Charles Bell (1935–1995)

Charles Bell is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $170,300.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions2$375$37550%2021-08-11
Paintings15$203,900$406,40093.3%2026-02-27
Works on Paper1$16,463$16,4632017-10-05
Sculpture & Installation1$85,000$85,0002007-11-14
Masterpieces (top of market)12$302,950$406,4002026-02-27

Charles Bell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $375 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $203,900, record $406,400. A typical Charles Bell painting sells for around 544× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $302,950.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Viking Strikes2026-02-27Sotheby's$358,400
Red Rider2026-02-27Sotheby's$32,000
Oh Boy2026-02-26Christie's$406,400
Hot Pursuit2021-08-11Wright$375
Double Advance2021-03-09Christie's$187,500

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Charles Bell painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Bell painting is $203,900.

What is Charles Bell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Bell painting is $406,400.

What is Charles Bell's auction record?

Charles Bell's auction record is $406,400, set on 2026-02-26.