> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ward-bennett · updated 2026-11-02

# Ward Bennett (1917–2003)

## What is Ward Bennett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Ward Bennett at 14 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $928–$5,480, n=11). The auction record is $18,900 for 'Sled' Lounge Chairs (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Sled' Lounge Chairs, 1918 | Chrome-plated steel, wicker, bamboo, suede upholstery | $18,900 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | lounge chairs, 1960 | Leather | $15,000 | Wright | May 2005 |
| 3 | Scissor chairs, 1968 | Upholstery, ash | $13,970 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Scissor chairs, pair | USA, 1968 upholstery, ash | $13,970 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | desk, 1965 | Aluminum | $10,200 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 6 | Scissor chairs, 1968 | Ash, leather | $8,320 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Sled lounge chairs, 1966 | Bamboo | $6,350 | Wright | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | lounge chairs, 1965 | Aluminum | $6,250 | Wright | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | desk, 1965 | Desk | $5,938 | Wright | Mar 2013 |
| 10 | lounge chairs, 1965 | Aluminum | $5,715 | Wright | Mar 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 79 | $1,764 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $1,708 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,694 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ward Bennett is an American artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,757. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ward Bennett sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ward Bennett work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ward Bennett work is $1,757.

The median Ward Bennett sculpture sells for $1,161 across 16 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 | 20 | $1,161 | $10,200 | 80% | 2024-09-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $13,970 | $18,900 | — | 2026-01-08 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $313–$2,000 | $756 | $6,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $10,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $6,250 |

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 Ward Bennett worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ward Bennett work is $1,757. The median Ward Bennett sculpture sells for $1,161 across 16 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 Ward Bennett sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ward Bennett sculpture is $1,161.

### What is Ward Bennett's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ward Bennett sculpture is $10,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Ward Bennett sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ward Bennett sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ward Bennett's auction record?

Ward Bennett's auction record is $18,900, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ward Bennett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ward-bennett (updated 2026-11-02).

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.