Lynda Benglis (b. 1941)
What is Lynda Benglis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Lynda Benglis at 15 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,783–$100,613, n=30). The auction record is $1,071,000 for Moretti (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moretti, 1988 | Sprayed zinc and copper over stainless steel wire mesh | $1,071,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Napier, 1984 | Stainless steel | $806,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Schedar, 1983 | Bronze wire mesh, sprayed zinc, aluminum | $524,800 | Wright | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Willy's, 1987 | Stainless steel | $504,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (pigmented beeswax, damar resin and gesso on Masonite), 1970 | Sculpture | $482,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | William, 1974 | Enamel | $482,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Virunga from the Volcano Series, 1941 | Stainless steel | $446,250 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Virunga from the Volcano Series, 1993, 1941 | — | $445,000 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Peter, 1974 | Enamel | $441,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Ruxton, 1985 | Bronze | $403,200 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 74 | $60,625 |
| Other | 23 | $50,000 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $21,000 |
| Paintings | 6 | $9,004 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,764 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $105,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 67 | $30,480 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $14,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Lynda Benglis is an American artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $23,845. 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 Lynda Benglis sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lynda Benglis on OpeningBid →What is a Lynda Benglis work worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lynda Benglis work is $23,845.
The median Lynda Benglis sculpture sells for $117,271 across 60 lots.
The median Lynda Benglis print sells for $1,764 across 17 lots.
The median Lynda Benglis work on paper sells for $14,627 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lynda Benglis sculptures typically sell for $46,000–$226,062 (the middle half of 28 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 | 25 | $1,764 | $9,525 | 68% | 2026-07-28 |
| Paintings | 7 | $33,800 | $57,500 | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $14,627†‡ | $82,550 | 90% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 64 | $117,271† | $1.1M | 93.8% | 2026-09-15 |
| Photography | 3 | $762 | $2,451 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $220,875† | $1.1M | — | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lynda Benglis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $1,764 with 68% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $33,800, record $57,500. A typical Lynda Benglis painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $220,875.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,144–$3,104 | $1,893 | $8,890 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $875–$5,080† | $1,000† | $82,550 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,370–$23,950‡ | $18,629‡ | $35,280 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $14,458–$102,625 | $45,000 | $482,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $46,000–$226,062 | $118,010 | $806,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $118,750–$461,800† | $378,000† | $1.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $806,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $82,550 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $57,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $9,525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,890 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lynda Benglis worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lynda Benglis work is $23,845. The median Lynda Benglis sculpture sells for $117,271 across 60 lots. The median Lynda Benglis print sells for $1,764 across 17 lots. The median Lynda Benglis work on paper sells for $14,627 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lynda Benglis sculptures typically sell for $46,000–$226,062 (the middle half of 28 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 Lynda Benglis sculpture?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynda Benglis sculpture is $117,271. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lynda Benglis's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynda Benglis sculpture is $1,071,000.
What is the average price of a Lynda Benglis print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynda Benglis print is $1,764.
What is Lynda Benglis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynda Benglis print is $9,525.
What is the average price of a Lynda Benglis work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lynda Benglis work on paper is $14,627. 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 Lynda Benglis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lynda Benglis work on paper is $82,550.
What is the average price of a medium Lynda Benglis sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lynda Benglis sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $118,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Lynda Benglis sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lynda Benglis sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $45,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lynda Benglis's auction record?
Lynda Benglis's auction record is $1,071,000, set in 2022.
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