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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.