Wilson Bentley (1865–1931)
Wilson Bentley is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wilson Bentley sold in 2023 for $6,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilson Bentley on OpeningBid →What is a Wilson Bentley work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilson Bentley work is $4,000.
The median Wilson Bentley photograph sells for $4,000 across 17 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 19 | $4,000‡ | $22,500 | 89.5% | 2025-05-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,000–$5,000‡ | $4,000‡ | $22,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $22,500 |
| Photography | 2023 | $6,569 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wilson Bentley worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilson Bentley work is $4,000. The median Wilson Bentley photograph sells for $4,000 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wilson Bentley photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilson Bentley photograph is $4,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilson Bentley's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilson Bentley photograph is $22,500.
What is the average price of a small Wilson Bentley photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilson Bentley photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilson Bentley's auction record?
Wilson Bentley's auction record is $22,500, set in 2019.
See the full Wilson Bentley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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