work on paper sells for $250 across 8 lots. The median Oscar Berninghaus print sells for $6,050 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Berninghaus paintings typically sell for $21,780–$113,050 (the middle half of 33 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 Oscar Berninghaus painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Berninghaus painting is $50,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oscar Berninghaus's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Berninghaus painting is $847,000.

### What is the average price of a small Oscar Berninghaus painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Berninghaus painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oscar Berninghaus's auction record?

Oscar Berninghaus's auction record is $1,471,000, set in 2008.

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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, “Oscar Berninghaus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-berninghaus (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.