> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-maile · updated 2026-11-03

# Ben Maile (1922–2017)

Ben Maile is a British artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $396. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Maile sold in 2021 for $405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Maile work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Maile work is $396.

The median Ben Maile painting sells for $387 across 16 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 | 18 | $387† | $895 | 88.9% | 2026-06-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $226–$469† | $387† | $895 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $895 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $757 |

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 Maile worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Maile work is $396. The median Ben Maile painting sells for $387 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ben Maile painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Maile painting is $387. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Maile's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Maile painting is $895.

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Maile painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Maile painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ben Maile's auction record is $895, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ben Maile auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-maile (updated 2026-11-03).

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.