BENN (1905–1989)
BENN is a Polish-French artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by BENN sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $429 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View BENN on OpeningBid →What is a BENN work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BENN work is $375.
The median BENN painting sells for $478 across 38 lots.
The median BENN work on paper sells for $86 across 13 lots.
The median BENN print sells for $102 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) BENN paintings typically sell for $461–$761 (the middle half of 20 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 | 2 | $102† | $161† | — | 2022-05-20 |
| Paintings | 39 | $478† | $1,370† | 97.4% | 2023-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $86† | $422† | — | 2022-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,159† | $1,370† | — | 2022-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
BENN's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $102. Paintings (39 lots) median $478, record $1,370. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,370 (buyer's premium not included). A typical BENN painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,159.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $288–$567† | $375† | $790† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $461–$761† | $553† | $1,370† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $80–$92† | $86† | $214† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,370† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,159† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $422† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $214† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $161† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $43† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BENN worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BENN work is $375. The median BENN painting sells for $478 across 38 lots. The median BENN work on paper sells for $86 across 13 lots. The median BENN print sells for $102 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) BENN paintings typically sell for $461–$761 (the middle half of 20 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 BENN painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BENN painting is $478. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BENN's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BENN painting is $1,370. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,370 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a BENN work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BENN work on paper is $86. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BENN's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BENN work on paper is $422. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $422 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium BENN painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BENN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $553, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small BENN painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BENN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BENN's auction record?
BENN's auction record is $1,370, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,370 (buyer's premium not included).
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