Benton M. Spruance (1904–1967)
Benton M. Spruance is an American artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Benton M. Spruance sold in 2025 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Benton M. Spruance on OpeningBid →What is a Benton M. Spruance work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benton M. Spruance work is $2,250.
The median Benton M. Spruance print sells for $1,955 across 55 lots.
The median Benton M. Spruance work on paper sells for $2,950 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Benton M. Spruance prints typically sell for $1,495–$7,800 (the middle half of 45 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 | 58 | $1,955† | $56,700 | 94.8% | 2025-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,950 | $3,600 | — | 2012-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $52,920 | $56,700 | — | 2024-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,495–$7,800 | $2,300 | $56,700 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $56,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $52,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,600 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $2,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Benton M. Spruance worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benton M. Spruance work is $2,250. The median Benton M. Spruance print sells for $1,955 across 55 lots. The median Benton M. Spruance work on paper sells for $2,950 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Benton M. Spruance prints typically sell for $1,495–$7,800 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Benton M. Spruance print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benton M. Spruance print is $1,955. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Benton M. Spruance's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benton M. Spruance print is $56,700.
What is the average price of a small Benton M. Spruance print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benton M. Spruance print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Benton M. Spruance's auction record?
Benton M. Spruance's auction record is $56,700, set in 2024.
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