Bernard Meadows (1915–2005)
What is Bernard Meadows’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Bernard Meadows at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $657–$2,739, n=12). The auction record is $217,004 for Startled Bird (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Startled Bird, 1955 | Bronze with a grey green patina | $217,004 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Black Crab, 1951 | Bronze | $178,264 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Black Crab, 1951 | Bronze | $98,433 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | spring seasons cock | — | $62,810 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | STANDING MOTHER AND CHILD, 1952 | Bronze | $61,793 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Tank Crab, 1956 | Bronze with a grey green patina | $56,469 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | Little Augustus | — | $43,910 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | Standing Mother and Child, 1952 | Bronze with a black patina, on a stone base | $40,927 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Large Relief | Concrete, heightened with gouache | $39,561 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Seated Armed Figure | Bronze | $34,814 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 61 | $9,000 |
| Other | 13 | $7,318 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $998 |
| Prints | 6 | $467 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $6,136 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $3,583 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard Meadows is a British (modern) artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,189. 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 Meadows sold in 2026 for $15,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Meadows on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Meadows work worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Meadows work is $5,189.
The median Bernard Meadows sculpture sells for $9,596 across 61 lots.
The median Bernard Meadows work on paper sells for $998 across 21 lots.
The median Bernard Meadows print sells for $938 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Meadows sculptures typically sell for $4,217–$18,457 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Meadows work on papers typically sell for $816–$2,006 (the middle half of 20 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 | 13 | $938† | $7,280 | 92.3% | 2025-05-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,569† | $2,569† | — | 2017-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $998 | $39,561 | — | 2026-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 71 | $9,596† | $217,004 | 85.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $915 | $915 | — | 2021-02-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $80,621 | $217,004 | — | 2024-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bernard Meadows's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $938 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,569, record $2,569. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,569 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bernard Meadows painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $80,621.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $266–$3,035† | $467† | $7,280 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $816–$2,006 | $970 | $39,561 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $4,217–$18,457† | $10,203† | $178,264 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $5,243–$24,359 | $13,081 | $217,004 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $217,004 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $178,264 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $39,561 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,293 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,256 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,569† |
| Photography | 2021 | $915 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Meadows worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Meadows work is $5,189. The median Bernard Meadows sculpture sells for $9,596 across 61 lots. The median Bernard Meadows work on paper sells for $998 across 21 lots. The median Bernard Meadows print sells for $938 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Meadows sculptures typically sell for $4,217–$18,457 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bernard Meadows work on papers typically sell for $816–$2,006 (the middle half of 20 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 Meadows sculpture?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Meadows sculpture is $9,596. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Meadows's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Meadows sculpture is $217,004.
What is the average price of a Bernard Meadows work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Meadows work on paper is $998.
What is Bernard Meadows's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Meadows work on paper is $39,561.
What is the average price of a Bernard Meadows print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Meadows print is $938. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Meadows's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Meadows print is $7,280.
What is the average price of a small Bernard Meadows sculpture?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Meadows sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Bernard Meadows work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernard Meadows work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Bernard Meadows's auction record?
Bernard Meadows's auction record is $217,004, set in 2013.
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