Ben Earl Looney (1904–1981)
Ben Earl Looney is an American/Louisiana artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $458.
A work by Ben Earl Looney sold in 2018 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Ben Earl Looney record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ben Earl Looney on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Earl Looney work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Earl Looney work is $458.
The median Ben Earl Looney work on paper sells for $458 across 8 lots.
The median Ben Earl Looney painting sells for $500 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $500 | $1,220 | 44.4% | 2018-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $458 | $2,500 | 66.7% | 2017-09-10 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $394–$1,532 | $458 | $2,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,880 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,220 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Earl Looney worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Earl Looney work is $458. The median Ben Earl Looney work on paper sells for $458 across 8 lots. The median Ben Earl Looney painting sells for $500 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a Ben Earl Looney work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Earl Looney work on paper is $458.
What is Ben Earl Looney's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Earl Looney work on paper is $2,500.
What is Ben Earl Looney's auction record?
Ben Earl Looney's auction record is $2,500, set in 2017.
See the full Ben Earl Looney record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ben Earl Looney on OpeningBid →