Vlastimil Bené (1919–1981)
Vlastimil Bené is a Czech artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,997. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Vlastimil Bené is recorded as sold in 2025 for $5,320; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vlastimil Bené on OpeningBid →What is a Vlastimil Bené work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vlastimil Bené work is $2,997.
The median Vlastimil Bené painting sells for $4,637 across 14 lots.
The median Vlastimil Bené work on paper sells for $1,537 across 3 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,637‡ | $18,569‡ | 77.8% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,537‡ | $2,948‡ | 60% | 2025-05-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,776–$4,496‡ | $2,997‡ | $9,634‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,362–$17,658‡ | $12,552‡ | $18,569‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $18,569‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $17,658‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,948‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,537‡ |
‡ 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 Vlastimil Bené worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vlastimil Bené work is $2,997. The median Vlastimil Bené painting sells for $4,637 across 14 lots. The median Vlastimil Bené work on paper sells for $1,537 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Vlastimil Bené painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vlastimil Bené painting is $4,637. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vlastimil Bené's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vlastimil Bené painting is $18,569. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Vlastimil Bené's auction record?
Vlastimil Bené's auction record is $18,569, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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