Bernhard Rust (1929–2008)
Bernhard Rust is an Australia artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $321.
A work by Bernhard Rust sold in 2023 for $417, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernhard Rust on OpeningBid →What is a Bernhard Rust work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Rust work is $321.
The median Bernhard Rust painting sells for $321 across 6 lots.
The median Bernhard Rust print sells for $38 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $38 | $38 | — | 2021-02-04 |
| Paintings | 10 | $321† | $417 | 60% | 2026-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bernhard Rust's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $38. Paintings (10 lots) median $321, record $417. A typical Bernhard Rust painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $417 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $337† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $38 |
† 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 Bernhard Rust worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Rust work is $321. The median Bernhard Rust painting sells for $321 across 6 lots. The median Bernhard Rust print sells for $38 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernhard Rust's auction record?
Bernhard Rust's auction record is $417, set in 2023.
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