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# Ben Seibel (1918–1985)

## What is Ben Seibel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Ben Seibel at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,159–$3,048, n=5). The auction record is $8,825 for Lampadaire (2021, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lampadaire, 1918 | Aluminium | $8,825 | PIASA | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | table lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $6,250 | Wright | Oct 2012 |
| 3 | Ben Seibel (1918-1985) Paire de lampes de table, 1918 | Glass | $5,184 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | floor lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $5,000 | Wright | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | floor lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $4,375 | Wright | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | floor lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $4,160 | Wright | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | Floor lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $3,750 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | floor lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $3,556 | Wright | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | floor lamp, 1951 | Aluminum | $3,500 | Wright | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | floor lamp, 1951 | Enamel | $3,450 | Wright | Mar 2003 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $2,759 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,249 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ben Seibel is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,182. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Seibel sold in 2026 for $5,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Seibel work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Seibel work is $2,182.

The median Ben Seibel sculpture sells for $3,528 across 14 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $3,528 | $8,825 | 93.3% | 2026-03-12 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,159–$4,160 | $3,500 | $8,825 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,825 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $6,250 |

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 Seibel worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Seibel work is $2,182. The median Ben Seibel sculpture sells for $3,528 across 14 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ben Seibel sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Seibel sculpture is $3,528.

### What is Ben Seibel's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Seibel sculpture is $8,825.

### What is the average price of a large Ben Seibel sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ben Seibel sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ben Seibel's auction record is $8,825, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ben Seibel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-seibel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.