> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-rush · updated 2026-11-01

# Benjamin Rush (1746–1813)

Benjamin Rush is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Benjamin Rush sold in 2026 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Benjamin Rush work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Rush work is $1,200.

The median Benjamin Rush painting sells for $10,080 across 1 lots.

The median Benjamin Rush work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $10,080 | $10,080 | — | 2023-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | — | 2013-03-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,200 |

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 Benjamin Rush worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Rush work is $1,200. The median Benjamin Rush painting sells for $10,080 across 1 lots. The median Benjamin Rush work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Benjamin Rush's auction record?

Benjamin Rush's auction record is $10,080, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Benjamin Rush auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-rush (updated 2026-11-01).

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.