Benny Carter Acrylic Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1943–2014

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Of the 8 lots by Benny Carter (acrylic paintings) recorded at auction between 2020 and 2026, 8 found a buyer (100%). Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $438Sign up free to see to $713Sign up free to see (median $475Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Fishing in the Sea of Gallolee (The Good Ship Lollipop), sold at Leland Little in April 2026 for $2kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Leland Little (8).

$2,000≈ £1,477≈ €1,698Sign uprecord priceFishing in the Sea of Gallolee (The Good Ship Lollipop)Leland Little8auction results2020–2026years recorded100%sold$475Sign up free to seemedian price

Benny Carter acrylic paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2020–2026
Price range
$275–$2kSign up free to see
Median price
$475Sign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$2kSign up free to see Apr 2026, Leland Little
Record sale
$2kSign up free to see 2026, Leland Little

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Benny Carter acrylic paintings: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2020–2026
Median price
$475Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Leland Little (8)

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  1. Fishing in the Sea of Gallolee (The Good Ship Lollipop) by Benny Carter, Acrylic on canvas panel, sold Apr 2026
    Fishing in the Sea of Gallolee (The Good Ship Lollipop)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 3025
    $2,000≈ £1,477≈ €1,698HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  2. After 9-11-01 by Benny Carter, Acrylic on canvas with applied star, sold Apr 2026
    After 9-11-01
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 3024
  3. My Life Story by Benny Carter, Acrylic on paper, sold Nov 2025
    My Life Story
    Acrylic · Paper
    17 1/2 x 29 5/8 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1073
  4. The Dream by Benny Carter, Acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2025
    The Dream
    Acrylic · Canvas
    29 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1072
  5. And You Thought They Were Bad Politicians by Benny Carter, Acrylic on plywood, sold Oct 2024
    And You Thought They Were Bad Politicians
    Acrylic
    15 x 19 1.2 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1284
  6. The Garden by Benny Carter, Acrylic on board, sold Aug 2022
    The Garden
    Acrylic · Board
    15 x 13 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 375
  7. The Lord's Supper by Benny Carter, Acrylic on board, sold May 2021
    The Lord's Supper
    Acrylic · Board
    27 1/2 x 40 1/4 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 1152
  8. Drive-In Movie Theater by Benny Carter, Acrylic on plywood depicting the old drive-in theater in Madison, sold Aug 2020
    Drive-In Movie Theater
    Acrylic
    18.5 x 22.5 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 374

Questions about Benny Carter acrylic paintings

How much is a Benny Carter acrylic worth?

Benny Carter acrylic paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $275 and $2,000, with a median of $475; half of the 8 priced sales were between $438 and $713. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Benny Carter acrylic sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $2,000 for “Fishing in the Sea of Gallolee (The Good Ship Lollipop)”, sold at Leland Little in April 2026.

How much do Benny Carter acrylic paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $575 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2020–2026) the median is $475.

How often do Benny Carter acrylic paintings sell at auction?

100% of the 8 acrylic paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Benny Carter acrylic paintings sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Leland Little (8). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Benny Carter acrylic?

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