William Behnes Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Behnes Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 07, 2023
William Behnes, English, 1795-1864, a white marble…
Est: £600 - £1,000
William Behnes, English, 1795-1864, a white marble portrait bust of a gentleman, dated 1831, restorations, signed to the reverse W.BEHNES SCULP.LONDON 1831, on a waisted socle and a later associated painted plaster pedestal column, the bust - 72cm high; the pedestal - 109.8cm (2)
Roseberys
Apr. 21, 2022
William Behnes (British, 1794-1864)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Behnes (British, 1794-1864) Portrait Bust of a Man, 1824 carved marble signed W. Behnes Sculptor London and dated Height 34 inches. Property from the Estate of Jules and Gwen Knapp, Glencoe, Illinois Provenance: Dunning Auctions, Elgin, Illinois, 20-22 May 1995, Lot 1090
Hindman
Jan. 20, 2022
Portrait bust of boy, probably Charles William Lambton (1818-1831)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Property removed from Fenton House to be sold on behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham Attributed to William Behnes Portrait bust of boy, probably Charles William Lambton (1818-1831) white marble, on a serpentine marble socle 42cm., 16½in. overall
Sotheby's
Apr. 22, 2021
William Behnes (English, 1794-1864)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Behnes (English, 1794-1864) Bust carved white marble with an associated pedestal Height overall 59 inches.
Hindman
Mar. 24, 2021
William Behnes, English, 1795-1864, a white marble portrait bust of a gentleman, dated 1844, in
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
William Behnes, English, 1795-1864, a white marble portrait bust of a gentleman, dated 1844, inscribed to the reverse BEHNES SC 1844, on a waisted marble socle, 78cm high Note: William Behnes found fame at a young age. He first exhibited at the R.A. in 1815 and quickly accumulated a following with many commissions. The Art Journal, referring to a bust of Clarkson, wrote that they had 'never seen anything finer in modern or ancient art'. While H. Weekes was inclined to rate him as the superior of Chantrey in the field of portrait sculpture. Sadly Behnes, in middle age, fell into financial difficulties and died a pauper. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Jul. 15, 2016
William Behnes (1795-1864): Bust of a Gentleman
Est: $300 - $500
William Behnes (1795-1864): Bust of a Gentleman Inscribed, 'W. Behnes Sculptor in Ord to Her Majesty'. 31 1/2 in.
STAIR
Jun. 17, 2016
William Behnes (English, 1795-1864), Bust of George Cruikshank
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
circa 1855, bronze bust of the caricaturist and illustrator, signed "Behnes Sc." beneath a gilt facsimile of Cruikshank's signature, with foundry mark to side reading, "Boyer Fres. Bronziers A Paris." 25.25 in. Plaster casts of this bust are housed at the National Portrait Gallery and the British Museum in London.
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 13, 2015
WILLIAM BEHNES (BRITISH, 1794-1864); BRONZE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK
Est: $600 - $900
WILLIAM BEHNES (BRITISH, 1794-1864); BRONZE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK Titled and inscribed: George Cruikshank / Behnes; inscribed with foundry mark of : "Boyer Frere Bronziers A Paris"; there is a plaster cast of Cruikshank by Behnes at the National Portrait Gallery, London, NPG1300 - h:25.50 in. Provenance: purchased in the 1980s, Private Collection
Potomack Company
Sep. 02, 2014
William Behnes (British, 1795-1864): A white marble portrait bust of a gentleman dated 1857 together with simlar period white marble bust of a gentleman in classical drapery
Est: £500 - £800
the first bust modelled full face with long side whiskers clad in a frockcoat, the rear signed and dated BEHNES 1857 on circular waisted socle, the second bust with curling hair looking to dexter clad in a draped robe, on later circular waisted scole, both weathered, 73cm and 75cm high2
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2013
An English carved marble bust of a gentleman -William Behnes (English, 1795-1864)-dated 1835
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Depicted gazing forward wearing a robe, on rectangular plinth base, inscribed W. BEHNES sculp. LONDON. 1835. height 26in (66cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2012
After William Behnes, British (1795-1864) A late 19th century carved white marble bust of Dr Benjamin Travers
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
depicted looking slightly to sinister and wearing a toga, signed to the reverse W BEHNES S.C. LONDON 1886, raised on a later cylindrical socle, together with a 19th century Serpentine marble pedestal,the bust 67cm high (26.25") 83cm (32.5"), high including socle, the pedestal 112cm high,.
Bonhams
Mar. 07, 2012
William Behnes (1795 - 1864): A Victorian painted plaster portrait bust of a gentlemanInscribed to the reverse 'W. BEHNES, Sculptor in Ord[inary] to Her MAJESTY'
Est: £200 - £300
Inscribed to the reverse 'W. BEHNES, Sculptor in Ord[inary] to Her MAJESTY' Looking slightly to sinister, with side whiskers and wearing a toga, raised on a black-painted waisted circular socle, painted all-over in light brown, 79cm high
Bonhams
Mar. 06, 2012
William Behnes (1795 - 1864): A Victorian painted plaster portrait bust of a gentlemanInscribed to the reverse 'W. BEHNES, Sculptor in Ord[inary] to Her MAJESTY'
Est: £200 - £300
Inscribed to the reverse 'W. BEHNES, Sculptor in Ord[inary] to Her MAJESTY' Looking slightly to sinister, with side whiskers and wearing a toga, raised on a black-painted waisted circular socle, painted all-over in light brown, 79cm high
Bonhams
Nov. 03, 2010
William Behnes (1795-1864): A 19th century carved white marble bust of a gentleman
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Looking to dexter, wearing a toga, on a waisted circular socle, signed to the reverse 'W BEHNES S.C.', 82cm high (32" high).
Bonhams
Sep. 08, 2010
[ Miniatures ]
Est: £200 - £300
William Behnes (1795-1864) Portrait of a Naval Captain in uniform, his left hand on his sword Signed and dated 1815 Pencil 130 x 108mm
Woolley & Wallis
May. 18, 2010
AN EARLY VICTORIAN WHITE MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
AN EARLY VICTORIAN WHITE MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN WILLIAM BEHNES (1795-1864), DATED 1831 Inscribed to reverse 'W.BEHNES/SCULP. LONDON/1831' 26 in. (66 cm.) high
Christie's
May. 11, 2010
William Behnes (1795-1864): A carved white marble bust of a gentleman
Est: £400 - £600
looking forward with furrowed brow, wearing a toga, on a waisted socle, signed to the reverse 'W Behnes Sculpr London', 75cm high
Bonhams
Apr. 08, 2010
William Behnes (British, 1795-1864) A Naval Officer, wearing Captain's full dress coat and epaulettes, his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A Naval Officer, wearing Captain's full dress coat and epaulettes, his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword. Pencil on paper, signed on the obverse and dated W Behnes/ **1815, maple wood frame. Rectangular, 132mm (5 3/16in) high
Bonhams
Mar. 09, 2010
William Behnes (1795-1864): A carved white marble bust of a gentleman
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
looking forward with furrowed brow, wearing a toga, on a waisted socle, signed to the reverse 'W Behnes Sculpr London', 75cm high
Bonhams
Jan. 20, 2010
After William Behnes (1795-1864): A 19th carved white marble bust of a gentleman
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
looking forward with furrowed brow, wearing a toga, on a waisted socle, signed to the reverse 'W Behnes Sculpr London', 75cm high
Bonhams
Sep. 10, 2008
A carved marble bust, signed William Behnes, Sc. London 1842
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A William Behnes. A carved marble bust of a gentleman, in classical robes, dated 1842, on turned socle, signed 34ins
Gorringes
Dec. 06, 2007
A CARVED MARBLE HERM BUST OF A GENTLEMAN
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
A CARVED MARBLE HERM BUST OF A GENTLEMAN BY WILLIAM BEHNES, 1821 Depicted facing slightly to his proper right; signed and dated to one side 'Wm. BEHNES SCULPTOR. London 1821; very minor chips 24¾ in. (62.8 cm.) high
Christie's
Jun. 28, 2007
William Behnes British, 1795-1864 , A bust of a man
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
signed: W. BEHNES. / SCULPT LONDON / 1837 white marble
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2007
WILLIAM BEHNES (1795-1864)
Est: £400 - £600
John Earl of Eldon taken in Lincons Inn Hall, 1817 inscribed 'A Sketch from the Bar in Lincons Inn Hall/1817' (lower right) pencil on paper unframed 16 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (42.5 x 26 cm.); together with an engraving after William Behnes of John Earl of Eldon, Late Lord Chancellor, by William Holl; with further engravings of Lord Eldon, one etched by R. Dighton, dated 1792; and a pencil drawing after J. Sayers (6)
Christie's
Dec. 10, 2004
WILLIAM BEHNES BRITISH, 1795-1864
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
signed: BEHNES.c white marble
Sotheby's
Apr. 27, 2001
William Behnes
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
William Behnes English, 1795-1864 a pair of busts of field marshal viscount and lady beresford Lady Beresford signed and dated: W. BEHNES. SCULP. LONDON. 1829. white marble (2) Lady Beresford: 71 cm., 28 in. Viscount Beresford: 81.2 cm., 32 in. Viscount William Carr Beresford (1768-1854) entered the British army in 1785. He saw service in Egypt (1801-1803) and took part in the capture of Cape Town from the Dutch in 1806. In the peninsular War he was at the retreat from Corunna in 1808 and in 1809 was made commander of the Portuguese auxiliary army and commanded the troops at the victory of Albuera. At the end of the war he was created a baronet and in 1823 a viscount. From 1828-39 he was master-general of the ordnance.
Sotheby's