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# Benjamin Russell (1804–1885)

Benjamin Russell is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $200. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Benjamin Russell is recorded as sold in 2017 for $200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Benjamin Russell work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Russell work is $200.

The median Benjamin Russell print sells for $534 across 8 lots.

The median Benjamin Russell work on paper sells for $200 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $534‡ | $1,300 | 88.9% | 2025-01-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $200‡ | $2,500‡ | — | 2019-01-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $309–$776‡ | $550‡ | $1,300 |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $2,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $863 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $200‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Russell worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Russell work is $200. The median Benjamin Russell print sells for $534 across 8 lots. The median Benjamin Russell work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Benjamin Russell's auction record is $2,500, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Russell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-russell (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.