Benjamin Palencia ( 1902 - 1980 ) was a Spanish painter. Benjamin Palencia s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 29189.06 USD for Paisaje C√°ntabro in 2004 to 87188.38 USD for EL LIBRERO (THE BOOK SELLER) in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.