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# Benny Andrews (1930–2006)

## What is Benny Andrews’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 185 auction results for Benny Andrews at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,572 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,895–$9,563, n=19). The auction record is $203,000 for Time for Church (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time for Church, 2006 | Oil with painted canvas | $203,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Mary, 2006 | Oil and painted canvas collage on linen canvas | $42,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Funeral Procession, 2006 | Oil with fabric and paper collage on paper | $40,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Seamstress, 1968 | Oil on linen | $37,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Bather on the Horizon, 2006 | Oil on linen canvas | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | New Arrival, 2006 | Oil and collage of fabric and paper on Waterford paper | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | The Wedding, 1997 | Oil, fabric, and paper collage on Waterford paper | $31,250 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Cradle, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $23,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 9 | The Smile, 1974 | Oil and linen canvas collage on board | $22,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Mirror, Mirror, 1964 | Painting | $20,320 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $7,500 |
| Other | 12 | $2,770 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $2,750 |
| Prints | 36 | $795 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $4,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $2,042 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 185 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Benny Andrews is an American artist with 257 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,725. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Benny Andrews sold in 2026 for $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Benny Andrews work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benny Andrews work is $2,725.

The median Benny Andrews work on paper sells for $3,000 across 77 lots.

The median Benny Andrews painting sells for $6,098 across 47 lots.

The median Benny Andrews print sells for $960 across 43 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Benny Andrews work on papers typically sell for $1,570–$4,662 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Benny Andrews work on papers typically sell for $2,510–$13,550 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 49 | $960† | $6,604 | 87.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 56 | $6,098† | $203,000 | 83.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 88 | $3,000† | $40,000 | 87.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $36,250† | $203,000 | — | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Benny Andrews's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $960 with 87.8% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $6,098, record $203,000. A typical Benny Andrews painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $36,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $728–$1,856† | $1,230† | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $409–$1,531† | $727† | $6,604 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,915–$5,750† | $4,250† | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $5,312–$18,910† | $10,000† | $42,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,570–$4,662† | $2,205† | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $2,510–$13,550† | $6,130† | $40,000 |

† 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 | 2024 | $203,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $42,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $31,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,604 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,604 |

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 Benny Andrews worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benny Andrews work is $2,725. The median Benny Andrews work on paper sells for $3,000 across 77 lots. The median Benny Andrews painting sells for $6,098 across 47 lots. The median Benny Andrews print sells for $960 across 43 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Benny Andrews work on papers typically sell for $1,570–$4,662 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Benny Andrews work on papers typically sell for $2,510–$13,550 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Benny Andrews work on paper?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benny Andrews work on paper is $3,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Benny Andrews's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benny Andrews work on paper is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a Benny Andrews painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benny Andrews painting is $6,098. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Benny Andrews's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benny Andrews painting is $203,000.

### What is the average price of a Benny Andrews print?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benny Andrews print is $960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Benny Andrews's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benny Andrews print is $6,604.

### What is the average price of a small Benny Andrews work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benny Andrews work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,205, 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 medium Benny Andrews work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benny Andrews work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Benny Andrews's auction record?

Benny Andrews's auction record is $203,000, set in 2024.

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

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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.