Matthew Benedict (b. 1968)
What is Matthew Benedict’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Matthew Benedict at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $262 including buyer’s premium (middle half $189–$699, n=5). The auction record is $1,290 for Black Beard's Cup (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Beard's Cup, 1996 | Unique gouache drawing in colors, on brown wove paper | $1,290 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | San Lorenzo of Rome, 1993 | Gouache | $1,260 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | In Thoughts of the Vision of the Night..., 1995 | Embroidery | $1,125 | Wright | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Olivia Hussey (The High Priestess), 1995 | Gouache | $1,016 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (three works), 1994 | Gouache | $630 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Skull on Wallpaper), 1995 | Gouache | $504 | Wright | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | The Captain from The Secret Sharer, 1968 | Toned gelatin silver print | $330 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | Ocracoke, 1968 | Cartes-de-visite | $189 | Rago Arts | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Acorn Encounters the Palatine Light, 2007 | Screenprint | $699 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 2 | The Acorn Encounters the Palatine Light, 2007 | Screenprint | $262 | Rago Arts | Nov 2024 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $480 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Matthew Benedict is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $630.
A work by Matthew Benedict sold in 2026 for $1,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Benedict work is $630.
The median Matthew Benedict painting sells for $630 across 3 lots.
The median Matthew Benedict photograph sells for $189 across 3 lots.
The median Matthew Benedict print sells for $480 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $480 | $699 | — | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 5 | $630 | $1,260 | 60% | 2024-10-31 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,153 | $1,290 | — | 2026-02-02 |
| Photography | 3 | $189 | $330 | — | 2024-11-22 |
Matthew Benedict's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $480. Paintings (5 lots) median $630, record $1,260.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,290 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,016 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $699 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $630 |
| Photography | 2018 | $330 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $262 |
| Photography | 2024 | $189 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matthew Benedict worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Benedict work is $630. The median Matthew Benedict painting sells for $630 across 3 lots. The median Matthew Benedict photograph sells for $189 across 3 lots. The median Matthew Benedict print sells for $480 across 2 lots.
What is Matthew Benedict's auction record?
Matthew Benedict's auction record is $1,290, set in 2026.
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