> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-behnken · updated 2026-11-01

# William Behnken (b. 1943)

## What is William Behnken’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for William Behnken at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $224 including buyer’s premium (middle half $176–$272, n=7). The auction record is $512 for Bronx Crossing (2025, Capsule Gallery Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronx Crossing | Aquatint | $512 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Opening Soon | Aquatint | $320 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Radiance | Aquatint | $224 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | W238 | Aquatint | $224 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Crossroads | Aquatint | $192 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | W 238. and Bay Light, 2 Works | Aquatint | $160 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Bronx Icon | Aquatint | $102 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $224 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $208 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Behnken is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $262. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Behnken is recorded as sold in 2026 for $750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Behnken work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Behnken work is $262.

The median William Behnken print sells for $225 across 15 lots.

The median William Behnken work on paper sells for $350 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $225‡ | $600‡ | — | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $350‡ | $750‡ | — | 2026-04-29 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $155–$225‡ | $224‡ | $425‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $750‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $600‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $512 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $350‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 William Behnken worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Behnken work is $262. The median William Behnken print sells for $225 across 15 lots. The median William Behnken work on paper sells for $350 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Behnken print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Behnken print is $225. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Behnken's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Behnken print is $600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small William Behnken print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Behnken print (small (under 50 cm)) is $224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Behnken's auction record?

William Behnken's auction record is $750, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Behnken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-behnken (updated 2026-11-01).

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.