Howard John Besnia Auction Prices and Value Guide

Howard John Besnia auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,334 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Howard John Besnia auction prices: quick answer

Howard John Besnia auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Howard John Besnia
Source records
1,334
Market update
2026-02-06

Howard John Besnia market snapshot

Howard John Besnia shows thin auction liquidity with 8 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $100. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 4 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-11.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (100.0% · 5 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (0.0% · 0 sales)
  • $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$100
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
4
Median shift vs prior year
+42.9%
Latest recorded sale
2026-01-11

Artist context

About Howard John Besnia

Nationality

American

Howard John Besnia is identified by Wikidata and a Wikipedia language edition as an American artist. The available source pack does not provide an institution-grade biography, verified life dates, training, movement affiliation, or a documented catalogue of works, so those details should remain open rather than inferred from auction titles. Collectors may encounter his name through public auction listings. Appraisily's current matched-record page spans 2023 through 2026 and includes a listing described as an oil painting, but it also characterizes the market sample as thin and the category mix as broad or sparse. For entity matching, the strongest stable identifier in the pack is Wikidata Q19845104. Because the evidence is limited, works bearing this name should be assessed from their own signatures, inscriptions, provenance, medium, condition, and auction documentation. The present research does not support assigning Besnia to a movement, school, recurring subject, or defined period.

Oil painting

Common works and media

The collected sources do not establish a complete catalogue of Howard John Besnia's work. Appraisily's auction data includes at least one lot described as an oil painting and groups matched records across paintings, works on paper and prints, sculpture or mixed media, and decorative art or editions. Because the category mix is described as broad or sparse, these groupings should be treated as search and comparison categories rather than a confirmed account of the artist's established practice. Medium, support, signature, inscriptions, and edition details should be verified for each object.

Market and appraisal context

The available Appraisily market sample is thin, so individual results should not be treated as a dependable price forecast. A useful appraisal comparison should match the work's medium, dimensions, date, condition, subject, attribution confidence, and, where relevant, edition information. Signatures, inscriptions, provenance, restoration history, exhibition records, and catalogue references can also affect how a lot is understood. Compare realized prices on a consistent basis because auction reporting may differ in its treatment of buyer premiums and fees. Private transactions, incomplete feeds, and later attribution changes may not appear in the public record, making direct inspection and current comparable sales important.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Fine art and paintings
  • Works on paper and prints
  • Sculpture and mixed media
  • Decorative art and editions

Value drivers

  1. Medium, dimensions, date, and the work's place within the artist's career
  2. Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
  3. Signature, inscriptions, edition information, and attribution confidence
  4. Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
  5. Comparable public auction sales for works similar in medium, size, date, condition, and attribution
  6. Subject matter, rarity, and current demand

Appraisal caveats

  • The Appraisily page describes the matched market sample as thin, with 15 records and 8 priced records covering 2023–2026. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/howard-john-besnia/
  • Public auction results are appraisal inputs rather than definitive valuations; private sales and incomplete auction feeds may be absent. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/howard-john-besnia/
  • Reported auction totals may handle buyer premiums and fees differently, so comparisons should use consistent price definitions. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/howard-john-besnia/
  • Authentication, attribution, and condition can materially affect value. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/howard-john-besnia/

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: low confidence, thin source quality.

Source-grounded artist Markdown

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.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Howard John Besnia

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Howard John Besnia 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 Howard John Besnia artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.