Bernard Stern Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1920–2002

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Bernard Stern oil paintings have appeared at auction 11 times in ArtSell’s records between 2012 and 2025; 8 sold, a sell-through rate of 73%. Half of the priced sales fell between $90Sign up free to see and $303Sign up free to see, with a median of $191Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Mystical Still Life no.1, sold at Gorringe's in December 2024 for $1.1kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Gorringe's (5), Pescheteau-Badin (4) and John Nicholson's (1).

£900≈ $1,138≈ €1,083Sign uprecord priceMystical Still Life no.1Gorringe's11auction results2012–2025years recorded73%sold$191Sign up free to seemedian price

Bernard Stern oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
11 2012–2025
Price range
$48–$1.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$191Sign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$204Sign up free to see Jul 2025, Gorringe's
Record sale
$1.1kSign up free to see 2024, Gorringe's

Recent sales: Boy in Straw Hat · The Friends · Mystical Still Life no.1

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Bernard Stern oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
73%
Active at auction
2012–2025
Median price
$191Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.1kSign up free to see Mystical Still Life no.1, Gorringe's, Dec 2024

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (5), Pescheteau-Badin (4), John Nicholson's (1)

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  1. Boy in Straw Hat by Bernard Stern, oil on canvas, offered Jul 2025
    Boy in Straw Hat
    Oil · Canvas
    100cm x 91cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1741
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  2. Boy in Straw Hat by Bernard Stern, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2025
    Boy in Straw Hat
    Oil · Canvas
    100cm x 91cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1720
    £150≈ $204≈ €174HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  3. The Friends by Bernard Stern, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2025
    The Friends
    Oil · Canvas
    101.5cm x 127cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1719
    £180≈ $245≈ €209HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Mystical Still Life no.1 by Bernard Stern, 1974, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Mystical Still Life no.1, 1974
    Oil · Canvas
    96 x 122cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 140
    £900≈ $1,138≈ €1,083HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗
  5. Camping Au Bord Du Lac II 7756 by Bernard Stern, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2021
    Camping Au Bord Du Lac II 7756
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 436
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–400View at John Nicholson's ↗
  6. Loving life by Bernard Stern, 1983, Toile, sold Dec 2017
    Loving life, 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    Pescheteau-Badin · · Lot 79
    €80≈ $95≈ £70Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–150View at Pescheteau-Badin ↗
  7. Dreams by Bernard Stern, 1987, Toile, sold Dec 2017
    Dreams, 1987
    Oil · Canvas
    Pescheteau-Badin · · Lot 78
    €150≈ $178≈ £132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–100View at Pescheteau-Badin ↗
  8. Picasso au mur XIV - Portrait de Maya avec sa poupée by Bernard Stern, Toile, sold Dec 2017
    Picasso au mur XIV - Portrait de Maya avec sa poupée
    Oil · Canvas
    Pescheteau-Badin · · Lot 70
    €40≈ $48≈ £35Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–150View at Pescheteau-Badin ↗
  9. A painted white wall / Un mur blanc peint by Bernard Stern, 1989, Toile, sold Dec 2017
    A painted white wall / Un mur blanc peint, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    Pescheteau-Badin · · Lot 69
    €400≈ $475≈ £352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–150View at Pescheteau-Badin ↗
  10. Mystical Still Life I by Bernard Stern, 1974, oil on canvas, offered Feb 2014
    Mystical Still Life I, 1974
    Oil · Canvas
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1259
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  11. Portrait of a Woman surrounded by Doves and beside Goldfish in a Bowl by Bernard Stern, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2012
    Portrait of a Woman surrounded by Doves and beside Goldfish in a Bowl
    Oil · Canvas
    75cm x 100cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 151
    £46≈ $73≈ €58HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗

Questions about Bernard Stern oil paintings

How much is a Bernard Stern oil worth?

Bernard Stern oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $48 and $1,138, with a median of $191; half of the 8 priced sales were between $90 and $303. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Bernard Stern oil sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,138 for “Mystical Still Life no.1”, sold at Gorringe's in December 2024.

How much do Bernard Stern oil paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $245 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2012–2025) the median is $191.

How often do Bernard Stern oil paintings sell at auction?

73% of the 11 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Bernard Stern oil paintings sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Gorringe's (5), Pescheteau-Badin (4), John Nicholson's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Bernard Stern oil?

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