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# W.a.s. Benson (1854–1924)

W.a.s. Benson is a British artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,032. 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 W.a.s. Benson sold in 2025 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W.a.s. Benson work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W.a.s. Benson work is $1,032.

The median W.a.s. Benson sculpture sells for $6,000 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $6,000 | $13,467 | — | 2015-11-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $13,467 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $6,000 |

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 W.a.s. Benson worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W.a.s. Benson work is $1,032. The median W.a.s. Benson sculpture sells for $6,000 across 3 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 W.a.s. Benson's auction record?

W.a.s. Benson's auction record is $34,629, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.