> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/banks-violette · updated 2026-11-03

# Banks Violette (b. 1973)

Banks Violette is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Banks Violette sold in 2026 for $17,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Banks Violette work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Banks Violette work is $6,250.

The median Banks Violette sculpture sells for $4,155 across 15 lots.

The median Banks Violette work on paper sells for $6,250 across 9 lots.

The median Banks Violette painting sells for $34,554 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $34,554 | $64,802 | — | 2021-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $6,250 | $399,367 | 75% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $4,155 | $34,735 | 88.2% | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $265,000 | $399,367 | — | 2008-11-13 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $17,030–$137,238 | $17,640 | $399,367 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $950–$3,810 | $2,011 | $8,192 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $399,367 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $137,238 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $64,802 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $34,735 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,320 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,305 |

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 Banks Violette worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Banks Violette work is $6,250. The median Banks Violette sculpture sells for $4,155 across 15 lots. The median Banks Violette work on paper sells for $6,250 across 9 lots. The median Banks Violette painting sells for $34,554 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Banks Violette sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banks Violette sculpture is $4,155.

### What is Banks Violette's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Banks Violette sculpture is $34,735.

### What is the average price of a Banks Violette work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banks Violette work on paper is $6,250.

### What is Banks Violette's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Banks Violette work on paper is $399,367.

### What is Banks Violette's auction record?

Banks Violette's auction record is $399,367, set in 2007.

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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, “Banks Violette auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/banks-violette (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.