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

# Simon Bening (1473–1561)

Simon Bening is a Netherlandish artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $35,921. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Simon Bening sold in 2022 for $355,622, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Simon Bening work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Bening work is $35,921.

The median Simon Bening painting sells for $1,672 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,672† | $1,672† | — | 2005-11-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,672† |

† 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 Simon Bening worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Bening work is $35,921. The median Simon Bening painting sells for $1,672 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Simon Bening's auction record?

Simon Bening's auction record is $355,622, set in 2022.

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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, “Simon Bening auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-bening (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.