Benjamin Palencia Pérez (1894–1980)
Benjamin Palencia Pérez is a Spanish artist with 287 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $971. 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 Benjamin Palencia Pérez is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,048; 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 Benjamin Palencia Pérez on OpeningBid →What is a Benjamin Palencia Pérez work worth?
Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Palencia Pérez work is $971.
The median Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on paper sells for $822 across 81 lots.
The median Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting sells for $12,238 across 27 lots.
The median Benjamin Palencia Pérez print sells for $302 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on papers typically sell for $443–$1,134 (the middle half of 69 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 | 9 | $302‡ | $1,148‡ | 66.7% | 2025-06-17 |
| Paintings | 65 | $12,238†‡ | $43,128‡ | 41.5% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 194 | $822†‡ | $160,000‡ | 41.8% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $29,974‡ | $160,000‡ | — | 2025-04-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Benjamin Palencia Pérez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $302 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (65 lots) median $12,238, record $43,128. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $29,974.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $8,812–$20,387†‡ | $14,210†‡ | $30,271‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 69 | $443–$1,134†‡ | $815†‡ | $160,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $690–$1,642†‡ | $1,380†‡ | $2,471‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $160,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $43,128‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $30,271‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,412† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,148‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $773‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Palencia Pérez worth?
Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Palencia Pérez work is $971. The median Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on paper sells for $822 across 81 lots. The median Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting sells for $12,238 across 27 lots. The median Benjamin Palencia Pérez print sells for $302 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on papers typically sell for $443–$1,134 (the middle half of 69 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 Palencia Pérez work on paper?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on paper is $822. 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 Benjamin Palencia Pérez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on paper is $160,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting is $12,238. 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 Benjamin Palencia Pérez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting is $43,128. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benjamin Palencia Pérez work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benjamin Palencia Pérez painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Benjamin Palencia Pérez's auction record?
Benjamin Palencia Pérez's auction record is $160,000, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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