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# Francis Bernard

Francis Bernard is a British (modern) artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,222. 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 Francis Bernard is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,402; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Francis Bernard work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Francis Bernard work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Bernard work is $1,222.

The median Francis Bernard print sells for $1,072 across 16 lots.

The median Francis Bernard photograph sells for $18,750 across 3 lots.

The median Francis Bernard work on paper sells for $557 across 2 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 | 23 | $1,072† | $20,000 | 69.6% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $557‡ | $660 | — | 2025-04-11 |
| Photography | 3 | $18,750 | $18,750 | — | 2011-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,750 | $20,000 | — | 2011-04-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $937–$1,320 | $1,020 | $20,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,500–$3,120† | $2,516† | $3,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $20,000 |
| Photography | 2011 | $18,750 |
| Photography | 2011 | $18,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $660 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $455‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Francis Bernard worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Bernard work is $1,222. The median Francis Bernard print sells for $1,072 across 16 lots. The median Francis Bernard photograph sells for $18,750 across 3 lots. The median Francis Bernard work on paper sells for $557 across 2 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 Francis Bernard print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Bernard print is $1,072. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis Bernard's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Bernard print is $20,000.

### What is Francis Bernard's auction record?

Francis Bernard's auction record is $20,000, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francis Bernard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-bernard (updated 2026-11-02).

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.