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Frank Weston Benson Watercolors: Auction Prices

1862–1951

Frank Weston Benson watercolors have appeared at auction 11 times in ArtSell’s records between 2007 and 2023; 9 sold, a sell-through rate of 82%. The median price realised is $11.9kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales; the middle half sold for $5kSign up free to see–$15.9kSign up free to see. Canoeing holds the top price on file: $120kSign up free to see at Bonhams (May 2007). Sales were recorded mainly at Sloans & Kenyon (3), Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (2) and Bonhams (2).

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Frank Weston Benson watercolors: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
2007–2023
Median price
$11.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$120kSign up free to see Canoeing, Bonhams, May 2007

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (3), Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (2), Bonhams (2)

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  1. Landscape by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor on paper signed lower left, sold Sep 2023
    Landscape
    Watercolor · Paper
    13 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 87
    $5,000≈ £4,007≈ €4,660HammerSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. Untitled (river scene) by Frank Weston Benson, 1921, watercolor, sold Jun 2020
    Untitled (river scene), 1921
    Watercolor
    9¼ h x 7¼ w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $2,048≈ £1,654≈ €1,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Down the Rapids ( circa 1923) by Frank Weston Benson, watercolor on paper, sold Jul 2019
    Down the Rapids ( circa 1923)
    Watercolor · Paper
    16.5 x 20 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 137
    $50,000≈ £40,238≈ €44,891Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  4. Morning Flight by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor, offered Apr 2019
    Morning Flight
    Watercolor
    13 x 19 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $35,000–55,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  5. Study for Geese Flying by Frank Weston Benson, 1921, watercolor on paper, sold Jul 2016
    Study for Geese Flying, 1921
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 x 14 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 221
    $11,900≈ £9,087≈ €10,804Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  6. Highland Lake with Marshes by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor over pencil, sold Jun 2015
    Highland Lake with Marshes
    Watercolor
    14 1/2 in. x 20 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1187
    $13,400≈ £8,461≈ €11,859HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  7. Frank W. Benson, N. A. by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor of Ducks in Flight, sold May 2015
    Frank W. Benson, N. A.
    Watercolor
    sight - 15" high x 19" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 42
    $600≈ £383≈ €527HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Highland Lake with Marshes by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor over pencil, offered Feb 2015
    Highland Lake with Marshes
    Watercolor
    14 1/2 in. x 20 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 2001
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Footbridge Boothbay by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor on light board shows a footbridge with buildings beyond in a colorful setting, sold Aug 2012
    Footbridge Boothbay
    Watercolor · Board
    10" x 14"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1016
    $5,750≈ £3,647≈ €4,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  10. Yound man on a roan horse in the mountains by Frank Weston Benson, watercolor on prepared watercolor board, sold Dec 2009
    Yound man on a roan horse in the mountains
    Watercolor · Board
    image 15 1/2 x 9 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    $15,860≈ £9,504≈ €10,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Ducks Alighting by Frank Weston Benson, DUCKS ALIGHTING, watercolor on paper, offered Dec 2008
    Ducks AlightingAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor · Paper
    5 1/2 in. x 8 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 806
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  12. Canoeing by Frank Weston Benson, 1928, watercolor on paper on board, sold May 2007
    Canoeing, 1928
    Watercolor · Paper
    21 1/2 x 25 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 546
    $120,000≈ £60,217≈ €88,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. In the Blind by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor scene shows a V-formed flight of ducks flying over a marshy area with cloud and blue sky, sold Feb 2007
    In the BlindAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    10-3/4” x 14”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 107
    $977≈ £496≈ €750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at James D. Julia ↗
  14. In the Blind by Frank Weston Benson, Watercolor scene shows a V-formed flight of ducks flying over a marshy area with cloud and blue sky, offered Aug 2006
    In the BlindAttributed to the artist
    Watercolor
    10-3/4” x 14”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 498
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗

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