Bennett Bean (b. 1941)
What is Bennett Bean’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Bennett Bean at 11 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,676 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$4,000, n=26). The auction record is $8,890 for Triple Sculpture (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triple Sculpture, 2005 | Architectural terracotta | $8,890 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 2 | Pair on Base #1104, 2004 | Architectural terracotta | $6,875 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 3 | Triple #1640, 2002 | Architectural terracotta | $6,875 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 4 | Quad on Base #971, 2010 | Pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware | $5,376 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Bowl, 2000 | Architectural terracotta | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Wing, 1997 | Architectural terracotta | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Collection of seven vessels, 1980 | Architectural terracotta | $4,750 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 8 | Bowl, 2000 | Pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware | $4,000 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bowl, 2000 | Pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware | $4,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Wing, 1997 | Pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware | $4,000 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 39 | $1,700 |
| Other | 23 | $1,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,328 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Bennett Bean is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,134. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bennett Bean sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bennett Bean on OpeningBid →What is a Bennett Bean work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bennett Bean work is $1,134.
The median Bennett Bean sculpture sells for $3,062 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,062 | $3,250 | — | 2022-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,875 | $8,890 | — | 2026-10-07 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bennett Bean worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bennett Bean work is $1,134. The median Bennett Bean sculpture sells for $3,062 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bennett Bean's auction record?
Bennett Bean's auction record is $8,890, set in 2025.
See the full Bennett Bean record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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