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# Bernard Lens III (1681–1740)

Bernard Lens III is a British (modern) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,595. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bernard Lens III sold in 2021 for $5,595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernard Lens III work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Lens III work is $5,595.

The median Bernard Lens III work on paper sells for $1,076 across 10 lots.

The median Bernard Lens III painting sells for $7,425 across 2 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 | 3 | $7,425 | $7,916 | 66.7% | 2021-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,076† | $7,227 | 83.3% | 2025-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $950–$5,595† | $1,076† | $7,227 |

† 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 | $7,916 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,227 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $6,934 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,939 |

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 Lens III worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Lens III work is $5,595. The median Bernard Lens III work on paper sells for $1,076 across 10 lots. The median Bernard Lens III painting sells for $7,425 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bernard Lens III work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Lens III work on paper is $1,076. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bernard Lens III's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Lens III work on paper is $7,227.

### What is Bernard Lens III's auction record?

Bernard Lens III's auction record is $7,916, set in 2021.

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

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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.