Karl Stanley Benjamin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Karl Stanley Benjamin Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 25, 2024
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) FS #15, 1962 (Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #860.)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) FS #15, 1962 signed with the artist's initials and dated 'KB62' (lower right); stamped twice with the artist's name and titled 'FS #15 KARL BENJAMIN' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 42 x 36 in. 106.7 x 91.4 cm. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #860.
Bonhams
Jun. 28, 2024
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925 - 2012) American
Est: $16,000 - $32,000
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925 - 2012) ; oil on canvas / framed ; 1959 ; dimensions 127,5 x 64 cm (50 x 24 in.) ; frame size 131 x 67 cm (51 1/2 x 26 1/3 in.) ; signed and dated lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Art-Torg
Jun. 20, 2024
Karl Benjamin, FS#9 (from the Floating Structure series)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Karl Benjamin FS#9 (from the Floating Structure series) 1962 oil on canvas 40 h x 18 w in (102 x 46 cm) Signed and dated 'KB 62'. Louis Stern Fine Arts has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the online catalogue raisonne of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #683. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1962 by trade, Private Collection | Thence by descent | Collection of Steven Stern, Los Angeles | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 15, 2024
Karl Benjamin, S#7
Est: $600 - $800
Karl Benjamin S#7 1976 screenprint in colors 19.25 h x 19.25 w in (49 x 49 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right '1/35 Karl Benjamin' with blindstamp. This work is number 1 from the edition of 35. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 14, 2024
Curves In and Out (CIO) #5
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Karl Benjamin 1925 - 2012 Curves In and Out (CIO) #5 signed with the artist's initials and dated 63 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 42 by 30 in. 107 by 76.2 cm. Executed in 1963. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #700.
Sotheby's
May. 02, 2024
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN, American 1925-2012, "#2", 1965, oil on canvas, 42 x 42 in. (106.7 x 106.7 cm.), Frame: 44 1/2 x 44 1/2 x 2 in. (113 x 113 x 5.1 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN American, 1925-2012 "#2", 1965 oil on canvas initialed and dated lower right "KB 65", numbered, dated and signed on the stretcher "#2, 1965 / Karl Benjamin"
Shannon's
Apr. 17, 2024
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) Squares – Umber and Black, 1961 (Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #1049.)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) Squares – Umber and Black, 1961 signed with the artist's initials and dated 'KB61' (lower right); signed 'Karl Benjamin' (on the stretcher bar); titled 'Squares- Umber + black' (on a label on the reverse) oil on canvas 12 x 24 in. 30.5 x 61 cm. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #1049.
Bonhams
Oct. 19, 2023
Karl Benjamin, Untitled (Mondrian)
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Karl Benjamin Untitled (Mondrian) 1957 oil on canvas 24 h x 36 w in (61 x 91 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'KB '57'. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It is included in the catalogue raisonne of the paintings of Karl Benjamin as Catalog #2. Provenance: Collection of the artist | Collection of Barry Berkus, Santa Barbara | Sullivan Goss Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA | Private Collection, Los Angeles Exhibited: Karl Benjamin: Paintings from 1950-1965, 10 January - 10 April 2004, Louis Stern Fine Arts, Los Angeles Literature: Karl Benjamin: Paintings from 1950-1965, Louis Stern Fine Arts exhibition catalog, pg. 26 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 29, 2023
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012), "Yellow and Blue Roses," 1953, Oil on canvas, 24.25" H x 12.25" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012) "Yellow and Blue Roses," 1953 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Benjamin; signed again and titled on the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 23, 2023
Karl Stanley Benjamin (American, 1925-2012)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Karl Stanley Benjamin (American, 1925-2012) Untitled, 1955 Oil on canvas, signed and dated l/r., framed. 40 x 15in (101.6 x 38cm) 41 x 17in (104.1 x 43.2cm/frame) Provenance: By descent to the present owner
Fine Estate Inc.
Jun. 13, 2023
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012), "FS #8," 1962, Oil on canvas, 50" H x 40" W
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012) "FS #8," 1962 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: KB; titled in Sharpie on the stretcher, possibly in the hand of the artist; titled again on a gallery label affixed to the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 12, 2023
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) Yellow and Blue Roses, 1953 (Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Louis Stern Fine Arts and Beth...
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) Yellow and Blue Roses, 1953 signed and dated 'Benjamin '53' (lower right); titled 'Yellow and Blue Roses' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 12 in. 61 x 30.5 cm. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Louis Stern Fine Arts and Beth Benjamin.
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2022
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012) Untitled (Highrise), 1954 Oil on canvas 20 x 20 inches
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012) Untitled (Highrise), 1954 Oil on canvas 20 x 20 inches (50.8 x 50.8 cm) Signed and dated lower right: '54 / Benjamin PROVENANCE: Private collection, Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE: Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the artist's paintings, currently being compiled by Beth Benjamin and Louis Stern Fine Arts. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 11, 2022
Schwarz, Karl Benjamin: Romantische Gemählde von Leipzig
Est: €600 - €900
Schwarz, Karl Benjamin. Romantische Gemählde von Leipzig. Eine Folge von vier und zwanzig Prospecten. 1 Bl., IV, 56 S. Mit 10 (statt 24) kolorierten Aquatintatafeln. 19,5 x 24 cm. Neuerer marmorierter Halbleinenband. Leipzig, Karl Tauchnitz, 1804. -- Einzige Ausgabe der reizenden Folge. Vorhanden sind die Tafeln I, II, VII, IX, XIV und XVII bis XXI. – Etwas finger- und braun- bzw. stockfleckig, das Widmungsblatt mit geschlossenem Randeinriss, Tafel XIV lose.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 23, 2022
Karl Benjamin, Untitled (three works)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Karl Benjamin Untitled (three works) 1976 screenprint in colors 20 h × 20 w in (51 × 51 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge of each work 'Benjamin 16/35', '19/35' and '20/35' with blindstamp. These works are number 16, 19 and 20 from the edition of 35. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist | Private Collection, Claremont, CA | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 20, 2022
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) Yellow Landscape, 1953 (Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Beth Benjamin and Louis Stern Fine ...
Est: $35,000 - $55,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) Yellow Landscape, 1953 signed and dated 'Karl Benjamin 1953' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 14 x 26 in. 35.6 x 66 cm. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Beth Benjamin and Louis Stern Fine Arts. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 05, 2022
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN AMERICAN 1925-2012
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Untitled, oil on canvas board, 24 x 20 in (61 x 50.8 cm), framed 25 x 29 in (63.5 x 73.7 cm), signed lower right, dated 1964
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Feb. 27, 2022
Karl Benjamin (1925-2002) American, Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
"Blue & Orange" 1960, hard edge painting, signed and dated lower right, oil on canvas. Exhibited at the Esther Robles Gallery, retains gallery label verso. Provenance: Private collection, California. Karl Benjamin was a painter of dazzling geometric abstractions who established a national reputation in 1959 as one of four Los Angeles-based Abstract Classicists and created a highly acclaimed body of work. Using a full palette and a vocabulary of stripes, squares, triangles, circles, rings and irregular shapes, he created tightly balanced compositions that seem to shimmer, vibrate or explode in space. Benjamin's work fell out of fashion in the 1970s and '80s, but he made an astonishing comeback in later years when his paintings suddenly looked fresh and smart to younger artists, critics and curators. Overall Size: 24 3/4 x 31 in. Sight Size: 24 x 30 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 22, 2022
Karl Benjamin, TG #20, 1961
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Karl Benjamin TG #20, 1961 1961 oil on canvas 42 h × 34 w in (107 × 86 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'KB 61'. Inscribed with color notations in graphite on stretcher to verso by the artist's hand. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonne of the paintings, currently being compiled by Beth Benjamin and Louis Stern Fine Arts. Provenance: Esther Robles Gallery, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous in 1966, Collection of Robert Augustus and Marjorie Christian | Thence by descent condition: Very good condition. The work has been relined. The painted surface is intact, however there still exist diagonal "shadows" of cupping, which was addressed by the lining. Upon inspection under UV light, three areas fluoresce, likely indicating past restoration. The largest area at lower center left, approximately 3" in length. Fine crazing to green area at upper left. Light rubbing to the extreme edges with some associated paint flake losses, primarily along the top edge. Framed without glazing measuring 44 x 36 inches.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 14, 2020
KARL BENJAMIN - STRIPES I
Est: $500 - $800
Lot 7 Karl Benjamin American (1925-2012) Stripes I (1979) silkscreen on Arches paper pencil signed lower right, numbered 20/50 29 3/4 x 35 inches Provenance: From a New Jersey collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Aug. 19, 2020
KARL BENJAMIN - STRIPES I
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lot 79 Karl Benjamin American (1925-2012) Stripes I (1979) silkscreen on Arches paper signed, Printer's Proof 29 3/4 x 35 inches Provenance: From a New Jersey collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 28, 2020
KARL BENJAMIN - STRIPES III
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lot 64 Karl Benjamin American (1925-2012) Stripes III (1979) silkscreen on Arches paper signed, Printer's Proof 29 3/4 x 35 inches Provenance: From a New Jersey collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 28, 2020
KARL BENJAMIN - STRIPES II
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lot 40 Karl Benjamin American (1925-2012) Stripes II (1979) silkscreen on Arches paper signed, Printer's Proof 29 3/4 x 35 inches Provenance: From a New Jersey collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 28, 2020
KARL BENJAMIN - STRIPES I
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lot 26 Karl Benjamin American (1925-2012) Stripes I (1979) silkscreen on Arches paper signed, Printer's Proof 29 3/4 x 35 inches Provenance: From a New Jersey collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Apr. 20, 2020
Karl Benjamin (American, 1925-2012) Untitled, 1951 Oil on canvas laid on board 1
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Karl Benjamin (American, 1925-2012) Untitled, 1951 Oil on canvas laid on board 15-7/8 x 20 inches (40.3 x 50.8 cm) Signed and dated lower left: Karl Benjamin 11-51 PROVENANCE: Private collection, Los Angeles, California. EXHIBITED: Mt. San Antonio College Art Gallery, Walnut, California, "Close Values: The Legacy of Karl Benjamin," September 22-December 8, 2016. LITERATURE: Mt. San Antonio College Art Gallery, Close Values: The Legacy of Karl Benjamin, exhibition catalogue, Walnut, California, 2016, pp. 86-7, illustrated. NOTE: Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Louis Stern Fine Arts and Beth Benjamin. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 15, 2019
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN | #19
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Oct. 26, 2019
Karl Benjamin #2, 1968
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Karl Benjamin (American, 1925-2012) '#2', 1968 Oil on canvas; Signed and dated Karl Benjamin 1968, verso; Titled, verso; Henri Gallery tag, verso
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 24, 2018
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) #11, 1967
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) #11, 1967 signed, titled and dated '#11, 1967 Karl Benjamin' (on the stretcher)oil on canvas18 1/8 x 18 1/8 in.46 x 46 cm
Bonhams
May. 18, 2018
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925-2012) - FS #10
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925-2012) FS #10 oil on canvas 50 x 42 in. (127 x 106.6 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 29, 2018
Karl Stanley Benjamin California Mid-Century Abstract Painting
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925 - 2012, California) Untitled abstract, oil on canvas. Signed and dated "53". Canvas size 24" x 20", framed dimensions 26" x 22".
Hughes Auctions
Nov. 14, 2017
Karl Benjamin, (1925 - 2012 Claremont, CA), "#7", multi-tone purple abstract, Oil on canvas, 42" H x 34" W
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Karl Benjamin (1925 - 2012 Claremont, CA) "#7", multi-tone purple abstract Oil on canvas Signed with initials and dated lower right: KB63, titled on the stretcher 42" H x 34" W Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist as a second place raffle prize at an event at Claremont Graduate School in 1975; Private Collection, Pasadena, CA; sale, John Moran Auctioneers, Pasadena, CA, October, 2016, lot #251; Private Collection, New York, NY. Notes: Framed size: 43" H x 35" W x 2" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 26, 2017
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925-2012) #3, 1981 72 x 48 in. (183 x 122 cm)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925-2012) #3, 1981 titled, dated and signed '1981 Karl Benjamin' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 72 x 48 in. (183 x 122 cm) Footnotes Provenance Hamilton-Lawler Gallery, Denver. Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2016
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN, (AMERICAN, 1925-2012), "#2"
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (american, 1925-2012) "#2" Inscribed with the artist''s name, titled and dated 1968 on the stretcher verso, oil on canvas. 51 x 51 in. (129.4 x 129.4cm) provenance: Henri Gallery, Washington, D.C. Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (acquired from the above in 1969).
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 01, 2016
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925-2012)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Karl Stanley Benjamin (1925-2012) Floating Structures #5, 1962 32 x 40 in. (81.3 x 101.6 cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2016
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012 Claremont, CA)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
''#7'', hard-edge abstract with pink, purple, gray and mauve, signed with initials and dated lower right: KB63, titled on the stretcher, oil on canvas, 42'' H x 34'' W, est: $10,000/15,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 04, 2016
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) #3, 1981 72 x 48 in. (183 x 122 cm)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
KARL STANLEY BENJAMIN (1925-2012) #3, 1981 72 x 48 in. (183 x 122 cm) $ 15,000 - 20,000 £11,000 - 14,000 €13,000 - 18,000 FLAG BID
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2016
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012 Claremont, CA)
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
''#7'', hard-edge abstract with pink, purple, gray and mauve, signed with initials and dated lower right: KB63, titled on the stretcher, oil on canvas, 42'' H x 34'' W, est: $30,000/40,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 03, 2015
KARL BENJAMIN: "UNTITLED"
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
circa 1960 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right Provenance: The Estate of Florence Arnold The sale benefiting the Fresno Pacific University Foundation 24 x 48 inches
Abell Auction
May. 03, 2015
KARL BENJAMIN: "UNTITLED"
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
circa 1962 oil on canvas initialed and dated lower right Provenance: The Estate of Florence Arnold The sale benefiting the Fresno Pacific University Foundation Condition: with abrasion and loss of paint to upper center 30 x 50 inches
Abell Auction
Mar. 01, 2015
#44
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Karl Benjamin. #44, 1964. Oil on canvas. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Louis Stern Fine Arts and Beth Benjamin.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 01, 2015
#32
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Karl Benjamin. #32, 1975. Oil on canvas. Louis Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné of the paintings, currently being compiled by Louis Stern Fine Arts and Beth Benjamin.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 08, 2015
KARL BENJAMIN: "SMALL PERSON"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
circa 1954 oil on masonite signed and dated lower right signed and titled verso with partial label Provenance: The Estate of Florence Arnold The sale benefiting the Fresno Pacific University Foundation 23 x 9 inches
Abell Auction
Sep. 25, 2014
#8, 1967
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Karl Benjamin (1925-2012) #8, 1967 signed, titled and dated '#8, 1967 Karl Benjamin' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 48 1/8 x 36 1/8in. (122.3 x 91.8cm.) Painted in 1967
Christie's
Feb. 23, 2014
Karl Benjamin: #6
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
#6. . 1974. .
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 23, 2014
Karl Benjamin: Untitled
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Untitled. . 1957. .
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 21, 2012
Karl Stanley Benjamin (born 1925)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
#8, 1964 initialed and dated 'KB64' (lower right) and further signed, titled and dated (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 18 x 14in (45.7 x 35.6cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2011
Karl Stanley Benjamin (American, born 1925) Untitled, 1962 44 1/4 x 50in
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Untitled, 1962 initialed and dated 'KB 62' (lower left) oil on canvas 44 1/4 x 50in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2011
Karl Stanley Benjamin (American, born 1925) #7, 1978 50 x 66 1/2in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
#7, 1978 signed, titled and dated 'Karl Benjamin 1978' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 50 x 66 1/2in
Bonhams