> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernesto-bensa · updated 2026-11-03

# Ernesto Bensa

Ernesto Bensa is an Italian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $950. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernesto Bensa sold in 2026 for $1,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernesto Bensa work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Bensa work is $950.

The median Ernesto Bensa work on paper sells for $975 across 4 lots.

The median Ernesto Bensa painting sells for $779 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $779 | $1,192 | 66.7% | 2026-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $975‡ | $3,470‡ | 66.7% | 2025-11-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,470‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $365 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ernesto Bensa worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Bensa work is $950. The median Ernesto Bensa work on paper sells for $975 across 4 lots. The median Ernesto Bensa painting sells for $779 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernesto Bensa's auction record?

Ernesto Bensa's auction record is $3,470, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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