What is a William Arthur Smith Benson work worth?
1854–1924 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 106 priced auction sales, works by William Arthur Smith Benson have sold for a median of $1,539Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $878Sign up free to see and $3,323Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,550Sign up free to see across 89 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
William Arthur Smith Benson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 114
- Sold rate
- 93%
- Active at auction
- 2004–2026
- Median price
- $1.5kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $59.4kSign up free to see RARE ARTS & CRAFTS CEILING LIGHT, CIRCA 1900, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $1.2k–$5.2kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (103), Bonhams (8), Sworders (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 36 | $545–$2.8kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 45 | $946–$3kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 14 | $3.2k–$9.1kSign up free to see | $6.6kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 5 | $1.4k–$1.8kSign up free to see | $1.5kSign up free to see |
Recent William Arthur Smith Benson sales
- PAIR OF ARTS & CRAFTS ADJUSTABLE TABLE LAMPS, CIRCA 1910, brass — $1,721Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- MATCHED PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS, CIRCA 1900, brass and copper — $551Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- PAIR OF WALL SCONCES, CIRCA 1900, brass — $5,851Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- PAIR OF WALL SCONCES, CIRCA 1900, copper — $4,130Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- ARTS AND CRAFTS OIL LAMP, CIRCA 1890, copper — $946Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- ARTS & CRAFTS TABLE LAMP, CIRCA 1900, copper — $2,925Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- LARGE ARTS & CRAFTS LANTERN, CIRCA 1900, brass — $6,883Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
- ARTS & CRAFTS CEILING LIGHT, CIRCA 1900, brass and copper — $6,883Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 15, 2026
Questions about William Arthur Smith Benson prices
What is a William Arthur Smith Benson work worth?
Based on 106 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Arthur Smith Benson have sold for a median of $1,539, and half of them sold between $878 and $3,323. 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 William Arthur Smith Benson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $59,420 for “RARE ARTS & CRAFTS CEILING LIGHT, CIRCA 1900” at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2024.
How often do William Arthur Smith Benson works sell at auction?
93% of the 114 lots recorded between 2004 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Arthur Smith Benson work?
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Of the 114 lots by William Arthur Smith Benson recorded at auction between 2004 and 2026, 106 found a buyer (93%).
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