KAUFMAN, STEVE (1960–2010)
What is KAUFMAN, STEVE’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for KAUFMAN, STEVE at 24 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $377 including buyer’s premium (middle half $321–$503, n=6). The auction record is $5,850 for Napoleon State I (Silver) (2026, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoleon State I (Silver), 1995 | Color screenprint on canvas with hand embellishment | $5,850 | Freeman's Hindman | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | The Punisher, 1960 | Painting | $1,750 | Bonhams | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Mickey Mouse | Acrylic on canvas | $727 | Roseberys London | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1996 | — | $528 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Venus | Acrylic and mixed media on canvas | $437 | Tiroche | Feb 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled, Campbell's Soup (Tomato and Cream of Mushroom) | Laser cut steel and paint | $429 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Al Capone | Screenprint in colours on canvas | $421 | Roseberys London | May 2017 |
| 8 | Old $100 Bill (American Money) | Serigraph and acrylic on canvas | $375 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (screenprint on canvas), 1960 | Screenprint | $3,144 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Mona Lisa | Mixed media and print on canvas | $425 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $421 |
| Prints | 7 | $252 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $329 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
KAUFMAN, STEVE is an American artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $578. 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 KAUFMAN, STEVE sold in 2026 for $5,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAUFMAN, STEVE work is $578.
The median KAUFMAN, STEVE print sells for $529 across 48 lots.
The median KAUFMAN, STEVE painting sells for $1,475 across 6 lots.
The median KAUFMAN, STEVE sculpture sells for $429 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) KAUFMAN, STEVE prints typically sell for $315–$696 (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 | 55 | $529†‡ | $5,850 | 87.3% | 2026-08-28 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,475†‡ | $4,200† | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $429 | $429 | 50% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,883†‡ | $5,850 | — | 2026-02-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
KAUFMAN, STEVE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $529 with 87.3% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,475, record $4,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,200 (buyer's premium not included). A typical KAUFMAN, STEVE painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,883.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $315–$696†‡ | $475†‡ | $5,850 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $620–$1,103†‡ | $963†‡ | $3,144 |
† 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 | 2026 | $5,850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,566‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,200† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $429 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a KAUFMAN, STEVE worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAUFMAN, STEVE work is $578. The median KAUFMAN, STEVE print sells for $529 across 48 lots. The median KAUFMAN, STEVE painting sells for $1,475 across 6 lots. The median KAUFMAN, STEVE sculpture sells for $429 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) KAUFMAN, STEVE prints typically sell for $315–$696 (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 KAUFMAN, STEVE print?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAUFMAN, STEVE print is $529. 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 KAUFMAN, STEVE's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAUFMAN, STEVE print is $5,850.
What is the average price of a medium KAUFMAN, STEVE print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KAUFMAN, STEVE print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $475, 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 KAUFMAN, STEVE's auction record?
KAUFMAN, STEVE's auction record is $5,850, set in 2026.
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