Benjamin Champney (1817–1907)
Benjamin Champney is an American artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Benjamin Champney is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Champney work is $2,400.
The median Benjamin Champney painting sells for $2,775 across 114 lots.
The median Benjamin Champney work on paper sells for $1,500 across 27 lots.
The median Benjamin Champney print sells for $5,650 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Champney paintings typically sell for $1,044–$3,320 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Benjamin Champney paintings typically sell for $1,875–$7,850 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 | 2 | $5,650‡ | $8,800 | — | 2014-04-05 |
| Paintings | 128 | $2,775‡ | $31,250 | 89.1% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,500‡ | $5,000‡ | 96.4% | 2014-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $17,438 | $31,250 | — | 2026-01-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Benjamin Champney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $5,650. Paintings (128 lots) median $2,775, record $31,250. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $17,438.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,044–$3,320‡ | $2,050‡ | $17,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $1,875–$7,850‡ | $3,750‡ | $31,250 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $512–$2,400‡ | $1,300‡ | $4,500‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $31,250 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $26,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $8,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,500‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamin Champney worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Champney work is $2,400. The median Benjamin Champney painting sells for $2,775 across 114 lots. The median Benjamin Champney work on paper sells for $1,500 across 27 lots. The median Benjamin Champney print sells for $5,650 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Champney paintings typically sell for $1,044–$3,320 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Benjamin Champney paintings typically sell for $1,875–$7,850 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 the average price of a Benjamin Champney painting?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Champney painting is $2,775. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Benjamin Champney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Champney painting is $31,250.
What is the average price of a Benjamin Champney work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Champney work on paper is $1,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Benjamin Champney's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Champney work on paper is $5,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Benjamin Champney painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benjamin Champney painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Benjamin Champney painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benjamin Champney painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Benjamin Champney's auction record?
Benjamin Champney's auction record is $31,250, set in 2023.
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