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# Charles Bentley OWS (1806–1854)

Charles Bentley OWS is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,695. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Bentley OWS sold in 2017 for $4,695, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Bentley OWS work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Bentley OWS work is $4,695.

The median Charles Bentley OWS work on paper sells for $4,360 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,360† | $6,372 | 77.8% | 2026-06-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,372 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,940 |

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 Charles Bentley OWS worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Bentley OWS work is $4,695. The median Charles Bentley OWS work on paper sells for $4,360 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Bentley OWS's auction record?

Charles Bentley OWS's auction record is $6,372, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.