Frank W Benson (1862–1951)
Frank W Benson is an American artist with 233 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,610. 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 W Benson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,800; 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 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank W Benson work is $1,610.
The median Frank W Benson print sells for $1,560 across 166 lots.
The median Frank W Benson work on paper sells for $5,700 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frank W Benson prints typically sell for $1,062–$2,400 (the middle half of 145 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 | 183 | $1,560†‡ | $14,400 | 90.7% | 2025-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,700 | $9,775 | 66.7% | 2021-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $9,888 | $1.9M | — | 2022-11-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 145 | $1,062–$2,400†‡ | $1,680†‡ | $14,400 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $14,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $9,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank W Benson worth?
Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank W Benson work is $1,610. The median Frank W Benson print sells for $1,560 across 166 lots. The median Frank W Benson work on paper sells for $5,700 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank W Benson prints typically sell for $1,062–$2,400 (the middle half of 145 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 W Benson print?
Based on 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank W Benson print is $1,560. 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 W Benson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank W Benson print is $14,400.
What is the average price of a small Frank W Benson print?
Based on 145 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank W Benson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,680, 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 W Benson's auction record?
Frank W Benson's auction record is $1,945,000, set in 2007.
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