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# Alexander von Bensa (1820–1902)

Alexander von Bensa is an Austrian artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,256. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander von Bensa is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,747; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander von Bensa work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander von Bensa work is $2,256.

The median Alexander von Bensa painting sells for $3,424 across 7 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $3,424 | $9,774 | 70% | 2019-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,272‡ | $27,833‡ | — | 2024-06-11 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,256–$3,759 | $3,007 | $9,774 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,774 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,759 |

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 von Bensa worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander von Bensa work is $2,256. The median Alexander von Bensa painting sells for $3,424 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Alexander von Bensa's auction record is $27,833, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander von Bensa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-von-bensa (updated 2026-11-03).

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.