Bela Sara (1920–1968)
Bela Sara is a Congolese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $3,774. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bela Sara sold in 2026 for $5,972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bela Sara on OpeningBid →What is a Bela Sara work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela Sara work is $3,774.
The median Bela Sara painting sells for $4,127 across 6 lots.
The median Bela Sara print sells for $2,499 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,499† | $2,499† | — | 2016-11-15 |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,127 | $5,972 | 85.7% | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Bela Sara's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,499. Paintings (7 lots) median $4,127, record $5,972.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,717–$4,479 | $3,774 | $5,972 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,972 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,257 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,499† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bela Sara worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bela Sara work is $3,774. The median Bela Sara painting sells for $4,127 across 6 lots. The median Bela Sara print sells for $2,499 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bela Sara's auction record?
Bela Sara's auction record is $5,972, set in 2026.
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