Frank Weston Benson (1862–1951)
What is Frank Weston Benson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 674 auction results for Frank Weston Benson at 29 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,420 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,163–$57,055, n=8). The auction record is $2,887,500 for The Reader (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reader, 1906 | Oil paint | $2,887,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Two Little Girls, 1862 | Oil paint | $2,098,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | The Gray Room, 1862 | Oil paint | $1,821,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 4 | Twilight, 1862 | Oil paint | $1,497,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Portrait of Gertrude Russell, 1862 | Oil paint | $962,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 6 | Dawn on the York, 1862 | Oil paint | $904,500 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 7 | The Hill Top, 1914 | Oil paint | $800,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Eleanor Holding a Shell, 1862 | Oil paint | $669,500 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 9 | Lower Camp Pool, 1862 | Oil paint | $545,100 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 10 | wood Duck Family, 1915 | Draypoint on Shogun paper with watermark | $373,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 1995 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $60,000 |
| Works on paper | 42 | $16,804 |
| Other | 40 | $970 |
| Prints | 493 | $845 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $93,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $30,395 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 502 | $889 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 674 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Frank Weston Benson is an American artist with 767 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $881. 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 Weston Benson sold in 2026 for $1,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 668 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Weston Benson work is $881.
The median Frank Weston Benson print sells for $809 across 582 lots.
The median Frank Weston Benson work on paper sells for $20,210 across 44 lots.
The median Frank Weston Benson painting sells for $57,600 across 31 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frank Weston Benson prints typically sell for $494–$1,513 (the middle half of 527 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Frank Weston Benson work on papers typically sell for $5,463–$22,325 (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 | 653 | $809†‡ | $373,750 | 89.1% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 34 | $57,600† | $2.9M | 91.2% | 2025-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $20,210‡ | $137,500 | 81.5% | 2026-06-05 |
| Photography | 1 | $207 | $207 | — | 2010-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $82,087 | $2.9M | — | 2026-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Weston Benson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (653 lots) median $809 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $57,600, record $2,887,500. A typical Frank Weston Benson painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $82,087.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 527 | $494–$1,513†‡ | $805†‡ | $373,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,506–$20,750† | $3,418† | $40,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $27,350–$702,125 | $127,800 | $2.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $66,638–$948,000 | $499,125 | $1.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $5,463–$22,325‡ | $11,070‡ | $50,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $9,750–$42,300‡ | $25,000‡ | $137,500 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $373,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $137,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $103,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $40,250 |
| Photography | 2010 | $207 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Weston Benson worth?
Across 668 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Weston Benson work is $881. The median Frank Weston Benson print sells for $809 across 582 lots. The median Frank Weston Benson work on paper sells for $20,210 across 44 lots. The median Frank Weston Benson painting sells for $57,600 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank Weston Benson prints typically sell for $494–$1,513 (the middle half of 527 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frank Weston Benson work on papers typically sell for $5,463–$22,325 (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 Frank Weston Benson print?
Based on 582 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Weston Benson print is $809. 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 Weston Benson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Weston Benson print is $373,750.
What is the average price of a Frank Weston Benson work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Weston Benson work on paper is $20,210. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Weston Benson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Weston Benson work on paper is $137,500.
What is the average price of a Frank Weston Benson painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Weston Benson painting is $57,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Weston Benson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Weston Benson painting is $2,887,500.
What is the average price of a small Frank Weston Benson print?
Based on 527 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Weston Benson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $805, 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 small Frank Weston Benson work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Weston Benson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,070, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Weston Benson's auction record?
Frank Weston Benson's auction record is $2,887,500, set in 2016.
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