Bernard Dunstan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Bernard Dunstan Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 30, 2026
Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) - Bathers in the Dunes
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
36.5" x 53.5" framed, 29" x 46" unframed. Signed by the artist in the lower left corner. All packing and shipping is done in-house by Medicine Man Gallery packing department, unless requested otherwise. We limit credit card payments to a maximum of $10,000 per auction or sale, AND NO CREDIT CARD FEES ARE CHARGED. If your purchase exceeds this amount, the remaining balance must be paid via an alternative method.
Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery & Auction
Jun. 30, 2026
Â§ Bernard Dunstan (British, 1920-2017) Nude, Dawn
Est: £300 - £500
Â§ Bernard Dunstan (British, 1920-2017) Nude, Dawn signed twice with initials 'BD' (lower left and beneath the mount); titled 'NUDE, DAWN' (on the backboard) pastel Unframed: 27.8 x 37.6 cm. (10 7/8 x 14 3/4 in.) Framed: 41.7 x 45.5 cm. (16 3/8 x 17 7/8 in.) The Extraordinary Everyday: A Single Owner Collection Including Works by Carel Weight and Ruskin Spear (Lots 18-57)
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 31, 2026
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (British, 1920-2017) Portrait of the artist's wife
Est: £400 - £600
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (British, 1920-2017) Portrait of the artist's wife signed with initials l.r., oil on canvas board (17.5 x 16.5cm; framed 25.5 x 23.5cm) Provenance: The collection of David and Sandy Fuller, who purchased it from the artist in July 1962. Condition Report: A little light surface dirt. Fine craquelure, predominantly to hair. Application of paint a little thin and rubbed in places, for additional images please contact the department. When viewed from the reverse the canvas board appears to have been cut down, however the composition itself does not appear to be unduly affected. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Mar. 31, 2026
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (British, 1920-2017) A reclining nude
Est: £200 - £300
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (British, 1920-2017) A reclining nude signed with initials l.l., pastel (16 x 23.5cm; framed 31.5 x 39cm) Condition Report: Appears to be in good order. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Mar. 31, 2026
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (British, 1920-2017) 'Dressing Room Conversation', 1993
Est: £150 - £250
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (British, 1920-2017) 'Dressing Room Conversation', 1993 signed with initials l.l., pastel and charcoal on paper (18.5 x 16.5cm; framed 37 x 33cm) Condition Report: A little very slight time staining, however presents well overall. Not viewed out of glazed frame. Please contact the department for further details.
Sworders
Nov. 25, 2025
Bernard Dunstan, British 1920-2017, The Life Room; lithograph in colou
Est: £300 - £500
Bernard Dunstan, British 1920-2017, The Life Room; lithograph in colours on wove, signed by the artist, as well as other artists, numbered 'A/P VIII/XX', and inscribed in pencil, image: 32.5 x 35.5 cm, (framed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Nov. 19, 2025
§ Bernard Dunstan R.A. (British, 1920-2017) Nude Sitting on a Bed
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); further signed and titled 'Nude Sitting on a Bed/by Bernard Dunstan' (verso) oil on board Size:(25.4 x 30.4 cm. (10 x 12 in.)) Provenance:With Thompson's Gallery, Aldeburgh
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 13, 2025
BERNARD DUNSTAN, (SUMMER'S DAY),
Est: $200 - $400
BERNARD DUNSTAN, (SUMMER'S DAY), LITHOGRAPH ED. 6/250, SIGNED AND EDITIONED BELOW IMAGE, 31 X 36CM, FRAME SIZE: 65.5 X 68CM
Leonard Joel
Oct. 28, 2025
λ BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH 1920-2017), HOTEL DES GOURMETS II
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
λ BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH 1920-2017)HOTEL DES GOURMETS IIOil on board Signed with initials (lower left), titled and dated 12.76 and further inscribed 97 f (verso) 36 x 30cm (14 x 11¾ in.)Provenance:Liza Maugham, and thence by descent
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 19, 2025
BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH, 1920-2017), Venice
Est: $800 - $1,200
BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH, 1920-2017) Venice pastel on paper signed with initials lower left: B D verso: Two Life Drawing Studies 19.5 x 14.5cm PROVENANCE The David Dridan Family Collection, Adelaide
Gibson's
Oct. 18, 2025
Bernard Dunstan Viewing at Christie's, 1981
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bernard Dunstan (British 1920-2017) Viewing at Christie's, 1981 Oil on canvas board 11.5 x 9 (in); 17 x 14.25 x 1.25 (in) framed Initialed BD, lower left $800 - $1,200 Titled and dated with notation in red paint "28," verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 15, 2025
ATT. TO BERNARD DUNSTAN RA (1920-2017) AN OIL ON CANVAS LAID ON BOARD
Est: £300 - £500
ATT. TO BERNARD DUNSTAN RA (1920-2017) AN OIL ON CANVAS LAID ON BOARD titled on reverse "Hampton Court Terrace from the towpath, circa 1948". - in a gilt moulded frame. (21cm high, 23cm wide)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £600 - £800
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) Campo Manin, Venice signed with initials l.l., inscribed with title and dated '79' verso, oil on canvas laid on board 32 x 22.5cm Condition Report: Framed: 42 x 33cm A little rubbing to extreme right edge. Appears to be in otherwise good order. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £400 - £600
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) 'The Beaux Arts Trio, St John's Smith Sq' signed with initials l.l., inscribed with title and dated '1.79' verso, oil on board 22.5 x 28cm Condition Report: Framed: 32 x 37.5cm Appears to be in good condition and ready to hang. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £800 - £1,200
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) Portrait of a woman in a green dress signed with initials l.l., oil on board 30 x 26cm Condition Report: Framed: 47 x 41cm Light surface scuffs and scratches. There are some small ridges/ cracks starting to form in the board in the extreme upper left corner. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £800 - £1,200
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) 'Urbino, Belvedere, Morning' signed with initials l.l., also signed and inscribed verso, oil on board 30.5 x 24cm Condition Report: Framed: 41 x 34.5cm Presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Oct. 07, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £500 - £800
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) 'Rome from Ponte Umberto' signed with initials l.l., inscribed with title and dated '2.72' verso, oil on board 20 x 26cm Provenance: With Duncan R Miller Fine Arts, London. Condition Report: Framed: 34 x 40cm A tiny scratch to the sky in the upper right corner. Appears to be in otherwise good condition and ready to hang. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Sep. 23, 2025
Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) - 'The Gabrielli Quartet rehearsing at Stourhead, Wiltshire', print
Est: £200 - £300
Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) - 'The Gabrielli Quartet rehearsing at Stourhead, Wiltshire', print numbered 105/200, pencil signed to lower right margin, 41 x 42 cm ARR may be applicable
Andrew Smith & Son
Aug. 20, 2025
BERNARD DUNSTAN RA (1920-2017) Albergo Stella, lithographic print, signed and numbered 77/240, 37 x 35cm
Est: £50 - £100
BERNARD DUNSTAN RA (1920-2017) Albergo Stella, lithographic print, signed and numbered 77/240, 37 x 35cm and another of a female nude, signed and numbered 39/120 sheet 47.5 x 57cm (2)
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 23, 2025
Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Musicians in the Courtyard, lithograph..., and others
Est: £200 - £300
Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Musicians in the Courtyard, lithograph..., and others * Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Musicians in the Courtyard, lithograph, signed and numbered 147/200 to lower margin, image size 36.5 x 31.3 cm (14 3/8 x 12 3/8 ins), sheet size 62 x 53 cm (24 3/8 x 20 7/8 ins), together with Gentleman (David, 1930-). King's College, Cambridge, colour lithograph, signed and numbered 165/200 in pencil to lower margin, sheet size 55 x 67.5 cm (21.5 x 26.5 ins), and 19 other 20th century prints, and Bisson (Paul, 1938-). Boatyard, River Dart, etching on wove paper, signed, titled and numbered 132/350 in pencil to lower margin, plate size 31.6 x 45 cm (12 1/2 x 17 3/4 ins), framed and glazed (58.5 x 70.5 cm) QTY: (22)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 16, 2025
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Portrait of Lindsey
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Portrait of Lindsey signed with initials 'BD' (lower left) oil on canvas 37 x 36.5cm (14 9/16 x 14 3/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 16, 2025
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) The Balcony Room
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) The Balcony Room signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'THE BALCONY/ROOM/6-7-88' (on board verso) oil on canvas, laid on board 31.5 x 29cm (12 3/8 x 11 7/16in).
Bonhams
Jul. 16, 2025
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) The Conservatory, Dusk I
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) The Conservatory, Dusk I signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'THE CONSERVATORY,/DUSK I/11.88' (on board verso) oil on canvas, laid on board 35 x 29.5cm (13 3/4 x 11 5/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 16, 2025
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) French Window, Puy-l'Évêque
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) French Window, Puy-l'Évêque signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'FRENCH WINDOW,/PUY L'EVEQUE/10.85' (on board verso) oil on canvas, laid on board 37 x 29.5cm (14 9/16 x 11 5/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 16, 2025
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Dressing, The Silk Slip
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Dressing, The Silk Slip signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'DRESSING -/THE SILK SLIP/8.87' (on board verso) oil on canvas, laid on board 33.5 x 27.5cm (13 3/16 x 10 13/16in).
Bonhams
Jul. 16, 2025
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) The Crossword Puzzle
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) The Crossword Puzzle signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'THE CROSSWORD/PUZZLE/1.88-8.88' (on board verso) oil on board 41 x 34cm (16 1/8 x 13 3/8in).
Bonhams
Jul. 10, 2025
λ BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH 1920-2017), LLWYNHIR, COTTAGE INTERIOR
Est: £600 - £800
λ BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH 1920-2017)LLWYNHIR, COTTAGE INTERIOROil on boardSigned with initials (lower left) titled (verso)40 x 24cm (15½ x 9¼ in.)Exhibited:Bristol, Royal West of England Academy Exhibition, 1967
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jul. 10, 2025
λ BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH 1920-2017), SELF PORTRAIT WITH NUDE MODEL
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
λ BERNARD DUNSTAN (BRITISH 1920-2017)SELF PORTRAIT WITH NUDE MODEL Oil on canvas laid to board Signed, titled and dated 3.82 (verso) 28 x 30.5cm (11 x 12 in.)Provenance:Sale, Christie's London, 7 November 1991, lot 105
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jun. 25, 2025
Â§ Bernard Dunstan R.A. (British, 1920-2017)
Est: £300 - £500
Â§ Bernard Dunstan R.A. (British, 1920-2017) Bernard Dunstan R.A. (British, 1920-2017) Woman in negligee signed with initials 'BN' (lower right) pastel 19.7 x 21 cm. (7 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.) Provenance With New Grafton Gallery, London, where purchased by Tony Hull Sale; Christie's, London, 24 November 2005, lot 2005, where purchased by the family of the present owner Exhibited Possibly, London, New Grafton Gallery, Artists of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Part II, 23 Jul-9 Sep 1981
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 18, 2025
◇ Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) Dressing oil on board 29 x 25cm.
Est: £800 - £1,200
◇ Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) Dressing oil on board 29 x 25cm.
Mallams
Jun. 17, 2025
BERNARD DUNSTAN RA NEAC RWA (1920-2017) 'Early Summer morning', nude on a bed, pastel and crayon, signed w
Est: £200 - £300
BERNARD DUNSTAN RA NEAC RWA (1920-2017) 'Early Summer morning', nude on a bed, pastel and crayon, signed with initials, 16cm x 21cm
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 22, 2025
§ Bernard Dunstan RA, PPRWA (1920-2017)
Est: £200 - £300
§ Bernard Dunstan RA, PPRWA (1920-2017) The Venetian Turban signed with initials (lower left); further signed and titled to the reverse pastel 24 x 33cm Provenance: With Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London
Cheffins
May. 22, 2025
§ Bernard Dunstan RA, PPRWA (1920-2017)
Est: £600 - £1,000
§ Bernard Dunstan RA, PPRWA (1920-2017) Dressing, Winter Morning signed with initials (lower left); further titled and dated 1989 to the reverse oil on board 25 x 31cm Exhibited: London, Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., Bernard Dunstan Exhibition, 1989, cat. no.41
Cheffins
Apr. 15, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £800 - £1,200
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) 'The Backyard' signed with initials l.l., also signed and inscribed with title on label verso, oil on paper laid on board 31.5 x 26.5cm Condition Report: Framed: 47 x 42.5cm Light surface dirt. The work has slipped slightly in the frame and the top and left edges of the paper are a little rough and rubbed. There are some pale grey spots in the lower right corner and by the initials in the lower left corner which appear to be overpainted. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Mar. 12, 2025
Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Musicians in the Courtyard, lithograph..., and others
Est: £200 - £300
Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Musicians in the Courtyard, lithograph..., and others * Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Musicians in the Courtyard, lithograph, signed and numbered 147/200 to lower margin, image size 36.5 x 31.3 cm (14 3/8 x 12 3/8 ins), sheet size 62 x 53 cm (24 3/8 x 20 7/8 ins), together with Bisson (Paul, 1938-). Boatyard, River Dart, etching on wove paper, signed, titled and numbered 132/350 in pencil to lower margin, plate size 31.6 x 45 cm (12 1/2 x 17 3/4 ins), framed and glazed (58.5 x 70.5 cm), plus Gentleman (David, 1930-). King's College, Cambridge, colour lithograph, signed and numbered 165/200 in pencil to lower margin, sheet size 55 x 67.5 cm (21.5 x 26.5 ins), and 19 other 20th century prints QTY: (22)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 12, 2025
Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Mother and Child, 1950
Est: £400 - £600
Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Mother and Child, 1950 AR * Dunstan (Bernard, 1920-2017). Mother and Child, 1950, acrylic on buff wove paper, signed and dated in pencil lower left, a mother nurses her infant child, painted on the verso of a partial copy of Herbert Dicksee's etching 'The Mill', published by Frost and Reed, with the Printsellers Association blindstamp, fixed to mount with tape to all four sides, sheet size 53.5 x 42 cm (21 x 16 1/2 ins), window mounted QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 11, 2025
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017)
Est: £100 - £150
▲ Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) Woman in a nightdress pencil 25.5 x 30.5cm, unframed Provenance: The Estate of Stanley Jones MBE RE. Condition Report: A very minor diagonal crease mark to the extreme lower right corner. Appears to be in otherwise good condition.
Sworders
Feb. 25, 2025
Bernard Dunstan (British, 1920-2017) 'Children at Tea' Oil On Panel
Est: $800 - $1,000
Bernard Dunstan (British, 1920-2017) 'Children at Tea' Oil On Panel Undated, initial signed lower left, title label verso, depicting children during tea time, in a gold-tone and linen matted frame Property from: an Estate, Highland Park, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:23 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: February 3, 2025, 8:59 am
Leonard Auction
Jan. 30, 2025
† Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017), Breakfast in bed, initialed 'BD' (lower left), pastel on paper, 23 x 27cm, framed and glazed 49 x 53cm
Est: £150 - £250
† Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017), Breakfast in bed, initialed 'BD' (lower left), pastel on paper, 23 x 27cm, framed and glazed 49 x 53cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jan. 30, 2025
† Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017), Waking, Winter Morning, initialed 'BD' (lower left), pastel on paper, 25 x 27.5 cm, framed and glazed 45 x 47 cm
Est: £150 - £250
† Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017), Waking, Winter Morning, initialed 'BD' (lower left), pastel on paper, 25 x 27.5 cm, framed and glazed 45 x 47 cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jan. 30, 2025
† Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017), In the Bathroom Mirror, initialed 'BD' (lower left), oil on board, 28.5 x 29cm, framed 44 x 45cm
Est: £400 - £600
† Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017), In the Bathroom Mirror, initialed 'BD' (lower left), oil on board, 28.5 x 29cm, framed 44 x 45cm Provenance With The Sheen Gallery, London, where purchased by the present owner.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Jan. 06, 2025
Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) Brtitish, Oil on board, Figures within an interior. 52 cm x 42 cm.
Est: £500 - £800
Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017) Brtitish, Oil on board, Figures within an interior. 52 cm x 42 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Nov. 27, 2024
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Pink Bathroom I
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Pink Bathroom I signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'PINK/BATHROOM I/5-8/78' oil on canvas, laid on board 29 x 24cm (11 7/16 x 9 7/16in).
Bonhams
Nov. 27, 2024
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Louise in the Studio
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Bernard Dunstan R.A., R.W.A., N.E.A.C., H.P.S. (British, 1920-2017) Louise in the Studio signed with initials 'BD' (lower left); titled and dated 'LOUISE/IN THE/STUDIO/2.77' (on board verso) oil on board 38.5 x 28.5cm (15 3/16 x 11 1/4in).
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2024
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) Still Life of Summer Flowers in a Jug with a Bowl
Est: £600 - £800
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) Still Life of Summer Flowers in a Jug with a Bowl † initialed BD (lower left), oil on board, 39 x 30cm, framed 53 x 43cm Provenance With Duncan R Miller Fine Arts, where purchased by the present owner.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Nov. 21, 2024
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) Dressing, Striped Jersey
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) Dressing, Striped Jersey † initialed 'BD' (lower right), oil on board, 28 x 21cm, framed 43 x 36cm Provenance Collection of Hensol Estate, Scotland. With Duncan R Miller Fine Arts, where purchased by the present owner.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Nov. 21, 2024
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) The Kitchen II
Est: £600 - £800
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) The Kitchen II † initialled 'BD' (lower left), oil on board, 24 x 28cm, framed 41 x 46cm Provenance In the New Arts Centre, where it was purchased by present owner.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Nov. 21, 2024
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) In the Bathroom Mirror
Est: £800 - £1,200
Bernard Dunstan R. A., R. W. A., N. E. A. C. (British 1920 - 2017) In the Bathroom Mirror † initialed BD (lower left), oil on board, 28.5 x 29cm, framed 44 x 45cm Provenance With the Sheen Gallery where purchased by the present owner.
Dawsons Auctioneers