Stephen Bone (1904–1958)
What is Stephen Bone’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Stephen Bone at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $612 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$2,907, n=9). The auction record is $3,233 for Snow in Knightsbridge (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow in Knightsbridge, 1904 | Oil paint | $3,233 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Cairnsmore of Carsphairn | Oil on board | $3,026 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Cairnsmore of Carsphairn, 1904 | Bone | $3,026 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Evening, 1930 | Oil paint | $3,001 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 5 | Landscape | BONE | $2,907 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Birchin Lane, 1904 | Oil paint | $2,342 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | River Police | BONE | $2,055 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | The Horse Guards, June, 1946, 1946 | Oil on card | $1,944 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Portrait of an MCC Member | BONE | $1,581 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Corfe Castle, Waiting for the Bus, 1948 | Oil on board | $1,570 | Sworders | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,118 |
| Paintings | 26 | $856 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,035 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $693 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Stephen Bone is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $887. 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 Stephen Bone sold in 2026 for $1,944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephen Bone work is $887.
The median Stephen Bone painting sells for $759 across 35 lots.
The median Stephen Bone work on paper sells for $135 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Stephen Bone paintings typically sell for $445–$1,475 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $759†‡ | $3,233 | 87.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $135† | $135† | — | 2017-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,026 | $3,233 | — | 2025-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $445–$1,475†‡ | $826†‡ | $3,233 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $673–$1,929 | $693 | $2,907 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,233 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,026 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $135† |
† 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 Stephen Bone worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephen Bone work is $887. The median Stephen Bone painting sells for $759 across 35 lots. The median Stephen Bone work on paper sells for $135 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Stephen Bone paintings typically sell for $445–$1,475 (the middle half of 27 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 Stephen Bone painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stephen Bone painting is $759. 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 Stephen Bone's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stephen Bone painting is $3,233.
What is the average price of a small Stephen Bone painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stephen Bone painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $826, 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 Stephen Bone's auction record?
Stephen Bone's auction record is $3,233, set in 2004.
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