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# Cecil Bell (1906–1970)

Cecil Bell is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,020.

A work by Cecil Bell sold in 2011 for $1,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cecil Bell work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Bell work is $1,020.

The median Cecil Bell painting sells for $1,020 across 5 lots.

The median Cecil Bell print sells for $1,020 across 3 lots.

The median Cecil Bell work on paper sells for $1,082 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,020 | $1,020 | — | 2010-09-16 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,020 | $1,320 | 71.4% | 2025-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,082 | $1,955 | 66.7% | 2012-06-28 |

Cecil Bell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,020. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,020, record $1,320.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $375–$1,320 | $1,020 | $1,320 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,955 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,320 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $210 |

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 Cecil Bell worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Bell work is $1,020. The median Cecil Bell painting sells for $1,020 across 5 lots. The median Cecil Bell print sells for $1,020 across 3 lots. The median Cecil Bell work on paper sells for $1,082 across 2 lots.

### What is Cecil Bell's auction record?

Cecil Bell's auction record is $1,955, set in 1999.

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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, “Cecil Bell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cecil-bell (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.