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

# Ben Abril (1923–1995)

## What is Ben Abril’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Ben Abril at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $521–$5,318, n=18). The auction record is $28,125 for 3rd Street East Los Angeles (2021, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd Street East Los Angeles, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $28,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas | $13,800 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2009 |
| 4 | Angels Flight Railway, Los Angeles, circa 1937 | Oil on canvas | $8,255 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Santa Monica Pier, California | Oil on canvas | $7,620 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Pacific Electric Subway Bore, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $6,350 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | House with Yellow Awnings, Rockledge Point, Laguna Beach | Oil on canvas | $5,715 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Colorado Street Bridge, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $5,397 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | San Francisco | Oil on canvas | $5,312 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2018 |
| 10 | Los Angeles California, First Fire House and City Hall, 1884 | Oil on canvas | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,100 |
| Paintings | 65 | $924 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $700 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ben Abril is an American artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $924. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Abril sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Ben Abril works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ben Abril work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Abril work is $924.

The median Ben Abril painting sells for $952 across 63 lots.

The median Ben Abril work on paper sells for $288 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Abril paintings typically sell for $506–$3,169 (the middle half of 52 sold 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 | 76 | $952 | $28,125 | 82.9% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $288 | $500 | 22.2% | 2024-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,225 | $28,125 | — | 2026-05-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $506–$3,169 | $837 | $13,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,875–$4,531 | $3,250 | $28,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $28,125 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $13,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $75 |

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 Ben Abril worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Abril work is $924. The median Ben Abril painting sells for $952 across 63 lots. The median Ben Abril work on paper sells for $288 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Abril paintings typically sell for $506–$3,169 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ben Abril painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Abril painting is $952.

### What is Ben Abril's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Abril painting is $28,125.

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Abril painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Abril painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $837, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ben Abril's auction record?

Ben Abril's auction record is $28,125, set in 2021.

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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, “Ben Abril auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-abril (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.