> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benteli-wilhelm-bernhard · updated 2026-11-01

# BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD (1839–1924)

BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD is a Swiss artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $456. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD sold in 2015 for a hammer price of $1,379 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work is $456.

The median BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper sells for $291 across 17 lots.

The median BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD painting sells for $645 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $645† | $2,945† | 73.7% | 2023-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $291† | $663† | 77.3% | 2024-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $266–$645† | $516† | $822† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $709–$1,936† | $1,379† | $2,945† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $200–$498† | $291† | $663† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,945† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,976† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $663† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $581† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work is $456. The median BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper sells for $291 across 17 lots. The median BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD painting sells for $645 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper is $291. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper is $663. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $663 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD painting is $645. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD painting is $2,945. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,945 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $291, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD's auction record?

BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD's auction record is $2,945, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,945 (buyer's premium not included).

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BENTELI, WILHELM BERNHARD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benteli-wilhelm-bernhard (updated 2026-11-01).

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.