> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/telford-fenton · updated 2026-11-01

# TELFORD FENTON (1932–2004)

## What is TELFORD FENTON’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for TELFORD FENTON at 1 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $337 including buyer’s premium (middle half $288–$576, n=5). The auction record is $1,371 for YOUNG MAN (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YOUNG MAN | OIL ON CANVAS BOARD | $1,371 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT) | OIL ON CANVAS | $582 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | COLE PORTER BACKDROP, 1997 | OIL ON CANVAS | $576 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (MUSICAL NOTES), 1997 | OIL ON CANVAS | $337 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | LUNCH TIME, 1995 | OIL ON CANVAS | $288 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (JACK-IN-THE-BOX), 1999 | OIL ON CANVAS | $177 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | PORTRAIT STUDIES | Two colour chalks | $65 | Waddingtons | Aug 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $456 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


TELFORD FENTON is a Canadian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $337.

A work by TELFORD FENTON sold in 2026 for $1,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a TELFORD FENTON work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TELFORD FENTON work is $337.

The median TELFORD FENTON painting sells for $456 across 9 lots.

The median TELFORD FENTON work on paper sells for $65 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $456 | $1,371 | — | 2026-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $65 | $65 | — | 2023-07-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,371 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $582 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $65 |

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 TELFORD FENTON worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TELFORD FENTON work is $337. The median TELFORD FENTON painting sells for $456 across 9 lots. The median TELFORD FENTON work on paper sells for $65 across 5 lots.

### What is TELFORD FENTON's auction record?

TELFORD FENTON's auction record is $1,371, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “TELFORD FENTON auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/telford-fenton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.