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# Benjamin Serrano (1939–1988)

## What is Benjamin Serrano’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Benjamin Serrano at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $681 including buyer’s premium (middle half $565–$851, n=7). The auction record is $1,089 for La Traite (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Traite, 1978 | Gouache sur papier | $1,089 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Homme au chapeau, 1977 | Gouache sur papier | $953 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Homme au cigare, 1977 | Gouache sur papier | $749 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Hercule, 1977 | Gouache sur papier | $681 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Les Tortues, 1977 | Gouache sur papier | $613 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Le Cavalier, 1978 | Gouache sur papier | $517 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | The Rainbow watchers, 1977 | Gouache sur papier | $408 | Ader | Jan 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $681 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $715 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Benjamin Serrano is a mexicain artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $749. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Benjamin Serrano sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Benjamin Serrano work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Serrano work is $749.

The median Benjamin Serrano work on paper sells for $681 across 7 lots.

The median Benjamin Serrano painting sells for $3,650 across 2 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 | 2 | $3,650† | $5,500† | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $681 | $1,089 | — | 2025-01-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $630–$902 | $715 | $1,089 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,500† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,800† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $953 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Serrano worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Serrano work is $749. The median Benjamin Serrano work on paper sells for $681 across 7 lots. The median Benjamin Serrano painting sells for $3,650 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Benjamin Serrano's auction record is $5,500, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Benjamin Serrano auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-serrano (updated 2026-11-02).

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.