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Bertram Mackennal

Australian · 1863–1931 · Sculptor

Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal was an Australian sculptor and medallist. (Wikipedia)

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23auction results2009–2026years recorded96%sold (22)$27.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Bertram Mackennal, Circe (circa 1902-1904), 1902-1904, bronzeCirce (circa 1902-1904)Smith & Singer · A$429,545≈ $277,546≈ £211,158≈ €240,279Sign up to see
  2. Bertram Mackennal, Head of a Saint 1892, 1892, bronze reliefHead of a Saint 1892Menzies · A$110,455≈ $83,484≈ £59,029≈ €74,733Sign up to see
  3. Bertram Mackennal, newly discovered and apparently unique patinated bronze statuette of a female nude with a python, likely identifiable with the model entitled 'A Priestess' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1896, patinated bronzenewly discovered and apparently unique patinated bronze statuette of a female nude with a python, likely identifiable with the model entitled 'A Priestess' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1896Bonhams · £48,640≈ $64,720≈ €56,777Sign up to see

Bertram Mackennal’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Bertram Mackennal between 2009 and 2026, of which 22 sold (96%). Recorded sale prices range from $5.3kSign up free to see to $278kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $278kSign up free to see for Circe (circa 1902-1904) at Smith & Singer in November 2025. The most common medium is sculpture (16 lots). Most results come from Menzies (14), Smith & Singer (6) and Leonard Joel (1).

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  1. Bertram Mackennal, newly discovered and apparently unique patinated bronze statuette of a female nude with a python, likely identifiable with the model entitled 'A Priestess' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1896, patinated bronze
    newly discovered and apparently unique patinated bronze statuette of a female nude with a python, likely identifiable with the model entitled 'A Priestess' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1896
    Sculpture
    the figure, 33cm high, the figure including base, 35.5cm high
    Bonhams · · Lot 151
    £48,640≈ $64,720≈ €56,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Bertram Mackennal, Circe (circa 1902-1904), 1902-1904, bronze
    Circe (circa 1902-1904), 1902-1904
    Sculpture
    57 x 27 x 21.8 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 25
    A$429,545≈ $277,546≈ £211,158≈ €240,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$180,000–220,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Bertram Mackennal, Diana Wounded 1905, 1905, bronze
    Diana Wounded 1905, 1905
    Sculpture
    26.8 x 16 x 9.5 cm; 42 cm high (including base)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 27
    A$51,545≈ $33,305≈ £25,339≈ €28,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Bertram Mackennal, Salome (circa 1895), 1895, bronze
    Salome (circa 1895), 1895
    Sculpture
    29 x 14 x 8 cm; 37 high (including base)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 28
    A$29,455≈ $19,032≈ £14,480≈ €16,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Bertram Mackennal, Madonna (circa 1906-1909), 1906-1909, bronze
    Madonna (circa 1906-1909), 1906-1909
    Sculpture
    31 x 36 x 28 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 29
    A$24,545≈ $15,860≈ £12,066≈ €13,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Bertram Mackennal, Figure from the Tomb of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (also known as Madonna and Symbolist Figure) conceived c1919-26; cast c1980, c1980, conceived c1919-26; cast c1980
    Figure from the Tomb of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (also known as Madonna and Symbolist Figure) conceived c1919-26; cast c1980, c1980
    conceived c1919-26; cast c1980
    69.0 x 19.5 x 12.5 cm (including base)
    Menzies · · Lot 30
    A$36,818≈ $23,888≈ £18,204≈ €20,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Bertram Mackennal, Atalanta conceived c1925; cast 1980, 1980, conceived c1925; cast 1980
    Atalanta conceived c1925; cast 1980, 1980
    conceived c1925; cast 1980
    69.0 x 70.0 x 18.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 58
    A$61,364≈ $39,514≈ £29,319≈ €33,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Bertram Mackennal, Jockey and Winning Horse, Patinated bronze figural sculpture
    Jockey and Winning HorseAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    approx 18"h, 21"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 2103
    $450≈ £342≈ €405HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Bertram Mackennal, Sappho (also known as Reflections) c1921, c1921, bronze on marble base
    Sappho (also known as Reflections) c1921, c1921
    Sculpture
    42.0 x 17.5 x 26.0 cm (including base)
    Menzies · · Lot 44
    A$67,500≈ $44,946≈ £35,510≈ €42,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–45,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. Bertram Mackennal, Vesta, c.1900, bronze
    Vesta, c.1900
    Sculpture
    22.5cm (height); 39.5cm (height, including base)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 36
    A$18,000≈ $11,972≈ £9,438≈ €11,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$18,000–24,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Bertram Mackennal: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Bertram Mackennal at auction?

$277,546Sign up free to see, for Circe (circa 1902-1904) at Smith & Singer (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Bertram Mackennal?

The median sale price is $27.7kSign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Bertram Mackennal have sold at auction?

22 of 23 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Bertram Mackennal?

Menzies, Smith & Singer and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel

About Bertram Mackennal

In museum collections

  • Bertram Mackennal, Blackburn War MemorialBlackburn War Memorial
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Bertram Mackennal, equestrian statue of Edward VIIequestrian statue of Edward VII, 1921
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Bertram Mackennal, SapphoSappho, 1909
    Art Gallery of New South Wales · Public domain
  • Bertram Mackennal, Port Said Australia and New Zealand MemorialPort Said Australia and New Zealand Memorial, 1932
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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