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# Wilson A. Bentley (1865–1931)

Wilson A. Bentley is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $5,000.

A work by Wilson A. Bentley sold in 2020 for $8,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilson A. Bentley work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilson A. Bentley work is $5,000.

The median Wilson A. Bentley photograph sells for $3,750 across 20 lots.

The median Wilson A. Bentley print sells for $9,062 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Wilson A. Bentley photographs typically sell for $2,500–$5,000 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $9,062 | $10,000 | — | 2020-04-03 |
| Photography | 20 | $3,750 | $52,000 | — | 2025-11-15 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,500–$5,000 | $3,750 | $52,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $52,000 |
| Photography | 2016 | $52,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,125 |

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 Wilson A. Bentley worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilson A. Bentley work is $5,000. The median Wilson A. Bentley photograph sells for $3,750 across 20 lots. The median Wilson A. Bentley print sells for $9,062 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilson A. Bentley photographs typically sell for $2,500–$5,000 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Wilson A. Bentley photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilson A. Bentley photograph is $3,750.

### What is Wilson A. Bentley's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilson A. Bentley photograph is $52,000.

### What is the average price of a small Wilson A. Bentley photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilson A. Bentley photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Wilson A. Bentley's auction record?

Wilson A. Bentley's auction record is $52,000, set in 2016.

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