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

# Ben Neill (1914–2001)

Ben Neill is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $338. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Neill is recorded as sold in 2026 for $400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Neill work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Neill work is $338.

The median Ben Neill painting sells for $338 across 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $338‡ | $1,600‡ | 86.7% | 2026-01-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $110–$225‡ | $180‡ | $700‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $325–$650‡ | $400‡ | $1,600‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,600‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,200‡ |

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

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 Neill worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Neill work is $338. The median Ben Neill painting sells for $338 across 26 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Neill painting is $338. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Neill painting is $1,600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Neill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ben Neill's auction record is $1,600, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Neill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-neill (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.