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# Garry Knox Bennett (1934–2022)

## What is Garry Knox Bennett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 144 auction results for Garry Knox Bennett at 11 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $774–$2,484, n=118). The auction record is $8,190 for Black Freighter (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Freighter | Patinated steel | $8,190 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Bow-Wow, Cluck-Cluck Bench, 1979 | Redwood, cherry | $6,985 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic and paintbrush on panel), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $6,350 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Modernized Nakashima chair, 2004 | Mahogany | $5,715 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2010 | Lucite, powder-coated steel, painted wood, painted wire, ostrich egg | $5,376 | Wright | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled | Lucite, powder-coated steel, painted wood, painted wire, ostrich egg | $5,376 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | That Jackson, he spits!—Piet console table, 1994 | Aluminum | $5,334 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Rain Table, 1934 | Noyer, acier et plastique | $5,300 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | African Bench with Painted Ends, 1999 | Walnut | $5,280 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Pedestals, 1995 | Ceramics | $5,080 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 104 | $1,349 |
| Sculpture | 32 | $953 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $3,753 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $1,905 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $780 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 144 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Garry Knox Bennett is an American artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Garry Knox Bennett sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Garry Knox Bennett work worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garry Knox Bennett work is $1,270.

The median Garry Knox Bennett sculpture sells for $1,188 across 31 lots.

The median Garry Knox Bennett painting sells for $953 across 5 lots.

The median Garry Knox Bennett print sells for $2,540 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,540 | $2,540 | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Paintings | 6 | $953 | $6,350 | 83.3% | 2026-02-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $1,188 | $8,190 | 86.1% | 2026-08-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $5,546 | $8,190 | — | 2026-07-23 |

Garry Knox Bennett's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,540. Paintings (6 lots) median $953, record $6,350. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $5,546.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $478–$1,048 | $953 | $1,408 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $762–$3,048 | $1,188 | $4,826 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,937–$5,080 | $4,826 | $8,190 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,350 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,334 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,168 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,540 |

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 Garry Knox Bennett worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garry Knox Bennett work is $1,270. The median Garry Knox Bennett sculpture sells for $1,188 across 31 lots. The median Garry Knox Bennett painting sells for $953 across 5 lots. The median Garry Knox Bennett print sells for $2,540 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Garry Knox Bennett sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Garry Knox Bennett sculpture is $1,188.

### What is Garry Knox Bennett's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Garry Knox Bennett sculpture is $8,190.

### What is the average price of a medium Garry Knox Bennett sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Garry Knox Bennett sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Garry Knox Bennett sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Garry Knox Bennett sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Garry Knox Bennett's auction record?

Garry Knox Bennett's auction record is $8,190, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.