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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Benton M. Spruance auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benton-m-spruance (updated 2026-11-01).

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.