Wallace Berman (1926–1976)
What is Wallace Berman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Wallace Berman at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,750–$5,339, n=15). The auction record is $170,500 for Untitled (Topanga) (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Topanga), 1967 | Collage | $170,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1968 | Collage | $149,000 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (verifax collage in artist's frame), 1966 | Verifax collage in artist's frame | $143,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2022 |
| 4 | Scope, 1965 | Wool | $122,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Silent Series #10, 1965 | Verifax collage in artist's frame | $118,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic and Verifax collage on board), 1970 | Acrylic paint | $100,800 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Silence Series #11, 1965 | Wool | $94,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1926 | Collage | $87,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (Verifax collage), 1969 | Verifax collage | $81,900 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (C3-Cross, Al-White Horse), 1975 | Verifax collage in artist's frame | $81,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 | $15,000 |
| Photographs | 7 | $5,397 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $5,280 |
| Prints | 13 | $1,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $38,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $5,397 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Wallace Berman is an American artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,875.
A work by Wallace Berman sold in 2026 for $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wallace Berman work is $7,875.
The median Wallace Berman work on paper sells for $37,500 across 24 lots.
The median Wallace Berman print sells for $1,500 across 18 lots.
The median Wallace Berman photograph sells for $7,845 across 12 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $1,500 | $6,875 | 81.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 7 | $8,820 | $37,500 | 85.7% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $37,500 | $149,000 | 77.4% | 2025-08-21 |
| Photography | 15 | $7,845 | $38,400 | 80% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $133,125 | $170,500 | — | 2023-05-18 |
Wallace Berman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $1,500 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $8,820, record $37,500. A typical Wallace Berman painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $133,125.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,252–$2,166 | $1,476 | $5,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,130–$3,167 | $1,500 | $3,900 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,850–$10,871 | $8,820 | $37,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $6,579–$34,740 | $16,320 | $45,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $81,250–$118,750 | $87,500 | $149,000 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,472–$9,580 | $7,500 | $32,343 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $149,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $143,750 |
| Photography | 2026 | $38,400 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2014 | $32,343 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,135 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,985 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wallace Berman worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wallace Berman work is $7,875. The median Wallace Berman work on paper sells for $37,500 across 24 lots. The median Wallace Berman print sells for $1,500 across 18 lots. The median Wallace Berman photograph sells for $7,845 across 12 lots.
What is the average price of a Wallace Berman work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wallace Berman work on paper is $37,500.
What is Wallace Berman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wallace Berman work on paper is $149,000.
What is the average price of a Wallace Berman print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wallace Berman print is $1,500.
What is Wallace Berman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wallace Berman print is $6,875.
What is the average price of a Wallace Berman photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wallace Berman photograph is $7,845.
What is Wallace Berman's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wallace Berman photograph is $38,400.
What is the average price of a small Wallace Berman work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wallace Berman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Wallace Berman photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wallace Berman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Wallace Berman's auction record?
Wallace Berman's auction record is $170,500, set in 2010.
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