Ben Hartley (1925–1996)
Ben Hartley is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,588. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Hartley sold in 2016 for a hammer price of $4,309 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Hartley on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Hartley work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Hartley work is $3,588.
The median Ben Hartley work on paper sells for $3,588 across 8 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,588‡ | $6,364 | — | 2024-07-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,816–$4,038‡ | $3,588‡ | $6,364 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $6,364 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,063 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Hartley worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Hartley work is $3,588. The median Ben Hartley work on paper sells for $3,588 across 8 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 Ben Hartley's auction record?
Ben Hartley's auction record is $6,364, set in 2006.
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