Benjamin Chee Chee (1944–1977)
What is Benjamin Chee Chee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Benjamin Chee Chee at 9 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $99 including buyer’s premium (middle half $62–$123, n=9). The auction record is $11,094 for FLOCK OF GEESE (2018, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLOCK OF GEESE, 1974 | Oil on canvas signed and dated ‘74 24 ins x 30 ins | $11,094 | Waddingtons | May 2018 |
| 2 | BUFFALO SERIES, 1973 | Oil on canvas signed and dated ‘73 29.5 ins x 24.75 i | $7,396 | Waddingtons | May 2018 |
| 3 | Squirrel, 1975, 1975 | Acrylic on paper | $977 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jul 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends, 1974 | Screenprint | $417 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2018 |
| 2 | Friends, 1944 | Lithograph on paper | $344 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Friends | Lithograph | $337 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Abstract Bird, 1977 | Screenprint | $284 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Friends, 1974 | Lithograph | $258 | Sworders | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Friends, 1944 | Lithograph on paper | $258 | Sworders | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Spring Flight, 1944 | Lithograph on paper | $258 | Sworders | Jun 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 13 | $258 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $258 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $203 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Benjamin Chee Chee is a Canadian artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $258. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Benjamin Chee Chee sold in 2026 for $977, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Chee Chee work is $258.
The median Benjamin Chee Chee print sells for $190 across 25 lots.
The median Benjamin Chee Chee painting sells for $9,245 across 3 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 | 28 | $190‡ | $417 | 89.3% | 2026-05-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $9,245 | $11,094 | — | 2018-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | — | 2016-06-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Benjamin Chee Chee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $190 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $9,245, record $11,094. A typical Benjamin Chee Chee painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $54–$284‡ | $122‡ | $344 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $95–$258 | $258 | $417 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $11,094 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $7,396 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $344 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benjamin Chee Chee worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Chee Chee work is $258. The median Benjamin Chee Chee print sells for $190 across 25 lots. The median Benjamin Chee Chee painting sells for $9,245 across 3 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 Chee Chee print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Chee Chee print is $190. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Benjamin Chee Chee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Chee Chee print is $417.
What is Benjamin Chee Chee's auction record?
Benjamin Chee Chee's auction record is $11,094, set in 2018.
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