William Behnken Etchings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1943

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William Behnken etchings have appeared at auction 8 times in ArtSell’s records between 2021 and 2025; 6 sold, a sell-through rate of 75%. Half of the priced sales fell between $128Sign up free to see and $216Sign up free to see, with a median of $160Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $544Sign up free to see for From Kingsbridge Heights at Capsule Auctions in July 2025. Sales were recorded mainly at Capsule Auctions (6) and Circle Auction (2).

$544≈ £402≈ €464Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumFrom Kingsbridge HeightsCapsule Auctions8auction results2021–2025years recorded75%sold$160Sign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
8 2021–2025
Price range
$128–$544Sign up free to see
Median price
$160Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$128Sign up free to see Jul 2025, Capsule Auctions
Record sale
$544Sign up free to see 2025, Capsule Auctions

Recent sales: Bronx Night · From Kingsbridge Heights · Quiet Night

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Auction results
8
Sold rate
75%
Active at auction
2021–2025
Median price
$160Sign up free to see
Record price
$544Sign up free to see From Kingsbridge Heights, Capsule Auctions, Jul 2025

Top auction houses: Capsule Auctions (6), Circle Auction (2)

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  1. Bronx Night by William Behnken, 1988, etching, sold Jul 2025
    Bronx Night, 1988
    Etching · ed. 10/25
    image: 14 x 19 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 45
    $128≈ £95≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  2. Bronx Crossing by William Behnken, 1991, etching, sold Jul 2025
    Bronx Crossing, 1991
    Etching · ed. 18/50
    image: 17 1/2 x 24 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 44
    $224≈ £166≈ €191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  3. Quiet Night by William Behnken, 1991, etching, sold Jul 2025
    Quiet Night, 1991
    Etching · ed. 13/50
    image: 23 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 43
    $128≈ £95≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  4. From Kingsbridge Heights by William Behnken, 1989, etching, sold Jul 2025
    From Kingsbridge Heights, 1989
    Etching · ed. 224/50
    image: 17 1/4 x 23 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 42
    $544≈ £402≈ €464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  5. Gift of Light by William Behnken, 1994, etching, sold Jul 2025
    Gift of Light, 1994
    Etching
    image: 10 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 41
    $128≈ £95≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  6. Still Life With Nautilus by William Behnken, 1994, etching, sold Jul 2025
    Still Life With Nautilus, 1994
    Etching · ed. 9/50
    image: 18 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 40
    $192≈ £142≈ €164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  7. Soft Night by William Behnken, 1988, Etching on paper, offered Mar 2021
    Soft Night, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/2
    13 1/2" x 10 3/4" (image)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗
  8. Untitled by William Behnken, 1988, Etching on paper, offered Mar 2021
    Untitled, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/4
    14" x 19" (image)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗

Questions about William Behnken etchings

How much is a William Behnken etching worth?

William Behnken etchings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $128 and $544, with a median of $160; half of the 6 priced sales were between $128 and $216. 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 William Behnken etching sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $544 for “From Kingsbridge Heights”, sold at Capsule Auctions in July 2025.

How much do William Behnken etchings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $160 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2021–2025) the median is $160.

How often do William Behnken etchings sell at auction?

75% of the 8 etchings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Behnken etchings sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Capsule Auctions (6), Circle Auction (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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