Ben Alano (1920–1991)
Ben Alano is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $581. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Alano is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,048; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Alano on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Alano work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Alano work is $581.
The median Ben Alano painting sells for $630 across 18 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 | 22 | $630‡ | $1,938‡ | 81.8% | 2025-03-15 |
‡ 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) | 16 | $325–$1,052‡ | $630‡ | $1,938‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,938‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,544‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Alano worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Alano work is $581. The median Ben Alano painting sells for $630 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ben Alano painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Alano painting is $630. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ben Alano's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Alano painting is $1,938. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ben Alano painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Alano painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ben Alano's auction record?
Ben Alano's auction record is $1,938, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ben Alano record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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