Bernard Dunstan (1920–2020)
What is Bernard Dunstan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 338 auction results for Bernard Dunstan at 23 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,342 including buyer’s premium (middle half $262–$1,765, n=34). The auction record is $17,299 for Morning, Lisbon (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning, Lisbon, 1920 | Oil paint | $17,299 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Nude with Oil Lamp (White Necklace), 1920 | Nude with Oil Lamp (White Necklace) | $15,235 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | The shower, 1920 | Painting | $13,892 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | boudoir in rome | Oil on board | $11,903 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | At the teatable, 1951 | Oil paint | $11,601 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 6 | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother | Oil on canvas | $10,591 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | Trying on a Dress, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $9,223 | Sworders | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Trying on a Dress | Oil on canvas | $9,223 | Sworders | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Heather in the studio I, 1920 | Painting | $9,114 | Bonhams | Sep 2014 |
| 10 | Tea at the Plaza, 1920 | Oil paint | $8,649 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 167 | $2,908 |
| Other | 31 | $1,307 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $809 |
| Prints | 20 | $234 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $4,838 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 209 | $2,091 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 338 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Dunstan is a British (modern) artist with 368 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,784. 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 Bernard Dunstan sold in 2026 for $1,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Dunstan on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Dunstan work worth?
Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Dunstan work is $1,784.
The median Bernard Dunstan painting sells for $2,420 across 216 lots.
The median Bernard Dunstan work on paper sells for $604 across 51 lots.
The median Bernard Dunstan print sells for $127 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Dunstan paintings typically sell for $1,468–$3,546 (the middle half of 191 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Dunstan work on papers typically sell for $303–$923 (the middle half of 47 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 | 48 | $127†‡ | $2,016‡ | 70.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 229 | $2,420†‡ | $17,299 | 94.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $604†‡ | $2,482 | 87.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $9,223‡ | $17,299 | — | 2022-04-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bernard Dunstan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $127 with 70.8% sell-through. Paintings (229 lots) median $2,420, record $17,299. A typical Bernard Dunstan painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $9,223.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $70–$249†‡ | $117†‡ | $413 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $72–$362† | $187† | $673 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 191 | $1,468–$3,546†‡ | $2,309†‡ | $17,299 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,544–$8,090†‡ | $4,997†‡ | $13,892 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $303–$923†‡ | $602†‡ | $2,260 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $17,299 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $13,892 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,482 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,016‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $673 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Dunstan worth?
Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Dunstan work is $1,784. The median Bernard Dunstan painting sells for $2,420 across 216 lots. The median Bernard Dunstan work on paper sells for $604 across 51 lots. The median Bernard Dunstan print sells for $127 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Dunstan paintings typically sell for $1,468–$3,546 (the middle half of 191 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Dunstan work on papers typically sell for $303–$923 (the middle half of 47 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 Bernard Dunstan painting?
Based on 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Dunstan painting is $2,420. 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 Bernard Dunstan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Dunstan painting is $17,299.
What is the average price of a Bernard Dunstan work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Dunstan work on paper is $604. 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 Bernard Dunstan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Dunstan work on paper is $2,482.
What is the average price of a Bernard Dunstan print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Dunstan print is $127. 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 Bernard Dunstan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Dunstan print is $2,016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Bernard Dunstan painting?
Based on 191 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Dunstan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,309, 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 the average price of a small Bernard Dunstan work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Dunstan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $602, 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 Bernard Dunstan's auction record?
Bernard Dunstan's auction record is $17,299, set in 2011.
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