What is a Benny Carter painting worth?
1943–2014 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 28 priced auction sales, works by Benny Carter have sold for a median of $500Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $381Sign up free to see and $1,275Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $500Sign up free to see across 25 sales. In the last five years the median was $775Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings. Past auction results are shown for reference. Every piece is valued individually by a licensed appraiser.
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Benny Carter prices by medium
- Auction results
- 29
- Sold rate
- 97%
- Active at auction
- 2012–2026
- Median price
- $500Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $2.9kSign up free to see Little New York, Leland Little, Apr 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $325–$900Sign up free to see | $500Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $450–$2.9kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Leland Little (23), Brunk Auctions (2), Michaan's Auctions (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $525–$1.4kSign up free to see | $660Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 18 | $356–$1.4kSign up free to see | $488Sign up free to see |
Recent Benny Carter sales
- Fishing in the Sea of Gallolee (The Good Ship Lollipop), Acrylic on canvas panel — $2,000Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Apr 16, 2026
- After 9-11-01, Acrylic on canvas with applied star — $900Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Apr 16, 2026
- The Dream, Acrylic on canvas — $650Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Nov 25, 2025
- My Life Story, Acrylic on paper — $450Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Nov 25, 2025
- And You Thought They Were Bad Politicians, Acrylic on plywood — $500Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Oct 24, 2024
- The Garden of Eden U.S.A, oil on canvas — $2,625Sign up free to see, Case Antiques, Jan 28, 2023
- Lady Liberty, NY Gateway to Freedom, paint and cut mirror on wood — $500Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Oct 11, 2022
- The Garden, Acrylic on board — $400Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Aug 11, 2022
Questions about Benny Carter prices
What is a Benny Carter painting worth?
Based on 28 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Benny Carter have sold for a median of $500, and half of them sold between $381 and $1,275. For paintings alone the median is $500 (25 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Benny Carter sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $2,900 for “Little New York” at Leland Little in April 2022.
Which Benny Carter medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $1,675 (2 sales).
How often do Benny Carter works sell at auction?
97% of the 29 lots recorded between 2012 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Benny Carter painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 29 lots by Benny Carter recorded at auction between 2012 and 2026, 28 found a buyer (97%).
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