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# 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.

## What is a BACHEM, BELE work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BACHEM, BELE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bele-bachem (updated 2026-11-02).

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.