Saul Bass (1920–1996)
Saul Bass is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,472. 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 Saul Bass sold in 2026 for $3,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Saul Bass on OpeningBid →What is a Saul Bass work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saul Bass work is $1,472.
The median Saul Bass print sells for $1,299 across 34 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Saul Bass prints typically sell for $617–$2,943 (the middle half of 29 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 | 41 | $1,299†‡ | $26,881 | 82.9% | 2026-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $617–$2,943†‡ | $1,126†‡ | $26,881 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $26,881 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12,401 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Saul Bass worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saul Bass work is $1,472. The median Saul Bass print sells for $1,299 across 34 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Saul Bass prints typically sell for $617–$2,943 (the middle half of 29 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 Saul Bass print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Saul Bass print is $1,299. 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 Saul Bass's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Saul Bass print is $26,881.
What is the average price of a medium Saul Bass print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Saul Bass print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,126, 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 Saul Bass's auction record?
Saul Bass's auction record is $26,881, set in 2020.
See the full Saul Bass record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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