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

# Ben Long (b. 1945)

Ben Long is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Long sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Long work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Long work is $2,900.

The median Ben Long painting sells for $6,200 across 2 lots.

The median Ben Long work on paper sells for $472 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,200† | $9,500† | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $472† | $472† | — | 2013-01-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,500† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,900† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $472† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Long worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Long work is $2,900. The median Ben Long painting sells for $6,200 across 2 lots. The median Ben Long work on paper sells for $472 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ben Long's auction record is $9,500, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Long auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-long (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.