Thomas Hart Benton Gouaches: Auction Prices

American · 1889–1975

ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Thomas Hart Benton gouaches between 2012 and 2023, of which 6 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $3,000 to $22,000, with a median of $8,500 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $22,000 for “If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem” at Brunk Auctions in 2017.

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1. 
   Study for Jacques Cartier in "Jacques Cartier Discovers the Indians, 1956

   Gouache · ed. 1/2

   19" x 12 1/2"

   Circle Auction · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 54
   $3,000≈ £2,374≈ €2,759HammerSign up free to seeView at Circle Auction ↗
2. 
   Tug, 1924-8

   Gouache

   20" x 13"

   Circle Auction · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 24
   $5,250≈ £4,154≈ €4,828HammerSign up free to seeView at Circle Auction ↗
3. 
   But as a Shadow That Fleeteth Away, 1940-42

   Gouache · Paper

   10-1/4 x 6-1/2 in. (image) 13-1/4 x 10-7/8 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Sep 16, 2017 · Lot 801
   $7,000≈ £5,152≈ €5,851HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
4. 
   Hallelujah!, 1940-42

   Gouache · Paper

   10-1/4 x 6-5/8 in. (image) 14-1/4 x 11-1/4 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 594
   $13,000≈ £10,419≈ €12,031HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   But as a Shadow That Fleeteth Away, 1940-42

   Gouache · Paper

   10-1/4 x 6-1/2 in. (image) 13-1/4 x 10-7/8 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 593
   $10,000≈ £8,015≈ €9,255HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
6. 
   If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, 1940-42

   Gouache · Paper

   10-1/4 x 6-1/4 in. (image) 12-1/2 x 12 in. (sheet)

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2017 · Lot 592
   $22,000≈ £17,632≈ €20,361HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Figure Study for "Over the Mountains,"

   Gouache · Paper

   17 3/4 x 13 1/4in

   Bonhams · Dec 4, 2013 · Lot 12
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Figure Study for "Over the Mountains,"

   Gouache · Paper

   17 3/4 x 13 1/4in

   Bonhams · Nov 28, 2012 · Lot 5
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗

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