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# Bachem, Bele (1916–2005)

Bachem, Bele is a German artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $185. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bachem, Bele is recorded as sold in 2021 for $297; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bachem, Bele work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bachem, Bele work is $185.

The median Bachem, Bele print sells for $185 across 4 lots.

The median Bachem, Bele work on paper sells for $509 across 1 lots.

The median Bachem, Bele sculpture sells for $488 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $185‡ | $192‡ | 57.1% | 2024-02-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $509‡ | $509‡ | 50% | 2008-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $488‡ | $488‡ | — | 2009-10-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $509‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $488‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $192‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $185‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bachem, Bele worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bachem, Bele work is $185. The median Bachem, Bele print sells for $185 across 4 lots. The median Bachem, Bele work on paper sells for $509 across 1 lots. The median Bachem, Bele sculpture sells for $488 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bachem, Bele's auction record?

Bachem, Bele's auction record is $509, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bachem, Bele auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bachem-bele (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.