Cecil Crosley Bell (1906–1970)
Cecil Crosley Bell is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,040. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Cecil Crosley Bell sold in 2023 for $2,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Crosley Bell work is $1,040.
The median Cecil Crosley Bell work on paper sells for $699 across 9 lots.
The median Cecil Crosley Bell painting sells for $2,200 across 7 lots.
The median Cecil Crosley Bell print sells for $444 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $444† | $750† | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,200 | $4,750 | 87.5% | 2023-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $699 | $2,015 | 75% | 2025-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Cecil Crosley Bell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $444. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,200, record $4,750. A typical Cecil Crosley Bell painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,690–$3,750 | $2,200 | $4,750 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $174–$818 | $318 | $1,040 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $444 |
† 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 Cecil Crosley Bell worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Crosley Bell work is $1,040. The median Cecil Crosley Bell work on paper sells for $699 across 9 lots. The median Cecil Crosley Bell painting sells for $2,200 across 7 lots. The median Cecil Crosley Bell print sells for $444 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Cecil Crosley Bell work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Crosley Bell work on paper is $699.
What is Cecil Crosley Bell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Crosley Bell work on paper is $2,015.
What is Cecil Crosley Bell's auction record?
Cecil Crosley Bell's auction record is $4,750, set in 2021.
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