> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harry-benson · updated 2026-11-01

# Harry Benson (b. 1929)

## What is Harry Benson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Harry Benson at 11 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $179–$1,530, n=5). The auction record is $15,120 for The Beatles Paris - 1964 (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beatles 40th Anniversary Portfolio, 2004 | Cartes-de-visite | $12,521 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | The Beatles, Paris (Pillow Fight), 1964 | Gelatin silver print, enlarged contact sheet | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | 'Kate' (Kate Moss, Paris), 1929 | Archival pigment print | $8,960 | Bonhams | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | The Beatles, Pillow Fight, Paris, 2000 | Oversize silver print | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Andy (Warhol), 1983, 1929 | Archival pigment print | $4,462 | Bonhams | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | The Beatles and Cassius Clay, Miami Beach, 1964 | Myrrh | $3,891 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | The Beatles, Pillow Fight, George V Hotel, Paris, 1964, 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $3,187 | Bonhams | Aug 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beatles Paris - 1964, 1964 | Myrrh | $15,120 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | The Beatles: 40th Anniversary, 1929 | Photographs | $10,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | The Beatles, Paris., 1929 | Oversized silver print | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2014 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $7,250 |
| Photographs | 13 | $2,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,462 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,721 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harry Benson is a Scottish (Scots, Scotsman) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,781. 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 Harry Benson sold in 2024 for $15,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harry Benson work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Benson work is $2,781.

The median Harry Benson photograph sells for $3,718 across 16 lots.

The median Harry Benson print sells for $557 across 3 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 | 3 | $557† | $3,891 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 24 | $3,718 | $15,120 | 66.7% | 2026-04-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $792–$5,046 | $1,721 | $12,521 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,312–$8,105 | $4,462 | $15,120 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $15,120 |
| Photography | 2022 | $12,521 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,891 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $557† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Harry Benson worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Benson work is $2,781. The median Harry Benson photograph sells for $3,718 across 16 lots. The median Harry Benson print sells for $557 across 3 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 Harry Benson photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harry Benson photograph is $3,718.

### What is Harry Benson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harry Benson photograph is $15,120.

### What is Harry Benson's auction record?

Harry Benson's auction record is $15,120, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harry Benson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harry-benson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.