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# Frank Moss Bennett (1874–1953)

## What is Frank Moss Bennett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Frank Moss Bennett at 25 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,931 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,192–$4,967, n=12). The auction record is $42,804 for At the Sportsman's Arms (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At the Sportsman's Arms, 1874 | Oil paint | $42,804 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | The Roast Beef of Old England, 1874 | Painting | $31,845 | Bonhams | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | After the shoot, 1874 | Painting | $25,855 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 4 | Country pursuits, 1874 | Oil paint | $23,121 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | The Greek Runner Ladas Falling Dead as he Goes to Receive his Crown at Olympia | Oil on canvas | $16,800 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | an eye for a petticoat | Oil on canvas | $11,215 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | The chess game, 1874 | Oil paint | $9,400 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 8 | The toast, 1874 | Oil on canvas | $8,475 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Canst thou draw out leviathan with a hook?, 1874 | Oil paint | $7,987 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 10 | The shepherd's tale, 1874 | Oil paint | $6,981 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $2,571 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $3,946 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,630 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Moss Bennett is a British (modern) artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,061. 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 Frank Moss Bennett sold in 2026 for $6,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Frank Moss Bennett work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Frank Moss Bennett work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Moss Bennett work is $2,061.

The median Frank Moss Bennett painting sells for $1,292 across 74 lots.

The median Frank Moss Bennett work on paper sells for $2,182 across 2 lots.

The median Frank Moss Bennett print sells for $200 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frank Moss Bennett paintings typically sell for $533–$2,102 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Moss Bennett paintings typically sell for $941–$5,125 (the middle half of 34 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 | 1 | $200† | $200† | — | 2025-04-25 |
| Paintings | 89 | $1,292†‡ | $42,804 | 83.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,182 | $4,023 | 66.7% | 2020-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $25,855 | $42,804 | — | 2025-02-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frank Moss Bennett's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $200. Paintings (89 lots) median $1,292, record $42,804. A typical Frank Moss Bennett painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $25,855.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $533–$2,102†‡ | $729†‡ | $7,987 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $941–$5,125†‡ | $2,239†‡ | $42,804 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $42,804 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $31,845 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $342 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Frank Moss Bennett worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Moss Bennett work is $2,061. The median Frank Moss Bennett painting sells for $1,292 across 74 lots. The median Frank Moss Bennett work on paper sells for $2,182 across 2 lots. The median Frank Moss Bennett print sells for $200 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank Moss Bennett paintings typically sell for $533–$2,102 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Moss Bennett paintings typically sell for $941–$5,125 (the middle half of 34 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 Frank Moss Bennett painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Moss Bennett painting is $1,292. 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 Frank Moss Bennett's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Moss Bennett painting is $42,804.

### What is the average price of a small Frank Moss Bennett painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Moss Bennett painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $729, 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 the average price of a medium Frank Moss Bennett painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Moss Bennett painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,239, 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 Frank Moss Bennett's auction record?

Frank Moss Bennett's auction record is $42,804, set in 2019.

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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.