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# KAUFMAN, STEVE (1960–2010)

## What is KAUFMAN, STEVE’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $421 |
| Prints | 7 | $252 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a KAUFMAN, STEVE work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “KAUFMAN, STEVE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/steve-kaufman (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.