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Julien's Auctions Realizes $267,904 in Tony Bennett Art Sale
The dedicated auction of original works by the legendary singer, signing under his family name Benedetto, achieved a 79.6% sell-through rate.
Auction highlights
Tony Bennett | Self Portrait with Lady Gaga
Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$12,800Latest bid$10,000Bids19Tony Bennett | Portrait of Dave Brubeck
Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$8,960Latest bid$7,000Bids19- Estimate$1–2KSold$8,960Latest bid$7,000Bids20
Tony Bennett | Still Life in Front of a Window
Estimate$2–3KSold$7,680Latest bid$6,000Bids16- Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$7,680Latest bid$6,000Bids19
Tony Bennett | "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco" Drawing
Estimate$1–2KSold$7,680Latest bid$6,000Bids19Tony Bennett | Reclining Woman
Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$5,120Latest bid$4,000Bids16- Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$4,480Latest bid$3,500Bids9
Tony Bennett | “After Sargent” Waterlolor
Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$4,480Latest bid$3,500Bids10Tony Bennett | Still Life with Lilies
Estimate$2–3KSold$3,840Latest bid$3,000Bids11- Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$3,840Latest bid$3,000Bids9
Tony Bennett | “Beach, Brazil” Watercolor
Estimate$1.5–2.5KSold$3,840Latest bid$3,000Bids13
| Auction highlights | Estimate | Sold price | Latest bid | Bids | Estimate track | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Bennett | Self Portrait with Lady Gaga | $1.5–2.5K | $12,800 | $10,000 | 19 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Portrait of Dave Brubeck | $1.5–2.5K | $8,960 | $7,000 | 19 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Self Portrait | $1–2K | $8,960 | $7,000 | 20 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Still Life in Front of a Window | $2–3K | $7,680 | $6,000 | 16 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Ireland | $1.5–2.5K | $7,680 | $6,000 | 19 | ||
| Tony Bennett | "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco" Drawing | $1–2K | $7,680 | $6,000 | 19 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Reclining Woman | $1.5–2.5K | $5,120 | $4,000 | 16 | ||
| Tony Bennett | "Manila Bay" | $1.5–2.5K | $4,480 | $3,500 | 9 | ||
| Tony Bennett | “After Sargent” Waterlolor | $1.5–2.5K | $4,480 | $3,500 | 10 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Still Life with Lilies | $2–3K | $3,840 | $3,000 | 11 | ||
| Tony Bennett | Taxis | $1.5–2.5K | $3,840 | $3,000 | 9 | ||
| Tony Bennett | “Beach, Brazil” Watercolor | $1.5–2.5K | $3,840 | $3,000 | 13 | ||
Estimate track marks the pre-sale range; the tick marks the sold price. Lot photography: Courtesy Juliens Auction.
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In a sale that closed on 18 September 2026, Julien's Auctions brought the artistic legacy of a musical icon to the market. The dedicated auction, titled "Tony Bennett: The Art of Benedetto," realized $267,904[1], with 148 of 186 lots sold. This performance represented a 79.6% sell-through[1] rate for the collection of original drawings, watercolors, and paintings created by the late singer, who painted under his family name, Benedetto.
While globally celebrated for his vocal mastery, Bennett maintained a lifelong parallel discipline as a visual artist. The works offered in this sale came directly from the Estate of Tony Bennett, providing collectors with a rare provenance. The catalog featured intimate self-portraits, depictions of his musical contemporaries, and travel sketches that documented his global tours. The watercolor and pencil works, such as his self-portrait with collaborator Lady Gaga, highlight the intersection of his musical relationships and his private studio practice.
Auction highlights
Sale file- Tony Bennett | Self Portrait with Lady Gaga | estimate $1,500 to[9][8][6][3][2] $2,500 | sold for $12,800[2][2]
- Tony Bennett | Portrait of Dave Brubeck | estimate $1,500 to $2,500 | sold for $8,960[4][3][3]
- Tony Bennett | Self Portrait | estimate $1,000 to[7][4] $2,000 | sold for $8,960[4]
- Tony Bennett | Still Life in Front of a Window | estimate $2,000 to[5] $3,000 | sold for $7,680[7][6][5][5]
- Tony Bennett | Ireland | estimate $1,500 to $2,500 | sold for $7,680[6]
- Tony Bennett | "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco" Drawing | estimate $1,000 to $2,000 | sold for $7,680[7]
- Tony Bennett | Reclining Woman | estimate $1,500 to $2,500 | sold for $5,120[8][8]
- Tony Bennett | "Manila Bay" | estimate $1,500 to $2,500 | sold for $4,480[9][9]
The top lot of the sale was a watercolor and pencil on paper image of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, signed "Benedetto" on the lower left. The piece captures a modern creative partnership that defined the final chapter of Bennett's public performing career. Another notable musical tribute was a charcoal on paper portrait of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, depicted alongside piano keys. The collection also featured a watercolor and pencil self-portrait and a floral still life, a subject that the auction house notes was among Bennett's favorite themes to draw. These works, spanning various media and subjects, offer a comprehensive look at the private creative outlet of one of America's most enduring entertainers.
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Tony Bennett | Self Portrait with Lady Gaga - 03
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Tony Bennett | Portrait of Dave Brubeck - 04
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Tony Bennett | Self Portrait - 05
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Tony Bennett | Still Life in Front of a Window - 06
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Tony Bennett | Ireland - 07
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Tony Bennett | "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco" Drawing - 08
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Tony Bennett | Reclining Woman - 09
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Tony Bennett | "Manila Bay"