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# Bennett Bean (b. 1941)

## What is Bennett Bean’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Bennett Bean at 11 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $990–$4,000, n=28). The auction record is $8,890 for Triple Sculpture (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bowl, 2000 | Pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware | $4,000 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Wing, 1997 | Pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware | $4,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 39 | $1,700 |
| Other | 25 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,328 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bennett Bean is an American artist with 82 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.

## What is a Bennett Bean work worth?

Across 76 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bennett Bean worth?

Across 76 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bennett Bean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bennett-bean (updated 2026-11-03).

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.