Benjamín Cañas (1933–1989)
Benjamín Cañas is a Salvadoran artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,750.
A work by Benjamín Cañas sold in 2023 for $40,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Benjamín Cañas on OpeningBid →What is a Benjamín Cañas work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamín Cañas work is $8,750.
The median Benjamín Cañas painting sells for $22,500 across 4 lots.
The median Benjamín Cañas work on paper sells for $1,063 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $22,500 | $40,640 | 80% | 2023-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,063 | $1,063 | — | 2018-11-10 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $40,640 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $32,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,063 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamín Cañas worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamín Cañas work is $8,750. The median Benjamín Cañas painting sells for $22,500 across 4 lots. The median Benjamín Cañas work on paper sells for $1,063 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Benjamín Cañas's auction record?
Benjamín Cañas's auction record is $40,640, set in 2023.
See the full Benjamín Cañas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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