Gershon Benjamin (1899–1985)
Gershon Benjamin is a New York/New Jersey/Romania artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gershon Benjamin sold in 2025 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gershon Benjamin work is $2,000.
The median Gershon Benjamin work on paper sells for $1,812 across 40 lots.
The median Gershon Benjamin painting sells for $2,168 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gershon Benjamin paintings typically sell for $2,125–$5,157 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gershon Benjamin work on papers typically sell for $1,260–$1,638 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 41 | $2,168‡ | $12,600 | 87.8% | 2025-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $1,812‡ | $11,250 | 80% | 2025-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,035 | $12,600 | — | 2023-10-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,531–$2,180 | $1,757 | $4,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,125–$5,157‡ | $2,772‡ | $12,600 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,260–$1,638‡ | $1,290‡ | $3,612 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,882–$3,125‡ | $2,358‡ | $11,250 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,500‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gershon Benjamin worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gershon Benjamin work is $2,000. The median Gershon Benjamin work on paper sells for $1,812 across 40 lots. The median Gershon Benjamin painting sells for $2,168 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gershon Benjamin paintings typically sell for $2,125–$5,157 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gershon Benjamin work on papers typically sell for $1,260–$1,638 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Gershon Benjamin work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gershon Benjamin work on paper is $1,812. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gershon Benjamin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gershon Benjamin work on paper is $11,250.
What is the average price of a Gershon Benjamin painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gershon Benjamin painting is $2,168. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gershon Benjamin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gershon Benjamin painting is $12,600.
What is the average price of a medium Gershon Benjamin painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gershon Benjamin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Gershon Benjamin work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gershon Benjamin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gershon Benjamin's auction record?
Gershon Benjamin's auction record is $12,600, set in 2023.
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