Thomas Hart Benton is an American/Missouri artist with 967 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,263.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 214 | $2,467 | $32,760 | 89.3% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 47 | $185,000 | $5.6M | 97.9% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $22,500 | $457,500 | 92.5% | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $432 | $432 | — | 2002-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $352,350 | $5.6M | — | 2025-11-21 |
Thomas Hart Benton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (214 lots) median $2,467 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $185,000, record $5,580,000. A typical Thomas Hart Benton painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $352,350.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boy | 2026-03-17 | Toomey | $4,096 |
| Night Firing | 2026-03-17 | Toomey | $1,792 |
| Plowing it Under | 2026-03-17 | Toomey | $640 |
| Laborer | 2026-02-27 | Toomey | $3,048 |
| Prodigal Son (Fath 29), 1939 | 2026-01-22 | Bonhams | $3,094 |
Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hart Benton print is $2,467.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hart Benton print is $32,760.
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hart Benton painting is $185,000.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hart Benton painting is $5,580,000.
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hart Benton work on paper is $22,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hart Benton work on paper is $457,500.
Thomas Hart Benton's auction record is $5,580,000, set on 2022-11-09.