Bennett Oates (1928–2009)
Bennett Oates is a British (modern) artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,179. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bennett Oates is recorded as sold in 2024 for $5,272; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bennett Oates work is $3,179.
The median Bennett Oates painting sells for $3,046 across 23 lots.
The median Bennett Oates print sells for $1,918 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bennett Oates paintings typically sell for $2,239–$4,976 (the middle half of 22 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 | 1 | $1,918‡ | $1,918‡ | — | 2025-06-25 |
| Paintings | 25 | $3,046†‡ | $7,724 | 92% | 2026-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bennett Oates's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,918. Paintings (25 lots) median $3,046, record $7,724.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,239–$4,976†‡ | $3,113†‡ | $7,724 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $7,724 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $6,946 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,918‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bennett Oates worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bennett Oates work is $3,179. The median Bennett Oates painting sells for $3,046 across 23 lots. The median Bennett Oates print sells for $1,918 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bennett Oates paintings typically sell for $2,239–$4,976 (the middle half of 22 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 Bennett Oates painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bennett Oates painting is $3,046. 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 Bennett Oates's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bennett Oates painting is $7,724.
What is the average price of a medium Bennett Oates painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bennett Oates painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Bennett Oates's auction record?
Bennett Oates's auction record is $7,724, set in 2013.
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