Ben-Zion (1897–1987)
Ben-Zion is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $314. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ben-Zion is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben-Zion on OpeningBid →What is a Ben-Zion work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben-Zion work is $314.
The median Ben-Zion painting sells for $2,750 across 7 lots.
The median Ben-Zion print sells for $110 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $110‡ | $2,300 | 83.3% | 2025-07-29 |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,750† | $4,000 | — | 2025-01-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ben-Zion's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $110 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $2,750, record $4,000. A typical Ben-Zion painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $59–$127‡ | $110‡ | $2,300 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $2,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $127 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben-Zion worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben-Zion work is $314. The median Ben-Zion painting sells for $2,750 across 7 lots. The median Ben-Zion print sells for $110 across 5 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 Ben-Zion's auction record?
Ben-Zion's auction record is $4,000, set in 2025.
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