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# Folke Bensow (1886–1971)

## What is Folke Bensow’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Folke Bensow at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,769 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,461–$20,767, n=10). The auction record is $36,475 for Tabouret mod. no. 1 (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tabouret mod. no. 1, 1925 | Cast iron | $36,475 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Console mod. N/R10, 1925 | Marbre | $34,909 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 3 | model no. 1, 1925 | Cast iron | $29,499 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Console mod. N:R10, 1925 | Piètement et structure en fonte, plateau en marbre | $27,008 | Artcurial | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Taburett Nr 1, 1886 | Patinated wrought iron | $26,332 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | CENTRE TABLE, 1923 | Iron | $22,790 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 7 | Suite of six benches, circa 1923 | Cast iron by the Näfveqvarn foundry, black-painted and painted wood | $21,896 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Parkbänk N:r 1 | Gjutjärn | $21,271 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 9 | Paire de bancs, 1886 | Bois Edition Näfveqvarns Estampilles de l'éditeur 'Näfveqvarn' Modèle créé en 1925 H | $19,256 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Pair of benches | Cast iron | $16,036 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $8,166 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $11,769 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $7,996 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Folke Bensow is a Swedish artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,158. 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 Folke Bensow sold in 2026 for $10,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Folke Bensow work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Folke Bensow work is $3,158.

The median Folke Bensow sculpture sells for $10,519 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $10,519‡ | $34,909 | — | 2025-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,204‡ | $36,475 | — | 2022-05-25 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $34,909 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $16,036 |

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 Folke Bensow worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Folke Bensow work is $3,158. The median Folke Bensow sculpture sells for $10,519 across 4 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 Folke Bensow's auction record?

Folke Bensow's auction record is $36,475, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Folke Bensow auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/folke-bensow (updated 2026-11-03).

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.