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Lynda Benglis

American · b. 1941 · Painter, Sculptor

Lynda Benglis is an American sculptor and visual artist known especially for her wax paintings and poured latex sculptures. She maintains residences in New York City, Santa Fe,… (Wikipedia)

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49auction results2005–2026years recorded92%sold (45)$12.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Lynda Benglis, Untitled, from the Volcano Series, 1993, stainless steel, wire mesh and bronzeUntitled, from the Volcano SeriesBonhams · $327,975≈ £283,986≈ €328,303Sign up to see
  2. Lynda Benglis, Mask II, 1991, stainless steel wire mesh, sprayed zinc, copper and babbittMask IIBonhams · $216,400≈ £165,671≈ €187,945Sign up to see
  3. Lynda Benglis, Metz, 1985, bronze wire, chrome, nickelMetzPhillips · $127,400≈ £80,116≈ €94,848Sign up to see

Lynda Benglis’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 49 auction results for Lynda Benglis between 2005 and 2026, of which 45 sold (92%). Recorded sale prices range from $188Sign up free to see to $328kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $328kSign up free to see for Untitled, from the Volcano Series at Bonhams in September 2022. The most common medium is sculpture (18 lots). Most results come from Phillips (15), Rago Auctions (10) and Bonhams (8).

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  1. Lynda Benglis, Untitled, 2003, Unique marker and acrylic drawing with collage of photographs, on wove paper
    Untitled, 2003
    Photograph · Paper
    4 x 9 in. (10.2 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    $2,451≈ £1,862≈ €2,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lynda Benglis, N.Z. of N.M., 1994, purified pigmented beeswax, dammar resin and gesso on Masonite
    N.Z. of N.M., 1994
    Drawing · Board
    36 h x 4⅝ w x 1½ d in (91 x 12 x 4 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 243
    $48,640≈ £36,003≈ €41,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Lynda Benglis, Flesh Spot, 1993, purified pigmented beeswax and dammar resin on canvas
    Flesh Spot, 1993
    Drawing · Canvas
    diameter 30.5 cm (12 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £3,870≈ $5,153≈ €4,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Lynda Benglis, Elephant Butte, 1993-1994, purified pigmented beeswax and dammar resin on canvas
    Elephant Butte, 1993-1994
    Drawing · Canvas
    diameter 30.5 cm (12 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    £5,418≈ $7,214≈ €6,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Lynda Benglis, Untitled (Pleats, Palmettos, and Paint)
    Untitled (Pleats, Palmettos, and Paint)
    9.5" h x 7.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 102
    $800≈ £600≈ €687HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Lynda Benglis, Very Classy, 1970, Farbiger Polyurethanschaum
    Very Classy, 1970
    Farbiger Polyurethanschaum
    28 × 92 × 83 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 712
    €82,550≈ $95,477≈ £72,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Lynda Benglis, Mask II, 1991, stainless steel wire mesh, sprayed zinc, copper and babbitt
    Mask II, 1991
    Sculpture · Panel
    25 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 in (64.1 x 21.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 204
    $216,400≈ £165,671≈ €187,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Lynda Benglis, Ghost Dance, 1992, bronze with gold leaf
    Ghost Dance, 1992
    Sculpture · ed. AP
    12 1/2 x 15 5/8 x 14 5/8 in (31.8 x 39.7 x 37.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 205
    $12,160≈ £9,309≈ €10,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Lynda Benglis, Three Swanlake, 2002-03, C-print with gold leaf
    Three Swanlake, 2002-03
    Photograph
    15½ h x 19½ w in (39 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $762≈ £555≈ €651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Lynda Benglis, Lagniappe I, 1978, cast pigmented paper, acrylic, glitter, polypropylene
    Lagniappe I, 1978
    Acrylic · Paper
    50 h x 26 w x 11 d in (127 x 66 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $21,120≈ £15,756≈ €18,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Lynda Benglis: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Lynda Benglis at auction?

$327,975Sign up free to see, for Untitled, from the Volcano Series at Bonhams (September 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Lynda Benglis?

The median sale price is $12.8kSign up free to see across 45 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Lynda Benglis have sold at auction?

45 of 49 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Lynda Benglis?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Bonhams

Lynda Benglis signature

12 catalogued lots by Lynda Benglis record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (63% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse5
  • on the stretcher1
  • lower right1
  • lower left1

Form

  • signed and dated7
  • signed4
  • initialled1
  • Signed, titled and dated "L Benglis '93 "Devil's Bath"" on the reverse — Devil's Bath, Phillips, May 14, 2025
  • Signed and dated "L Benglis 1965" on the reverse — Untitled, Phillips, May 15, 2024
  • Signed, titled and dated ‘#3 Lynda Benglis 12/79’ lower left — Patang Fossil Paper #3, Phillips, May 18, 2023

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About Lynda Benglis

Lynda Benglis is an American sculptor and visual artist known especially for her wax paintings and poured latex sculptures. She maintains residences in New York City, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kastellorizo, Greece, and Ahmedabad, India.

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