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# Tony Berlant (b. 1941)

## What is Tony Berlant’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Tony Berlant at 15 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,528 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,540–$6,248, n=27). The auction record is $28,050 for The Monkey Ledger (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Monkey Ledger, 1941 | Steel | $28,050 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | The Search for Paradise, 1995 | Printing ink | $27,720 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Betty #50, 1941 | Stainless steel | $22,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | The Earth Seen From the Moon, 1941 | Steel | $22,500 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | A Perfect Moment #3, 1941 | Steel | $21,675 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | A Letter Not Sent, 1989 | Cut-out sheet metal collaged on wooden panel | $18,400 | Christie's | Oct 1998 |
| 7 | In Plain Sight, 2006 | Found and fabricated printed tin, collaged on plywood with steel brads | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Box with a frog, 1941 | Steel | $15,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Cahuilla #17, 2004 | Stainless steel | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Friday Harbor #13 | Tin and nails on board | $15,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 90 | $4,864 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $4,218 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,805 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $15,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $4,410 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $4,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tony Berlant is an American artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,428. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tony Berlant sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tony Berlant work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Berlant work is $4,428.

The median Tony Berlant sculpture sells for $4,864 across 67 lots.

The median Tony Berlant work on paper sells for $3,528 across 23 lots.

The median Tony Berlant print sells for $3,072 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tony Berlant sculptures typically sell for $3,436–$7,650 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $3,072 | $4,445 | — | 2026-03-04 |
| Paintings | 2 | $14,540 | $15,000 | — | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $3,528† | $16,250 | 85.2% | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 77 | $4,864 | $28,050 | 87% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $22,500 | $28,050 | — | 2024-09-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Tony Berlant's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $3,072. Paintings (2 lots) median $14,540, record $15,000. A typical Tony Berlant painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $22,500.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,422–$4,618† | $3,514† | $6,930 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $3,436–$7,650 | $4,719 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,032–$5,625 | $5,313 | $6,985 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $11,400–$22,294 | $18,338 | $28,050 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $28,050 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,250 |

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 Tony Berlant worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Berlant work is $4,428. The median Tony Berlant sculpture sells for $4,864 across 67 lots. The median Tony Berlant work on paper sells for $3,528 across 23 lots. The median Tony Berlant print sells for $3,072 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tony Berlant sculptures typically sell for $3,436–$7,650 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tony Berlant sculpture?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Berlant sculpture is $4,864.

### What is Tony Berlant's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Berlant sculpture is $28,050.

### What is the average price of a Tony Berlant work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Berlant work on paper is $3,528. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tony Berlant's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Berlant work on paper is $16,250.

### What is the average price of a small Tony Berlant sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tony Berlant sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Tony Berlant work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tony Berlant work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tony Berlant's auction record?

Tony Berlant's auction record is $28,050, set in 2023.

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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, “Tony Berlant auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tony-berlant (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.