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

# Ben Sunlight (1935–2002)

Ben Sunlight is a British artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $148.

A work by Ben Sunlight sold in 2019 for $162, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Sunlight work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Sunlight work is $148.

The median Ben Sunlight painting sells for $262 across 9 lots.

The median Ben Sunlight print sells for $118 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $118 | $187 | 83.3% | 2017-05-06 |
| Paintings | 9 | $262 | $1,551 | — | 2019-11-28 |

Ben Sunlight's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $118 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $262, record $1,551. A typical Ben Sunlight painting sells for around 2.2× 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 | $118–$131 | $118 | $187 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $134–$262 | $162 | $268 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,551 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,086 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $131 |

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 Sunlight worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Sunlight work is $148. The median Ben Sunlight painting sells for $262 across 9 lots. The median Ben Sunlight print sells for $118 across 5 lots.

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

Ben Sunlight's auction record is $1,551, set in 2015.

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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 Sunlight auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-sunlight (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.