Benjamin Russell Auction Prices and Value Guide
Benjamin Russell auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 30 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Benjamin Russell auction prices: quick answer
Benjamin Russell auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Benjamin Russell
- Source records
- 30
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Benjamin Russell appraisal factors
Benjamin Russell auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
benjamin russell massachusetts rhode island 1804 1885 sperm whaling with its varieties 1870 colored lithograph 18 x 33 framed 29 5 x 41 · Sandwich Auction House · 2026-04-15 benjamin russell massachusetts rhode island 1804 1885 sperm whaling with its varieties 1870 colored lithograph 18 x 33 framed 29 5 x 41 Sandwich Auction House · 2026-04-15
benjamin russell massachusetts rhode island 1804 1885 sperm whaling with its varieties 1870 colored lithograph 18 x 33 framed 29 5 x 41 · Sandwich Auction House · 2026-01-21 benjamin russell massachusetts rhode island 1804 1885 sperm whaling with its varieties 1870 colored lithograph 18 x 33 framed 29 5 x 41 Sandwich Auction House · 2026-01-21
benjamin russell massachusetts 1804 1885 portrait of the whaleship moctezuma mixed media on paper 17 25 x 24 75 sight framed 27 75 x 34 75 · Eldred's · 2024-11-20 benjamin russell massachusetts 1804 1885 portrait of the whaleship moctezuma mixed media on paper 17 25 x 24 75 sight framed 27 75 x 34 75 Eldred's · 2024-11-20
benjamin russell watercolor gouache and ink over pencil underdrawing ship portrait circa 1874 · Rafael Osona Auctions · 2022-08-07 benjamin russell watercolor gouache and ink over pencil underdrawing ship portrait circa 1874 Rafael Osona Auctions · 2022-08-07
print sperm whaling with its varieties · Willis Henry Auctions Inc. · 2021-08-01 print sperm whaling with its varieties Willis Henry Auctions Inc. · 2021-08-01
abandonment of the whalers in the arctic ocean · Alex Cooper · 2017-03-04 abandonment of the whalers in the arctic ocean Alex Cooper · 2017-03-04
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Benjamin Russell worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Benjamin Russell artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.