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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Wilson Bentley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilson-bentley (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.