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# William Arthur Smith Benson (1854–1924)

## What is William Arthur Smith Benson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for William Arthur Smith Benson at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,121 including buyer’s premium (middle half $958–$2,864, n=16). The auction record is $17,389 for Occasional Table, model No. 480A, circa 1900 (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Occasional Table, model No. 480A, circa 1900, 1900 | Brass, Copper | $17,389 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | William Arthur Smith (W.A.S.) BENSON (1854-1924) Rare monture de lustre Arts & Crafts, en cuivre et laiton fondu, 1885 | En cuivre et laiton fondu | $9,919 | Ader | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Applique à un bras de lumière, 1854 | Verre Signée à deux endroits Benson et WAS B | $5,959 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | A PAIR OF COPPER, BRASS AND GLASS WALL LIGHTS, CIRCA 1900, 1900 | Copper | $5,457 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS, CIRCA 1900, circa 1870 | Brass and copper, stamped W.A.S. BENSON, 204 (2) | $4,415 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS, CIRCA 1890 | <p>brass and copper, each stamped to drip tray W.A.S. BENSON (2)</p> | $3,328 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | ARTS & CRAFTS TABLE LAMP, CIRCA 1900 | <p>copper, brass, with opalescent glass shade, stamped maker's mark</p> | $3,050 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | ARTS & CRAFTS FENDER, CIRCA 1900, circa 1900 | Brass and copper | $2,937 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | CHAFING DISH, CIRCA 1900, circa 1900 | Copper and brass, stamped to base W.A.S. BENSON | $2,937 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | ARTS & CRAFTS FENDER, CIRCA 1900 | <p>copper and brass</p> | $2,802 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 29 | $1,509 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,926 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,139 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Arthur Smith Benson is a British (modern) artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,589. 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 William Arthur Smith Benson sold in 2026 for $4,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Arthur Smith Benson work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arthur Smith Benson work is $1,589.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,919 | $17,389 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William Arthur Smith Benson worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Arthur Smith Benson work is $1,589. 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 William Arthur Smith Benson's auction record?

William Arthur Smith Benson's auction record is $17,389, set in 2016.

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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, “William Arthur Smith Benson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-arthur-smith-benson (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.