Felix Benoist (1818–1896)
Felix Benoist is an artist with 338 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $241. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Felix Benoist is recorded as sold in 2026 for $341; 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 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Benoist work is $241.
The median Felix Benoist work on paper sells for $298 across 102 lots.
The median Felix Benoist print sells for $80 across 22 lots.
The median Felix Benoist painting sells for $1,225 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Felix Benoist work on papers typically sell for $227–$402 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Felix Benoist prints typically sell for $59–$145 (the middle half of 21 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 | 24 | $80†‡ | $3,086† | 91.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,225 | $1,225 | — | 2019-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 102 | $298‡ | $2,212‡ | — | 2026-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $1,129†‡ | $3,086† | — | 2026-09-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Felix Benoist's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $80 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,225, record $1,225. A typical Felix Benoist painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $1,129.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $59–$145†‡ | $87†‡ | $3,086† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $227–$402‡ | $298‡ | $2,212‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,086† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,212‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,339‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $290 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Felix Benoist worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Felix Benoist work is $241. The median Felix Benoist work on paper sells for $298 across 102 lots. The median Felix Benoist print sells for $80 across 22 lots. The median Felix Benoist painting sells for $1,225 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Felix Benoist work on papers typically sell for $227–$402 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Felix Benoist prints typically sell for $59–$145 (the middle half of 21 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 Felix Benoist work on paper?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felix Benoist work on paper is $298. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Felix Benoist's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Felix Benoist work on paper is $2,212. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Felix Benoist print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Felix Benoist print is $80. 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 Felix Benoist's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Felix Benoist print is $3,086. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,086 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Felix Benoist work on paper?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Felix Benoist work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Felix Benoist print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Felix Benoist print (small (under 50 cm)) is $87, 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 Felix Benoist's auction record?
Felix Benoist's auction record is $3,086, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,086 (buyer's premium not included).
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