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# Frédéric Benrath (1930–2007)

## What is Frédéric Benrath’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Frédéric Benrath at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $456 including buyer’s premium (middle half $346–$1,980, n=30). The auction record is $7,066 for BOUGE I (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOUGE I, 1998 | Signée | $7,066 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Les Nuits blanches, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $5,921 | Ader | May 2024 |
| 3 | Lointain intérieur, 1985 | Huile sur toile, signée, titrée et datée au revers | $5,586 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | LES GRANDS ITINÉRANTS DU SONGE, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $4,544 | Tajan | Jan 2022 |
| 5 | L'espace du Souffle, 1963 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite, contresignée, titrée, datée et située à Berlin au revers | $4,248 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Composition, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $3,823 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 7 | Composition, 1990 | Huile sur toile | $3,823 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 8 | Composition, 2001 | Huile sur toile | $3,638 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 9 | Espace du souffle, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $2,941 | Ader | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | L'Espace du souffle, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $2,851 | Ader | Jan 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $1,490 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $797 |
| Prints | 7 | $409 |
| Other | 9 | $335 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $789 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $749 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frédéric Benrath is a French artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $833. 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 Frédéric Benrath sold in 2026 for $4,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frédéric Benrath work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frédéric Benrath work is $833.

The median Frédéric Benrath painting sells for $1,344 across 43 lots.

The median Frédéric Benrath work on paper sells for $449 across 14 lots.

The median Frédéric Benrath print sells for $312 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frédéric Benrath paintings typically sell for $819–$2,616 (the middle half of 27 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 | 11 | $312† | $772 | — | 2026-05-31 |
| Paintings | 46 | $1,344†‡ | $5,921 | 93.5% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $449‡ | $2,262 | — | 2026-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,753 | $7,066 | — | 2026-03-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frédéric Benrath's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $312. Paintings (46 lots) median $1,344, record $5,921. A typical Frédéric Benrath painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $5,753.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $210–$386† | $296† | $454 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $540–$1,008†‡ | $806†‡ | $2,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $819–$2,616†‡ | $1,853†‡ | $3,823 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $335–$839‡ | $456‡ | $1,690 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $5,921 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,262 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $772 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $454 |

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 Frédéric Benrath worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frédéric Benrath work is $833. The median Frédéric Benrath painting sells for $1,344 across 43 lots. The median Frédéric Benrath work on paper sells for $449 across 14 lots. The median Frédéric Benrath print sells for $312 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frédéric Benrath paintings typically sell for $819–$2,616 (the middle half of 27 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 Frédéric Benrath painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frédéric Benrath painting is $1,344. 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 Frédéric Benrath's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frédéric Benrath painting is $5,921.

### What is the average price of a Frédéric Benrath work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frédéric Benrath work on paper is $449. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frédéric Benrath's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frédéric Benrath work on paper is $2,262.

### What is the average price of a Frédéric Benrath print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frédéric Benrath print is $312. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frédéric Benrath's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frédéric Benrath print is $772.

### What is the average price of a medium Frédéric Benrath painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frédéric Benrath painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,853, 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 Frédéric Benrath painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frédéric Benrath painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $806, 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 Frédéric Benrath's auction record?

Frédéric Benrath's auction record is $7,066, set in 2007.

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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.