Bela (1907–1970)
Bela is a Chadian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,149. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bela sold in 2026 for $8,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bela on OpeningBid →What is a Bela work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela work is $6,149.
The median Bela painting sells for $5,942 across 20 lots.
The median Bela work on paper sells for $3,273 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $5,942‡ | $18,447 | 95.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,273‡ | $4,612 | — | 2021-03-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $692–$8,296‡ | $4,045‡ | $16,554 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,447 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $16,554 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,935‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bela worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela work is $6,149. The median Bela painting sells for $5,942 across 20 lots. The median Bela work on paper sells for $3,273 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bela painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bela painting is $5,942. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bela's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bela painting is $18,447.
What is the average price of a medium Bela painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bela painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,045, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bela's auction record?
Bela's auction record is $18,447, set in 2021.
See the full Bela record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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