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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.