BACHEM, BELE (1916–2005)
BACHEM, BELE is a German artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $605. 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 2026 for $738; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BACHEM, BELE work is $605.
The median BACHEM, BELE work on paper sells for $640 across 7 lots.
The median BACHEM, BELE print sells for $217 across 7 lots.
The median BACHEM, BELE painting sells for $2,987 across 5 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 | 14 | $217‡ | $811‡ | 50% | 2023-06-08 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,987‡ | $3,935 | 83.3% | 2015-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $640‡ | $1,475 | 50% | 2017-12-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $863‡ | $1,126 | — | 2013-05-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
BACHEM, BELE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $217 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $2,987, record $3,935. A typical BACHEM, BELE painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $281–$640‡ | $605‡ | $666 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $3,781‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,987‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,475 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,126 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $811‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $666 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $601‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $478‡ |
‡ 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 BACHEM, BELE worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BACHEM, BELE work is $605. The median BACHEM, BELE work on paper sells for $640 across 7 lots. The median BACHEM, BELE print sells for $217 across 7 lots. The median BACHEM, BELE painting sells for $2,987 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a BACHEM, BELE work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BACHEM, BELE work on paper is $640. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is BACHEM, BELE's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BACHEM, BELE work on paper is $1,475.
What is the average price of a BACHEM, BELE print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BACHEM, BELE print is $217. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is BACHEM, BELE's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BACHEM, BELE print is $811. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is BACHEM, BELE's auction record?
BACHEM, BELE's auction record is $3,935.
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