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# Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)

Bruce Bellas is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,820.

A work by Bruce Bellas sold in 2026 for $2,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce Bellas work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Bellas work is $1,820.

The median Bruce Bellas photograph sells for $1,828 across 26 lots.

The median Bruce Bellas work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Bellas photographs typically sell for $1,438–$3,288 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | — | 2024-08-22 |
| Photography | 33 | $1,828 | $5,980 | 78.8% | 2026-02-05 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,438–$3,288 | $1,810 | $5,980 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $5,980 |
| Photography | 2022 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,000 |

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 Bruce Bellas worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Bellas work is $1,820. The median Bruce Bellas photograph sells for $1,828 across 26 lots. The median Bruce Bellas work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bruce Bellas photographs typically sell for $1,438–$3,288 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Bruce Bellas photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Bellas photograph is $1,828.

### What is Bruce Bellas's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Bellas photograph is $5,980.

### What is the average price of a small Bruce Bellas photograph?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bruce Bellas photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bruce Bellas's auction record?

Bruce Bellas's auction record is $5,980, set in 2020.

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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, “Bruce Bellas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-bellas (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.