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# Ben Paulekas (1915–2004)

Ben Paulekas is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $146. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Paulekas is recorded as sold in 2025 for $175; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Paulekas work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Paulekas work is $146.

The median Ben Paulekas painting sells for $146 across 4 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 | 4 | $146‡ | $300‡ | — | 2025-07-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $300‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $175‡ |

‡ 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 Paulekas worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Paulekas work is $146. The median Ben Paulekas painting sells for $146 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ben Paulekas's auction record is $300, set in 2009. 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 Paulekas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-paulekas (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.