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Ben

1910–2006

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27auction results2025–2026years recorded78%sold (21)$704Sign up free to seemedian price

2 works by Ben with an auction history (offered more than once) →

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  1. Ben, Honolulu Street Scene, 1938, oil on canvasHonolulu Street SceneBonhams · $23,040≈ £17,189≈ €20,200Sign up to see
  2. Ben, Palm Grove, 1945, gouache on paperPalm GroveBonhams · $4,096≈ £3,056≈ €3,591Sign up to see
  3. Ben, Passing Shadows in a Hot Country, 1951, oil on canvasPassing Shadows in a Hot CountryBonhams · $3,840≈ £2,868≈ €3,326Sign up to see

Ben’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 27 auction results for Ben between 2025 and 2026, of which 21 sold (78%). Recorded sale prices range from $102Sign up free to see to $23kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $23kSign up free to see for Honolulu Street Scene at Bonhams in July 2026. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (11 lots). Results come from Bonhams (27).

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  1. Ben, A Group of 5 Etchings, 1938-43, Five etchings on wove paper, four signed in pencil, each titled and annotated 'a.p.' (artist's proofs, aside from the edition)
    A Group of 5 Etchings, 1938-43
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    each sheet approx. 15 x 11 1/4in (38.1 x 28.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 411
    $512≈ £379≈ €446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Ben, Composition with Black Shields, 1962-1963, acrylic and collage on Masonite
    Composition with Black Shields, 1962-1963
    Acrylic · Board
    17 1/8 x 18 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 100
    $102≈ £76≈ €90Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ben, Sunny Day, 1962, acrylic and collage on Masonite
    Sunny Day, 1962
    Acrylic · Board
    48 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 101
    $1,152≈ £859≈ €1,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ben, Godot, 1960, ink and paper collage on Masonite
    Godot, 1960
    Mixed media · Board
    10 x 6 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    $205≈ £153≈ €180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Ben, Lunar IV (Remains of Habitation), 1960, acrylic and collage on Masonite
    Lunar IV (Remains of Habitation), 1960
    Acrylic · Board
    24 x 36 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 103
    $358≈ £267≈ €314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Ben, Waikiki No. 10 – Sunset, 1965, acrylic and collage on Masonite
    Waikiki No. 10 – Sunset, 1965
    Acrylic · Board
    60 x 48 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 104
    $832≈ £621≈ €729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Ben, Diagram for a Volcano (Housebroken), 1964, acrylic and collage on Masonite
    Diagram for a Volcano (Housebroken), 1964
    Acrylic · Board
    24 x 30 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 105
    $358≈ £267≈ €314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Ben, Pillow Me, 1966, acrylic on Masonite
    Pillow Me, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    24 x 18 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 106
    $230≈ £172≈ €202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Ben, Shadow, 1966, acrylic on Masonite
    Shadow, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    36 x 48 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 107
    $640≈ £477≈ €561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Ben, Sun Arc II, 1964, acrylic and collage on Masonite
    Sun Arc II, 1964
    Acrylic · Board
    32 x 40 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 108
    $243≈ £181≈ €213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗

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Ben: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ben at auction?

$23,040Sign up free to see, for Honolulu Street Scene at Bonhams (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ben?

The median sale price is $704Sign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ben have sold at auction?

21 of 27 recorded lots sold between 2025 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ben?

Bonhams accounts for the most recorded results. Bonhams

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