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

# Ben Schonzeit (b. 1942)

Ben Schonzeit is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $442. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Schonzeit sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Schonzeit work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Schonzeit work is $442.

The median Ben Schonzeit print sells for $156 across 5 lots.

The median Ben Schonzeit painting sells for $4,848 across 5 lots.

The median Ben Schonzeit work on paper sells for $410 across 4 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 | 8 | $156 | $250 | 62.5% | 2024-05-18 |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,848 | $23,180 | 71.4% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $410† | $550† | — | 2025-01-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ben Schonzeit's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $156 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $4,848, record $23,180. A typical Ben Schonzeit painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $98–$237 | $156 | $250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $23,180 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,215 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $550† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $441 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $237 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Schonzeit worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Schonzeit work is $442. The median Ben Schonzeit print sells for $156 across 5 lots. The median Ben Schonzeit painting sells for $4,848 across 5 lots. The median Ben Schonzeit work on paper sells for $410 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ben Schonzeit's auction record is $23,180, set in 2010.

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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 Schonzeit auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-schonzeit (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.