Billy Al Bengston Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Billy Al Bengston Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
Billy Al Bengston, Honolulu Watercolor
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Billy Al Bengston Honolulu Watercolor 1982 watercolor on paper collage 5 h x 14.5 w in (13 x 37 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'BAB Honolulu 1982'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 19, 2024
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022), "Plato de Moreno," 1982
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022) "Plato de Moreno," 1982 Watercolor and collage on Arches paper Initialed, titled, and dated in pencil in the lower center: B.A.B; illegibly inscribed in pencil in the lower left corner.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 30, 2024
Billy Al Bengston, Honolulu Watercolor
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Billy Al Bengston Honolulu Watercolor 1982 watercolor on paper collage 8 h x 9 w in (20 x 23 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'B.A.B. Honolulu 1982 ©'. Artist's studio label to frame verso. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 19, 2024
BILLY AL BENGSTON (AMERICAN, 1934-2022) ABSTRACT LITHOGRAPH
Est: $300 - $500
BILLY AL BENGSTON (AMERICAN, 1934-2022) ABSTRACT LITHOGRAPH, with gold foil-like grid overlay, pencil signed, numbered "5.20", and dated in lower margin, paper bearing blindstamp for the Tamarind Institue in Albequrque, New Mexico, titled "Trementina State I" on typed label applied verso, retains full margins. Housed in a modern frame. Dated 1987. 14" x 33 1/2" object, 18 3/4" x 38 1/2" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Oct. 15, 2024
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022), Untitled, 1977
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022) Untitled, 1977 Watercolor, ink, and pencil on paper Unsigned; titled and dated on two gallery labels affixed to the frame's backing board.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 15, 2024
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022), "Puerto Escondido," 1977
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022) "Puerto Escondido," 1977 Watercolor, ink, and pencil on paper Initialed, titled, and dated in pencil on the lower edge, at center: B. A. B.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 25, 2024
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Untitled, 1974
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Untitled, 1974 signed and dated 'Bengston 1974' (lower center) graphite and watercolor on paper 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. 26.7 x 26.7 cm.
Bonhams
May. 19, 2024
Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games
Est: €800 - €3,000
Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A + BENGSTON BILLY AL Knapp Communications Corporation 1984 Rare Vintage Poster mostly in lithograph exhibited in the streets at the time of it's release T.B.E. A + 91 X 61 cm
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 26, 2024
Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A + Knapp Communications Corporation JEUX OLYMPIQUES / OLYMPIC GAMES 1984 Knapp Communications Corporation T.B.E. A +
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 24, 2024
Billy Al Bengston, Tom
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Billy Al Bengston Tom 1968 lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum 26 h x 25 w in (66 x 63 cm) Incised signature and number to verso 'B.A.B. 10/50'. Stamped title, date and number to studio label to verso 'Tom 10/50 1968'. This work is number 10 from the edition of 50. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 17, 2024
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Venice Dracula Watercolor, 1972
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Venice Dracula Watercolor, 1972 signed with the artist's initials, inscribed and dated 'B.A.B. VENICE 1972' (lower center) watercolor on paper 26 x 26 in. 66 x 66 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2024
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Pondosa, 1988
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Pondosa, 1988 acrylic on canvas 18 x 15 3/4 in. 45.7 x 40 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 04, 2024
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022): Untitled
Est: $400 - $600
Billy Al Bengston American, 1934-2022 Eighty-Eight color screenprint on paper 1988; ed. 68/250; signed with initials and numbered in pencil
Abell Auction
Mar. 26, 2024
Billy Al Bengston "BAB 4" Etching 1988
Est: $200 - $400
Billy Al Bengston (American, 1934-2022). Etching on paper titled either "Composition 1" or "BAB 4" depicting a silhouette of a dog against an abstract background with large celestial-like bodies, 1988. From the "In Barcelona Suite (California Portfolio)," 1988-89. Pencil signed and dated along the lower center; numbered 14/75 along the lower left. Provenance: Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco, California; Private Minnesota Collection.
Revere Auctions
Mar. 26, 2024
Billy Al Bengston Barcelona Suite Print 1988
Est: $200 - $400
Billy Al Bengston (American, 1934-2022). Etching with aquatint print on Rives BFK paper depicting a silhouette of a dog against a green and red background with abstracted celestial bodies, 1988. From the "In Barcelona Suite (California Portfolio)," 1988-89. Pencil signed and dated along the lower center; numbered 14/75 along the lower left. Provenance: Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco, California; Private Minnesota Collection.
Revere Auctions
Mar. 09, 2024
Billy Al Bengston (1934 - 2022): Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Billy Al Bengston 1934 - 2022 Untitled watercolor on paper 1980; unsigned, dated in pencil to verso
Abell Auction
Mar. 06, 2024
Billy Al Bengston, Dracula Lanais
Est: $500 - $700
Billy Al Bengston Dracula Lanais 1981 die-cut lithograph in colors 32.5 h x 20.5 w in (83 x 52 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge '74-100 B.A.B. ©1981'. This work is number 74 from the edition of 100. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 21, 2024
Billy Al Bengston, Ka'ao
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Billy Al Bengston Ka'ao 1983 watercolor on paper collage 29 h x 66 w x 4.5 d in (74 x 168 x 11 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower center 'B.A.B. Honolulu 1983'. Inscribed to paper studio label on frame verso 'C#392'. Provenance: Collection of Robert H. Cowgill | Private Collection Exhibited: Billy Al Bengston: Paintings of Three Decades, 13 May - 26 June 1988, Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) Literature: Billy Al Bengston: Paintings of Three Decades, Contemporary Arts Museum exhibition catalog, pg. 131 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 21, 2024
Billy Al Bengston, The Alamo - Blue
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Billy Al Bengston The Alamo - Blue 1969 lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum 36 h x 34 w in (91 x 86 cm) Impressed signature to upper center 'B.A.B.'. This work is from the edition of 20. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 14, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Rio Lobo lacquer and polyester resin on alumi
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Rio Lobo lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum 22 x 23 in. (55.9 x 58.4 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 14, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) She Wore a Yellow Ribbon lacquer on aluminum
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) She Wore a Yellow Ribbon lacquer on aluminum 44 x 48 in. (111.8 x 121.9 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Untitled
Est: $800 - $1,200
Billy Al Bengston Untitled 1979 lithograph in colors image: 28 h x 30 w in (71 x 76 cm) sight: 29 h x 31.5 w in (74 x 80 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower margin 'B.A.B. 1979 37/150' with blindstamp. This work is number 37 from the edition of 150. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 30, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Untitled (Puerto Escondido)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Billy Al Bengston Untitled (Puerto Escondido) 1977 watercolor and graphite on paper 10.25 h x 14 w in (26 x 36 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower center 'B.A.B. Puerto Escondido 1977'. Artist's label to frame verso. Provenance: Estate of Harold Reed | Doyle, New York, Doyle+Design, 18 November 2013, Lot 59 | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 10, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Big Duke oil, lacquer and screws on Masonite,
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Big Duke oil, lacquer and screws on Masonite, in artist's frame 48 3⁄8 x 48 3⁄8 in. (122.7 x 122.7 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 05, 2023
Billy Al Bengston: Untitled/Watercolor, 1976
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Billy Al Bengston Untitled/Watercolor, 1976 Tag on verso Image: 10 x 41 1/4 inches Frame: 11 1/2 x 43 inches
Santa Monica Auctions
Oct. 19, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Venice Watercolor
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Billy Al Bengston Venice Watercolor 1973 watercolor on paper 25 h x 25 w in (63 x 63 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 19, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Honolulu Watercolor
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Billy Al Bengston Honolulu Watercolor 1982 watercolor collage 5 h x 14.5 w in (13 x 37 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'BAB Honolulu 1982'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 19, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Naka Draculas
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Billy Al Bengston Naka Draculas 1981 acrylic on Gatorfoam 17.875 h x 17.875 w in (45 x 45 cm) Signed and dated to center lower edge 'B.A.B. 1981©'. Provenance: James Corcoran Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired in 1981, Laura Lee Stearns Collection | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 29, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Birmingham Small Arms II (B.S.A.) oil on canv
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Birmingham Small Arms II (B.S.A.) oil on canvas 42 x 40 in. (106.7 x 101.6 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Ava oil on canvas 15 x 13 in. (38.1 x 33 cm.)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Ava oil on canvas 15 x 13 in. (38.1 x 33 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 13, 2023
Billy Al Bengston "Turkey Dracula" Mixed Media
Est: $300 - $600
Billy Al Bengston (American, 1934-2022). Lithograph with hand painted watercolor titled "Turkey Dracula" depicting a flower on an abstract green background, 1973. Initialed and numbered 22/24 along the lower center.
Revere Auctions
Sep. 07, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Bostic Dracula; Rocket Dracula Primero (two works)
Est: $600 - $800
Billy Al Bengston Bostic Dracula; Rocket Dracula Primero (two works) 1968 lithograph, lithograph in colors image: 9 h x 8.5 w in (23 x 22 cm) sheet: 14 h x 13.5 w in (36 x 34 cm) 12 h x 23.75 w in (30 x 60 cm) These works are from the edition of 20 published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., Los Angeles. Provenance: Collection of Baldo and Carla Pellegrini, Edizioni O, Milan | Thence by descent Literature: Tamarind 2326, 2328 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 01, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, The Alamo - Blue
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Billy Al Bengston The Alamo - Blue 1969 lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum 36 h x 34 w in (91 x 86 cm) Incised signature, date and number to lower edge at center 'B.A.B. 1969 17/20'. Stamped signature to upper center 'B.A.B'. This work is number 17 from the edition of 20. Provenance: Nicholas Wilder Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous in 1973 by the original owner | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 01, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Honolulu Watercolor
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Billy Al Bengston Honolulu Watercolor 1980 watercolor on paper 10.5 h x 10 w in (27 x 25 cm) Paper studio label to verso. Provenance: Texas Gallery, Houston | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 01, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Watercolor (Lahaina)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Billy Al Bengston Watercolor (Lahaina) 1978 watercolor on paper 20 h x 17 w in (51 x 43 cm) Paper studio label to verso. Provenance: James Corcoran Gallery, Santa Monica | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 18, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Untitled watercolor on paper 13 1/8 x 13 in.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Untitled watercolor on paper 13 1/8 x 13 in. (33.3 x 33 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Naka Draculas acrylic on gatorfoam 18 x 18 i
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Naka Draculas acrylic on gatorfoam 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) John Wayne Series #14 lacquer and polyester
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) John Wayne Series #14 lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum 12 x 11 1/4 in. (30.5 x 28.6 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Elvis oil and lacquer on Masonite, in artist
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Elvis oil and lacquer on Masonite, in artist's frame 24 3/8 x 23 3/8 in. (61.7 x 59.2 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 21, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Honolulu Watercolor
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Billy Al Bengston Honolulu Watercolor 1979 watercolor on paper 7.5 h x 7.5 w in (19 x 19 cm) Provenance: Acquavella Contemporary Art Gallery, New York | Harcourts Gallery, San Francisco | Private Collection Exhibited: Acquavella Contemporary Art Gallery, New York, 1979 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 21, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Honolulu Watercolor
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Billy Al Bengston Honolulu Watercolor 1979 watercolor on paper 41.25 h x 29 w in (105 x 74 cm) Paper studio label to verso. LAMA would like to thank the Billy Al Bengston Studio for their assistance in cataloging this work. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 21, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Tom
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Billy Al Bengston Tom 1968 lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum 25 h x 26 w in (63 x 66 cm) Incised signature and number to verso 'B.A.B. 46/50'. Stamped title, number and date to studio label on verso 'Tom 46/50 1968'. This work is number 46 from the edition of 50. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 21, 2023
Billy Al Bengston, Untitled Miniature
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Billy Al Bengston Untitled Miniature 1959 oil on board in artist's frame 8.75 h x 8.75 w in (22 x 22 cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist c. 1959 to Patricia and Jacques Faure, Los Angeles | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 15, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (American, 1934 - 2022). Honolulu Watercolor, 1981, Watercolor and collage on white wove paper. With two labels verso
Est: $3,750 - $4,750
BILLY AL BENGSTON (American, 1934 - 2022). Honolulu Watercolor, 1981, Watercolor and collage on white wove paper. With two labels verso: (1) the artist's studio label (Venice, California) and Texas Gallery (Houston, Texas) with inventory "TG#127." Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 46.5 in.; frame: 33 x 53 in
Sloans & Kenyon
May. 18, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Alfalfa oil, polymer and sprayed lacquer on M
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Alfalfa oil, polymer and sprayed lacquer on Masonite, in artist's frame 46 3/4 x 31 5/8 in. (118.7 x 80.3 cm.)
Christie's
May. 18, 2023
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Earp oil and sprayed lacquer on Masonite 12 x
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
BILLY AL BENGSTON (1934-2022) Earp oil and sprayed lacquer on Masonite 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm.)
Christie's
May. 07, 2023
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022)
Est: $700 - $900
Untitled, 1982 Lithograph in colors From the numbered edition of 110 Signed, dated, and numbered on recto Image: 30 1/2 x 25 3/8 inches Framed: 35 5/8 x 30 5/8 inches
Santa Monica Auctions
May. 07, 2023
Billy Al Bengston (1934-2022)
Est: $800 - $1,500
Punk Indio, 1982 Six-color lithograph on paper with cut-out relief From the numbered edition of 23 Initialed, dated, and with edition in graphite lower center margin of sheet; publisher and printer blind stamps at lower left and lower right margins of sheet. Signed on recto Image: 24 x 20 inches Framed: 27 3/8 x 23 inches
Santa Monica Auctions