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# Ben Willikens (b. 1939)

Ben Willikens is a German artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $447. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Willikens sold in 2016 for $644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Willikens work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Willikens work is $447.

The median Ben Willikens print sells for $272 across 16 lots.

The median Ben Willikens work on paper sells for $508 across 2 lots.

The median Ben Willikens painting sells for $6,122 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $272‡ | $563‡ | 64% | 2017-08-31 |
| Paintings | 5 | $6,122‡ | $6,802‡ | — | 2016-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $508‡ | $878‡ | 14.3% | 2006-04-27 |

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

Ben Willikens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $272 with 64% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $6,122, record $6,802. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ben Willikens painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $158–$405‡ | $213‡ | $511‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $91–$516‡ | $426‡ | $563‡ |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,802‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $6,679‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $878‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $563‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $531‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $138‡ |

‡ 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 Willikens worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Willikens work is $447. The median Ben Willikens print sells for $272 across 16 lots. The median Ben Willikens work on paper sells for $508 across 2 lots. The median Ben Willikens painting sells for $6,122 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ben Willikens print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Willikens print is $272. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ben Willikens's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Willikens print is $563. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ben Willikens work on paper?

Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Willikens work on paper is $508. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ben Willikens's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Willikens work on paper is $878. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Ben Willikens's auction record is $6,802, set in 2007. 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 Willikens auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-willikens-2 (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.