Ben'o Ito (1917–1994)
What is Ben'o Ito’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Ben'o Ito at 3 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,191 including buyer’s premium (middle half $753–$3,251, n=6). The auction record is $91,500 for Dancing boys (2010, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing boys, 1917 | Painting | $91,500 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Africa Dances, Eve Noir, 1917 | Watercolor | $73,200 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Fishermen, 1917 | Painting | $67,100 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 4 | Dancing girl, 1917 | Painting | $51,850 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | The Swedish dream - 1986, 1986 | Signé et daté à la verticale à droite au centre "Ben | $24,815 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Le pouvoir s'achète, 1999 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Ben | $23,484 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Portrait of Momodu, Kano, 1917 | Portrait | $23,180 | Bonhams | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | L'AMOUR C'EST DE LA TENDRESSE, 2002 | Signée en bas à droite "Ben" contresignée et datée au dos "Ben | $20,753 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 9 | FATALEMENT BEN, FATALEMENT BLEU, FATALEMENT BEAU - 1983, 1983 | Acrylic on canvas | $20,128 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | MA JALOUSIE DES AUTRES, 1976 | Titrée sur le devant de l'oeuvre | $13,996 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $7,212 |
| Other | 27 | $5,489 |
| Prints | 14 | $896 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $3,825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $896 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Ben'o Ito is a Japanese artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,628.
A work by Ben'o Ito sold in 2025 for $7,698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben'o Ito on OpeningBid →What is a Ben'o Ito work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben'o Ito work is $4,628.
The median Ben'o Ito painting sells for $7,698 across 15 lots.
The median Ben'o Ito print sells for $940 across 16 lots.
The median Ben'o Ito sculpture sells for $2,350 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $940 | $4,684 | 94.1% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 17 | $7,698 | $91,500 | 88.2% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,037 | $2,037 | — | 2021-04-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,350 | $2,507 | 75% | 2021-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $73,200 | $91,500 | — | 2010-03-10 |
Ben'o Ito's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $940 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $7,698, record $91,500. A typical Ben'o Ito painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $73,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $589–$1,112 | $851 | $3,819 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,074–$68,625 | $8,424 | $91,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $91,500 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $73,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,684 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,819 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,507 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,037 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben'o Ito worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben'o Ito work is $4,628. The median Ben'o Ito painting sells for $7,698 across 15 lots. The median Ben'o Ito print sells for $940 across 16 lots. The median Ben'o Ito sculpture sells for $2,350 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Ben'o Ito painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben'o Ito painting is $7,698.
What is Ben'o Ito's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben'o Ito painting is $91,500.
What is the average price of a Ben'o Ito print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben'o Ito print is $940.
What is Ben'o Ito's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben'o Ito print is $4,684.
What is Ben'o Ito's auction record?
Ben'o Ito's auction record is $91,500, set in 2010.
See the full Ben'o Ito record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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