Benjamin West (1738–1820)
Benjamin West is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,443. 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 Benjamin West sold in 2021 for $2,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Benjamin West on OpeningBid →What is a Benjamin West work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin West work is $2,443.
The median Benjamin West work on paper sells for $2,959 across 23 lots.
The median Benjamin West painting sells for $3,565 across 12 lots.
The median Benjamin West print sells for $390 across 12 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 | 17 | $390†‡ | $4,200 | 70.6% | 2026-08-01 |
| Paintings | 19 | $3,565†‡ | $16,947 | 63.2% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,959 | $89,950 | 95.8% | 2020-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,011 | $89,950 | — | 2017-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Benjamin West's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $390 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $3,565, record $16,947. A typical Benjamin West painting sells for around 9.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,011.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $308–$665†‡ | $430†‡ | $1,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,785–$9,900‡ | $4,025‡ | $16,947 |
‡ 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) | 16 | $1,238–$5,146 | $3,224 | $89,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,186–$2,573 | $2,443 | $7,204 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $89,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $18,011 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,947 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $9,900‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $4,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $3,450 |
‡ 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 Benjamin West worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin West work is $2,443. The median Benjamin West work on paper sells for $2,959 across 23 lots. The median Benjamin West painting sells for $3,565 across 12 lots. The median Benjamin West print sells for $390 across 12 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 Benjamin West work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin West work on paper is $2,959.
What is Benjamin West's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin West work on paper is $89,950.
What is the average price of a Benjamin West painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin West painting is $3,565. 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 Benjamin West's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin West painting is $16,947.
What is the average price of a Benjamin West print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin West print is $390. 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 Benjamin West's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin West print is $4,200.
What is the average price of a small Benjamin West work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benjamin West work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Benjamin West's auction record?
Benjamin West's auction record is $89,950, set in 2007.
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