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# Alexander Ritter von Bensa (1820–1902)

Alexander Ritter von Bensa is an Austrian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,265. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Ritter von Bensa is recorded as sold in 2016 for $3,645; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Ritter von Bensa work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Ritter von Bensa work is $1,265.

The median Alexander Ritter von Bensa painting sells for $1,263 across 4 lots.

The median Alexander Ritter von Bensa work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,263‡ | $3,645‡ | 33.3% | 2016-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,000‡ | $3,000‡ | 50% | 1996-10-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,645‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $3,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2001 | $1,265 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Alexander Ritter von Bensa worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Ritter von Bensa work is $1,265. The median Alexander Ritter von Bensa painting sells for $1,263 across 4 lots. The median Alexander Ritter von Bensa work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alexander Ritter von Bensa painting?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Ritter von Bensa painting is $1,263. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Ritter von Bensa's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Ritter von Bensa painting is $3,645. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Alexander Ritter von Bensa's auction record?

Alexander Ritter von Bensa's auction record is $3,645, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.