Vlastimil Beneš (1919–1981)
Vlastimil Beneš is a Czech artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $16,693. 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 Vlastimil Beneš is recorded as sold in 2026 for $17,263; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vlastimil Beneš work is $16,693.
The median Vlastimil Beneš painting sells for $16,693 across 59 lots.
The median Vlastimil Beneš work on paper sells for $4,006 across 6 lots.
The median Vlastimil Beneš sculpture sells for $3,588 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Vlastimil Beneš paintings typically sell for $9,989–$38,578 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Vlastimil Beneš paintings typically sell for $8,996–$17,334 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $16,693†‡ | $92,032 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,006‡ | $8,550‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,588‡ | $3,588‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $63,707‡ | $142,187‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 20 | $8,996–$17,334‡ | $11,573‡ | $32,511‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $9,989–$38,578†‡ | $16,554†‡ | $56,352‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $19,164–$36,872‡ | $28,179‡ | $92,032 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $3,561–$5,183‡ | $4,451‡ | $8,550‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $92,032 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $63,707‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,183‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,588‡ |
‡ 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 Beneš worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vlastimil Beneš work is $16,693. The median Vlastimil Beneš painting sells for $16,693 across 59 lots. The median Vlastimil Beneš work on paper sells for $4,006 across 6 lots. The median Vlastimil Beneš sculpture sells for $3,588 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Vlastimil Beneš paintings typically sell for $9,989–$38,578 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Vlastimil Beneš paintings typically sell for $8,996–$17,334 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Vlastimil Beneš painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vlastimil Beneš painting is $16,693. 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 Vlastimil Beneš's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vlastimil Beneš painting is $92,032.
What is the average price of a medium Vlastimil Beneš painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vlastimil Beneš painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Vlastimil Beneš painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vlastimil Beneš painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vlastimil Beneš's auction record?
Vlastimil Beneš's auction record is $142,187, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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