> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-heller · updated 2026-11-01

# Ben Heller (b. 1913)

Ben Heller is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $440. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Heller sold in 1995 for $632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Heller work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Heller work is $440.

The median Ben Heller photograph sells for $440 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 6 | $440‡ | $632 | 83.3% | 2013-12-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $414–$550‡ | $440‡ | $632 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1995 | $632 |
| Photography | 1993 | $550 |

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 Heller worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Heller work is $440. The median Ben Heller photograph sells for $440 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ben Heller's auction record?

Ben Heller's auction record is $632, set in 1995.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ben Heller auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-heller (updated 2026-11-01).

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.