Ben Messick (1901–1981)
Ben Messick is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $605. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Messick sold in 2021 for $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Messick work is $605.
The median Ben Messick print sells for $605 across 7 lots.
The median Ben Messick work on paper sells for $625 across 5 lots.
The median Ben Messick painting sells for $225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $605 | $1,800 | — | 2013-01-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $225† | $225† | 50% | 2025-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $625 | $3,162 | 83.3% | 2023-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ben Messick's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $605. Paintings (2 lots) median $225, record $225. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $225 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $464–$605 | $540 | $605 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,150 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $605 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $225† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Messick worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Messick work is $605. The median Ben Messick print sells for $605 across 7 lots. The median Ben Messick work on paper sells for $625 across 5 lots. The median Ben Messick painting sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ben Messick's auction record?
Ben Messick's auction record is $3,408, set in 2002.
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