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# Chesley Bonestell (1888–1986)

Chesley Bonestell is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,500.

A work by Chesley Bonestell sold in 2024 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chesley Bonestell work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chesley Bonestell work is $8,500.

The median Chesley Bonestell print sells for $8,500 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $8,500 | $13,750 | — | 2024-10-10 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,000–$9,375 | $8,500 | $13,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $10,000 |

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 Chesley Bonestell worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chesley Bonestell work is $8,500. The median Chesley Bonestell print sells for $8,500 across 7 lots.

### What is Chesley Bonestell's auction record?

Chesley Bonestell's auction record is $13,750, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.