> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-carter · updated 2026-11-02

# Bernard Carter (1920–2006)

Bernard Carter is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $541. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bernard Carter sold in 2021 for $637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Bernard Carter work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Bernard Carter on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-carter?ref=kg:bernard-carter) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Bernard Carter work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Carter work is $541.

The median Bernard Carter painting sells for $637 across 5 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 | 5 | $637† | $688 | — | 2024-03-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $255–$637† | $637† | $688 |

† 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 | 2021 | $688 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $637 |

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 Bernard Carter worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Carter work is $541. The median Bernard Carter painting sells for $637 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Carter's auction record?

Bernard Carter's auction record is $688, set in 2021.

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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, “Bernard Carter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bernard-carter (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.