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

# Will Benedict (b. 1978)

## What is Will Benedict’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Will Benedict at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,192 including buyer’s premium (middle half $762–$1,397, n=5). The auction record is $6,250 for Municipal Waste (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Municipal Waste, 2013 | Gouache | $6,250 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Yellow Ochre Moon, 2013 | Archival inkjet print on foamcore and gouache on canvas, in artist's Plexiglas frame | $4,696 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (gouache on foamcore and canvas and archival inkjet print), 2013 | Gouache on foamcore and canvas and archival inkjet print, in artist's frame | $2,413 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 4 | Deep Water Horizon I/II, 2013 | Gouache and archival inkjet print on canvas and foamcore, in artist's frame, in two parts | $2,296 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 5 | Untitled (archival inkjet print and gouache on canvas), 2014 | Archival inkjet print mounted to foamcore and gouache on canvas in artist's galvanized steel and glass frame | $1,863 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | The Buffet, 2014 | Archival inkjet print on foamcore and gouache on canvas, in artist's Plexiglas frame | $1,565 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (archival inkjet print and gouache on canvas), 2014 | Gouache | $1,397 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Wheat Field), 2014 | Archival inkjet print mounted to foamcore and gouache on canvas, in artist's galvanized steel and glass frame | $1,192 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Spicy Like A Cactus), 2015 | Charcoal | $762 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Mozzarella Lip, 2015 | Gouache on canvas with foamcore in artist's frame | $384 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,863 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,863 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Will Benedict is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,714.

A work by Will Benedict sold in 2025 for $1,863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Will Benedict work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Will Benedict work is $1,714.

The median Will Benedict print sells for $2,296 across 7 lots.

The median Will Benedict work on paper sells for $762 across 1 lots.

The median Will Benedict painting sells for $890 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $2,296 | $6,250 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 2 | $890 | $1,397 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $762 | $762 | 50% | 2025-06-11 |

Will Benedict's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $2,296. Paintings (2 lots) median $890, record $1,397.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,714–$3,554 | $2,296 | $6,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,696 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,397 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $762 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $384 |

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 Will Benedict worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Will Benedict work is $1,714. The median Will Benedict print sells for $2,296 across 7 lots. The median Will Benedict work on paper sells for $762 across 1 lots. The median Will Benedict painting sells for $890 across 2 lots.

### What is Will Benedict's auction record?

Will Benedict's auction record is $6,250, set in 2018.

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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, “Will Benedict auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/will-benedict (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.