Bertram Mackennal (1863–1931)
What is Bertram Mackennal’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Bertram Mackennal at 10 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,934 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,391–$36,920, n=13). The auction record is $363,983 for CIRCE (2021, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIRCE, c.1902 – 04 | Bronze | $363,983 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Circe, 1902 | Bronze | $282,781 | Smith & Singer | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Circe, c.1902 – 04 | Bronze | $180,913 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Circe, c.1902 – 04 | Bronze | $155,993 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 5 | BERTRAM MACKENNAL, CIRCE, C.1902 – 04, 1902 | Bronze | $150,217 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | CIRCE, c.1902 – 04 | Bronze | $149,683 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | CIRCE, 1902 | Bronze | $86,896 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | Truth, 1894 | Bronze | $86,662 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | BERTRAM MACKENNAL, TRUTH, 1894, 1920 | Bronze | $83,454 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | TRUTH, 1894 | Bronze | $83,157 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 48 | $27,679 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $40,298 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $21,480 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Bertram Mackennal is an Australian artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $20,676. 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 Bertram Mackennal sold in 2026 for $32,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bertram Mackennal on OpeningBid →What is a Bertram Mackennal work worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertram Mackennal work is $20,676.
The median Bertram Mackennal sculpture sells for $20,799 across 71 lots.
The median Bertram Mackennal print sells for $13,034 across 1 lots.
The median Bertram Mackennal work on paper sells for $4,614 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bertram Mackennal sculptures typically sell for $16,964–$34,303 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bertram Mackennal sculptures typically sell for $10,891–$108,839 (the middle half of 24 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 | 1 | $13,034 | $13,034 | — | 2010-09-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,614† | $4,614† | — | 2014-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 74 | $20,799†‡ | $363,983 | 95.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $172,688‡ | $363,983 | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $16,964–$34,303†‡ | $20,429†‡ | $63,656‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $10,891–$108,839†‡ | $54,749†‡ | $363,983 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $363,983 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $325,682‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $13,034 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,614† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Bertram Mackennal worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertram Mackennal work is $20,676. The median Bertram Mackennal sculpture sells for $20,799 across 71 lots. The median Bertram Mackennal print sells for $13,034 across 1 lots. The median Bertram Mackennal work on paper sells for $4,614 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bertram Mackennal sculptures typically sell for $16,964–$34,303 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bertram Mackennal sculptures typically sell for $10,891–$108,839 (the middle half of 24 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 Bertram Mackennal sculpture?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bertram Mackennal sculpture is $20,799. 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 Bertram Mackennal's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bertram Mackennal sculpture is $363,983.
What is the average price of a small Bertram Mackennal sculpture?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bertram Mackennal sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,429, 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 medium Bertram Mackennal sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bertram Mackennal sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $54,749, 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 Bertram Mackennal's auction record?
Bertram Mackennal's auction record is $363,983, set in 2021.
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