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# Barton Lidice Beneš (1942–2012)

## What is Barton Lidice Beneš’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Barton Lidice Beneš at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $975 including buyer’s premium (middle half $907–$1,152, n=10). The auction record is $1,980 for Reliquary (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliquary, 1980 | Mixed media | $1,980 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (Fetish Figure), 1973 | Printing ink | $1,584 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (Fetish Figure) and Untitled (Crayola Crayon Fetish Baby), 1973 | Mixed media | $1,375 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | The Cremated Remains of Brenda Woods, 1993 | Ashes, syringe, and inkjet print on foamboard on paper | $1,152 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | The Cremated Remains of Brenda Woods, 1993 | Ashes, syringe, and inkjet print on foamboard on paper | $1,152 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (three works), 1972 | Mixed media | $1,000 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Holy, 1980 | Collage on thick wove paper | $990 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Souvenirs; Untitled, 1994 | Various paper currency, earthenware, plastic and mixed media on paper | $960 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Souvenirs; Untitled, 1994 | Various paper currency, earthenware, plastic and mixed media on paper | $960 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Pencil, 1980 | Pencil | $889 | Wright | Jul 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,071 |
| Other | 16 | $553 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,168 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $510 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barton Lidice Beneš is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Barton Lidice Beneš sold in 2026 for $832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barton Lidice Beneš work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barton Lidice Beneš work is $750.

The median Barton Lidice Beneš work on paper sells for $924 across 6 lots.

The median Barton Lidice Beneš print sells for $1,152 across 3 lots.

The median Barton Lidice Beneš sculpture sells for $2,822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,152 | $1,152 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $924‡ | $990 | 85.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,822‡ | $2,822‡ | — | 2020-10-13 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,822‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,152 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $990 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $960 |

‡ 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 Barton Lidice Beneš worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barton Lidice Beneš work is $750. The median Barton Lidice Beneš work on paper sells for $924 across 6 lots. The median Barton Lidice Beneš print sells for $1,152 across 3 lots. The median Barton Lidice Beneš sculpture sells for $2,822 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Barton Lidice Beneš's auction record?

Barton Lidice Beneš's auction record is $2,822, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barton Lidice Beneš auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barton-lidice-benes (updated 2026-11-02).

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.