Robert Benney Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Benney Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 19, 2023
JUDAICA ENGRAVING TALMUDIST SIGNED ROBERT BENNEY
Est: $100 - $150
Engraving on paper depicting an old Jewish man reading a book. Titled Talmudist in pencil in the lower left. Signed Robert L. Benney Imp. in pencil in the lower right. Robert L. Benney, 1904-2001, was a Romanian-born American illustrator. White mat, golden frame. Collectible Contemporary Judaica Graphic Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 23, 2022
JUDAICA ENGRAVING TALMUDIST SIGNED ROBERT BENNEY
Est: $100 - $150
Engraving on paper depicting an old Jewish man reading a book. Titled Talmudist in pencil in the lower left. Signed Robert L. Benney Imp. in pencil in the lower right. Robert L. Benney, 1904-2001, was a Romanian-born American illustrator. White mat, golden frame. Collectible Contemporary Judaica Graphic Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 25, 2022
JUDAICA ENGRAVING TALMUDIST SIGNED ROBERT BENNEY
Est: $100 - $150
Engraving on paper depicting an old Jewish man reading a book. Titled Talmudist in pencil in the lower left. Signed Robert L. Benney Imp. in pencil in the lower right. Robert L. Benney, 1904-2001, was a Romanian-born American illustrator. White mat, golden frame. Collectible Contemporary Judaica Graphic Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Apr. 11, 2020
Robert Benney (NY, 1904-2001), Rose Bampton
Est: $25 - $25,000
Robert Benney (NY, 1904-2001), Rose Bampton oil on board, 1943, inscribed to verso possibly in artist's hand: "Rose Bampton / Painted for RCA Victor / one of a series of portraits of noted musicians / LIFE Magazine / 1943 / Sat. Eve. Post / Robert Benney," in wooden framing. DOA 16.25 x 17.25 in. Rose Bampton was a well-known American opera singer who performed in the 1930s and 40s. From the Collection of James H. Craig and Randy S. Johnson, Sarasota, Florida Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Mar. 26, 2020
Robert Benney, original illustration art
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Benney (American, 1904-2001), "Fighting Enemy No.2", oil on casein-gesso ground on canvas, signed "Robert Benney" at lower left, signed and titled verso, 14.25"h x 20.25"w (canvas), unframed
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 17, 2019
Robert L. Benney (American, 1904 - 2001) Rolling the Barrels Out of the Rackhouse
Est: $600 - $800
Robert L. Benney (American, 1904 - 2001) Rolling the Barrels Out of the Rackhouse oil on canvas signed Robert L. Benney (lower right) 32 x 30 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 25, 2018
ROBERT BENNEY (1904-2001)
Est: $50 - $100
"Portrait of Jean Cadell" charcoal 15 x 10 1/2 inches. signed. framed 25 x 21 inches (overall)
John McInnis Auctioneers
Jul. 18, 2018
Robert Benney (American 1904-2001)
Est: $100 - $200
DESCRIPTION: An oil on masonite painting titled:"Autumn Field" by Robert Benney. Features a depicition of an array f wild, blossoming flowers. Signed along the lower left as well as on verso of the panel. CIRCA: Mid-Late 20th Ct. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (With Frame) H:32.5" L: 36 1/8" (Without Frame) H:23.75" L:27.5" CONDITION: Good condition, some wear to the frame. ee lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Jan. 23, 2018
Robert Benney (American, 1904-2001), original illustration of Leslie Howard in "Escape", graphite and white watercolor on paper, sig...
Est: $80 - $120
Robert Benney (American, 1904-2001), original illustration of Leslie Howard in "Escape", graphite and white watercolor on paper, signed "Benney", 8-1/2" x 6-1/8, frame size 16" x 13", good condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 14, 2017
Robert Benney, Am., 1904-2001, "Cotton Fields, Geo
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Benney, American, 1904-2001, "Cotton Fields, Georgia", ca. 1950, oil on canvas, signed and illegibly dated on recto at lower right and on verso. Provenance: Marbella Gallery, New York, New York label on verso; Trinity Auctions, Avon, CT, 10/23/2010, lot 109 [MARB3420] (AM)
Litchfield Auctions
Jan. 30, 2016
California Oil for the Pacific War
Est: $500 - $700
Robert L. Benney (1904-2001). San Pedro, California: c. 1943. Gouache on illustration board. Signed lower left. 9 x 7 inches image to pencil border, 12.5 x 10.5 inches overall.
Arader Galleries
Apr. 19, 2015
Original Illustration Art -
Est: -
c1950 9" X 11" Gouache on Paper signed Robert Benney (1904-2001) written on back - "Captain Morgan Buccaneer" one in a series of five paintings on the life of Capt. Morgan for Seagram's Captain Morgan Rum (Benny an
K D Smith Auctions
Mar. 08, 2015
BENNEY, Robert. Oil Painting Cowboy Scene
Est: $300 - $500
(1904-)Professionally framed & matted. Prolific painter and artist who was a combat artist. Works included in: US Navy Art Collection, Dallas Museum of Art, Detroit Historical Museum et all. Signed lower left.
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Jan. 21, 2015
Collection watercolors by Robert Benney (8pcs)
Est: $200 - $400
Collection watercolors by Robert Benney (New York/ Massachusetts, 1904-2001) watercolors on paper, sizes ranging from H12" W9" to H15" W22 1/2" (8pcs)
Charlton Hall
Aug. 09, 2014
W/C/G "Domino(?)Sugar Refinery" Robert L. Benney
Est: $50 - $75
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, penc Support: Canvasboard Artist: Robert L. Benney Artist Dates: 1904 - 2001 Country of Origin: America/ Romania Title & Description: Painting depicts a sugar refinery likely the Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn now defunct. Signed and dated August 26th 1945 on verso. Signature: Signed lower right Date of Work: Dated 1945(?) Frame: Period Work Size: 12" H x 16" W Frame Size: 18" H x 22" X 3" D Weight: 4 pounds Condition: Think cracks on board. Meta: painting, art Artist Biography: Robert L. Benney, a prolific painter and illustrator who belonged to the vanishing breed of American combat artists, died on May 14 in Boston. He was 97 and had recently moved to Boston from Manhattan. Mr. Benney was widely shown, starting with an exhibition of theater drawings at the Museum of the City of New York in 1933. His portraits of war and peace found permanent homes at the Corcoran Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, the Dallas Museum of Fine Art, the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, N.Y., and the Society of Illustrators in Manhattan. His stark oils and watercolors were among the works of combat art featured last year on public television in the documentary "They Drew Fire." The combat art collections of all four armed services in Washington contain examples of Mr. Benney's work. Thirteen of his creations are in the Navy Art Collection at the Naval Historical Center, which put them online. Born in Romania, Robert Benney was brought to New York as a toddler and became a steadfast New Yorker. He studied at the Art Students League and, later in life, taught at the Pratt Institute. At the age of 19, he started his own studio, selling illustrations to newspapers and magazines and eventually winning commissions for paintings from large corporations like AT&T, Standard Oil and Chrysler. For many years, he sketched the stars of stage and screen. When the United States entered World War II, combat artists added another dimension to what the public at home gleaned from grainy newsreels and still photos. Most of the artists were members of the armed forces. Mr. Benney became one of the accredited civilian correspondents who went into battle to paint and draw the reality as well as the raw emotions in what they witnessed at close quarters. They sent home the colors of gun smoke and flamethrowers and bloody bandages. Mr. Benney moved with the troops to cover land, sea and amphibious operations at Saipan and the Marianas. At the behest of Abbott Laboratories, he documented Army medical personnel in action in the South Pacific. His representations of Army medicine were published in "Men Without Guns." Other books to which he contributed were "Our Flying Navy," "The Illustrator in America, 1880- 1980," "WWII" by James Jones, and Life magazine's "Picture History of World War II." He returned to military themes in 1954 when the Society of Illustrators volunteered to cover Air Force operations in North Africa. He underwent some fast combat training to join the Marines in Vietnam for two months at Danang in 1968. Mr. Benney is survived by his wife of 68 years, Celia, and a daughter, Alma Berson of Boston.
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Feb. 17, 2014
W/C/G "Domino(?)Sugar Refinery" Robert L. Benney
Est: $200 - $400
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, penc Support: Canvasboard Artist: Robert L. Benney Artist Dates: 1904 - 2001 Country of Origin: America/ Romania Title & Description: Painting depicts a sugar refinery likely the Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn now defunct. Signed and dated August 26th 1945 on verso. Signature: Signed lower right Date of Work: Dated 1945(?) Frame: Period Work Size: 12" H x 16" W Frame Size: 18" H x 22" X 3" D Weight: 4 pounds Condition: Think cracks on board. Meta: painting, art Artist Biography: Robert L. Benney, a prolific painter and illustrator who belonged to the vanishing breed of American combat artists, died on May 14 in Boston. He was 97 and had recently moved to Boston from Manhattan. Mr. Benney was widely shown, starting with an exhibition of theater drawings at the Museum of the City of New York in 1933. His portraits of war and peace found permanent homes at the Corcoran Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, the Dallas Museum of Fine Art, the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, N.Y., and the Society of Illustrators in Manhattan. His stark oils and watercolors were among the works of combat art featured last year on public television in the documentary "They Drew Fire." The combat art collections of all four armed services in Washington contain examples of Mr. Benney's work. Thirteen of his creations are in the Navy Art Collection at the Naval Historical Center, which put them online. Born in Romania, Robert Benney was brought to New York as a toddler and became a steadfast New Yorker. He studied at the Art Students League and, later in life, taught at the Pratt Institute. At the age of 19, he started his own studio, selling illustrations to newspapers and magazines and eventually winning commissions for paintings from large corporations like AT&T, Standard Oil and Chrysler. For many years, he sketched the stars of stage and screen. When the United States entered World War II, combat artists added another dimension to what the public at home gleaned from grainy newsreels and still photos. Most of the artists were members of the armed forces. Mr. Benney became one of the accredited civilian correspondents who went into battle to paint and draw the reality as well as the raw emotions in what they witnessed at close quarters. They sent home the colors of gun smoke and flamethrowers and bloody bandages. Mr. Benney moved with the troops to cover land, sea and amphibious operations at Saipan and the Marianas. At the behest of Abbott Laboratories, he documented Army medical personnel in action in the South Pacific. His representations of Army medicine were published in "Men Without Guns." Other books to which he contributed were "Our Flying Navy," "The Illustrator in America, 1880- 1980," "WWII" by James Jones, and Life magazine's "Picture History of World War II." He returned to military themes in 1954 when the Society of Illustrators volunteered to cover Air Force operations in North Africa. He underwent some fast combat training to join the Marines in Vietnam for two months at Danang in 1968. Mr. Benney is survived by his wife of 68 years, Celia, and a daughter, Alma Berson of Boston.
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Sep. 19, 2009
Robert Benney (NY, 1904-2001), Mischa Elman
Est: $400 - $600
oil on artist's board, signed at lower right "Robert Benney," inscribed on the verso "Mischa Elman / R.C.A. Victor / J. Walter Thompson / Arthur Blomquist - Art Director" and with Benney's New York studio address, presented in a later gilt wood frame. A famed child prodigy on the violin, Mischa Elman began performing with the Colonne Orchestra while still a boy. His first performance in the United States was at Carnegie Hall in 1908 and he and his family settled in New York permanently not long thereafter. SS 9 x 10.5 in; DOA 17.75 x 19.25 in. This painting was used by RCA in Life Magazine and other magazine advertisements.
Leland Little Auctions
Feb. 03, 2007
Robert Benney
Est: $100 - $300
Robert Benney New York (1904-2001) MAURICE MOSCOVITCH AS SHYLOCK charcoal and ink on paper, framed signed: lower center, sight size: H11" W8 1/2" *Note: Bearing artist's label and title on verso.
Charlton Hall
Oct. 24, 2006
Robert Benney, American, (1904-2000) "Frank Conroy as Jerome de Courvoisier", charcoal and ink wash drawing, signed and inscribed. 12 15/16" x 9 3/8".
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Benney, American, (1904-2000) "Frank Conroy as Jerome de Courvoisier", charcoal and ink wash drawing, signed and inscribed. 12 15/16" x 9 3/8".
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 11, 2006
BENNEY, ROBERT
Est: $75 - $100
BENNEY, ROBERT Oil on cardboard. Whipping scene. Signed lower left. Board 18.25 x 25.5." (1904-2001).
Stamford Auction
Jun. 11, 2006
BENNEY, ROBERT
Est: $75 - $100
BENNEY, ROBERT Oil on canvas board. "Street Scene, Old Hong Kong." Signed lower left. Board 24 x 18." (1904-2001).
Stamford Auction
Jun. 26, 2005
BENNEY, ROBERT L.
Est: $75 - $125
Oil on canvas, Portrait of a Mexican Man. Signed lower right. 19 x 16." (b.1904).
Stamford Auction