Benton Murdoch Spruance Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1904–1967

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ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels between 2021 and 2026, and 11 of them sold (92%). Across 11 sales with a published price, the typical result was $225Sign up free to see to $413Sign up free to see (median $300Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $850Sign up free to see for Untitled at Alderfer Auction in September 2021. Most results come from Alderfer Auction (12).

$850≈ £614≈ €718Sign uprecord priceUntitledAlderfer Auction12auction results2021–2026years recorded92%sold$300Sign up free to seemedian price

Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
12 2021–2026
Price range
$110–$850Sign up free to see
Median price
$300Sign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$300Sign up free to see Oct 2026, Alderfer Auction
Record sale
$850Sign up free to see 2021, Alderfer Auction

Recent sales: Odysseus, · Untitled · Untitled

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Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels: key figures

Auction results
12
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2021–2026
Median price
$300Sign up free to see
Record price
$850Sign up free to see Untitled, Alderfer Auction, Sep 2021

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  1. Odysseus, by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel on paper, sold Oct 2026
    Odysseus,
    Pastel · Paper
    25"h x 16.75"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 1844
  2. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled
    Pastel
    21.5"h x 29.25"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 3068
  3. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, offered Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Pastel
    21.5"h x 29.25"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Alderfer Auction ↗
  4. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Pastel
    30"h x 22"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2176
  5. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    25.5"h x 17.25"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2175
  6. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Dec 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel
    30"h x 22"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 4116
  7. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Dec 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel
    21.5"h x 29.25"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 4110
  8. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel on paper, sold Dec 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    25.5"h x 17.25"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 4109
  9. Spruance by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Sep 2021
    Spruance
    Pastel
    26.5"h x 20.75"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2478a
  10. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel
    25.5"h x 19.5"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2367a
  11. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel
    22.5"h x 34.5"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2348a
  12. Untitled by Benton Murdoch Spruance, Pastel on paper, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    22.5"h x 31"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 2334a

Questions about Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels

How much is a Benton Murdoch Spruance pastel worth?

Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $110 and $850, with a median of $300; half of the 11 priced sales were between $225 and $413. 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 Benton Murdoch Spruance pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $850 for “Untitled”, sold at Alderfer Auction in September 2021.

How much do Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $250 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2021–2026) the median is $300.

How often do Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels sell at auction?

92% of the 12 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Benton Murdoch Spruance pastels sold?

Most of the 12 recorded results come from Alderfer Auction (12). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Benton Murdoch Spruance pastel?

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