Ben Austrian (1870–1921)
Ben Austrian is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,875. 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 Ben Austrian is recorded as sold in 2021 for $6,000; 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 Austrian on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Austrian work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Austrian work is $4,875.
The median Ben Austrian painting sells for $4,875 across 12 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 | 16 | $4,875†‡ | $26,400 | 75% | 2023-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $750–$19,500† | $10,275† | $26,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $26,400 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $22,325 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Austrian worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Austrian work is $4,875. The median Ben Austrian painting sells for $4,875 across 12 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 the average price of a Ben Austrian painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Austrian painting is $4,875. 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 Ben Austrian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Austrian painting is $26,400.
What is Ben Austrian's auction record?
Ben Austrian's auction record is $26,400, set in 2005.
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