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Bennett Bean

American · b. 1941 · Sculptor

Bennett Bean is an American ceramic artist. Although commonly described as a studio potter, some would characterize him as a sculptor and painter who works primarily in studio… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Bennett Bean, Triple Sculpture, c. 2005, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenwareTriple SculptureRago Auctions · $8,890≈ £6,695≈ €7,948Sign up to see
  2. Bennett Bean, Pair on Base #1104, 2004, pit-fired, hand-painted, and gilt earthenware, enameled MDF basePair on Base #1104Rago Auctions · $6,875≈ £5,635≈ €6,620Sign up to see
  3. Bennett Bean, Triple #1640, 2002, pit-fired, hand-painted, and gilt earthenwareTriple #1640Rago Auctions · $6,875≈ £5,635≈ €6,620Sign up to see

Bennett Bean’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 52 auction results for Bennett Bean between 2020 and 2026, of which 51 sold (98%). Recorded sale prices range from $254Sign up free to see to $8.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $8.9kSign up free to see for Triple Sculpture at Rago Auctions in May 2025. The most common medium is sculpture (47 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (47), Bonhams (2) and Sloans & Kenyon (1).

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  1. Bennett Bean, Pair on Base #567, c. 2000, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Pair on Base #567, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    11¼ h x 17 w x 8¾ d in (29 x 43 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 106
    $2,816≈ £2,077≈ €2,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Bennett Bean, Bowl, c. 1995, pit-fired, hand-painted and palladium-leafed earthenware
    Bowl, c. 1995
    Photograph
    5 h x 8⅞ dia in (13 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $512≈ £378≈ €441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Bennett Bean, Vessels, set of two, c. 1990, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Vessels, set of two, c. 1990
    Sculpture
    4⅜ h x 6¼ dia in (11 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $960≈ £708≈ €827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Bennett Bean, Teapot, c. 2005, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Teapot, c. 2005
    Sculpture
    7¼ h x 19½ w x 4½ d in (18 x 50 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 298
    $960≈ £718≈ €832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Bennett Bean, Bowl, c. 2000, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Bowl, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    8¼ h x 11½ dia in (21 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 299
    $960≈ £718≈ €832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Bennett Bean, Wing, c. 2000, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Wing, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    8⅞ h x 17⅜ w x 11¾ d in (23 x 44 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 300
    $1,408≈ £1,054≈ €1,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Bennett Bean, Vases, set of two, c. 2000, pit-fired and painted earthenware
    Vases, set of two, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    9¼ h x 6½ w x 6¼ d in (23 x 17 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $3,072≈ £2,274≈ €2,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Bennett Bean, Bowl, c. 2000, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Bowl, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    5⅝ h x 9⅜ dia in (14 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 207
    $1,664≈ £1,232≈ €1,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Bennett Bean, Four-part Wing on Cabinet, 2003, painted oak, powdered graphite, pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware
    Four-part Wing on Cabinet, 2003
    Drawing · Panel
    21 h x 47¾ w x 7½ d in (53 x 121 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 225
    $1,280≈ £948≈ €1,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Bennett Bean, Vessels, set of two, c. 2000, pit-fired and painted earthenware
    Vessels, set of two, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 4½ dia in (22 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 309
    $1,280≈ £948≈ €1,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Bennett Bean: quick facts

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

$8,890Sign up free to see, for Triple Sculpture at Rago Auctions (May 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Bennett Bean?

The median sale price is $1.3kSign up free to see across 51 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Bennett Bean have sold at auction?

51 of 52 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Bennett Bean?

Rago Auctions, Bonhams and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Bonhams · Sloans & Kenyon

About Bennett Bean

Bennett Bean is an American ceramic artist. Although commonly described as a studio potter, some would characterize him as a sculptor and painter who works primarily in studio pottery. Bean resides in Frelinghuysen Township, New Jersey. Bean is best known for his pit fired white earthenware vessels, especially his collectible, non-functional bowls and teapots. His ceramics works are often asymmetrical, non-functional, and fluid looking.

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