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# Dirk Bell (b. 1969)

## What is Dirk Bell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Dirk Bell at 9 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $318 including buyer’s premium (middle half $160–$381, n=5). The auction record is $29,355 for Abgrund (2017, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abgrund, 2008 | Mixed media | $29,355 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Untitled (Allegory), 2003 | Mixed media | $1,512 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 2003 | Mixed media on paper | $1,487 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Past Perfect, 2004-2005 | Mixed media on paper | $1,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (three works), 2001 | Mixed media | $693 | Wright | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2002 | Watercolor, ink, and ink stamping on tan paper | $625 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Untitled), 2005 | Ink on paper, in 3 parts | $569 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Der Mond zieght Vorüber (The Moon is Passing) | Mixed media on cardboard shadow mounted to wood construction | $500 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil and mixed media on board), 2013 | Mixed media | $445 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled; Visionair, 2002 | Mixed media | $441 | Wright | Dec 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $473 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $250 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $413 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dirk Bell is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $411.

A work by Dirk Bell sold in 2026 for $1,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dirk Bell work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dirk Bell work is $411.

The median Dirk Bell work on paper sells for $250 across 10 lots.

The median Dirk Bell sculpture sells for $1,665 across 1 lots.

The median Dirk Bell print sells for $321 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $321 | $321 | — | 2023-08-09 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $250 | $1,487 | 76.9% | 2026-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,665 | $1,665 | — | — |
| Photography | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2022-05-26 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $144–$250 | $188 | $625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $321 |

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 Dirk Bell worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dirk Bell work is $411. The median Dirk Bell work on paper sells for $250 across 10 lots. The median Dirk Bell sculpture sells for $1,665 across 1 lots. The median Dirk Bell print sells for $321 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Dirk Bell work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dirk Bell work on paper is $250.

### What is Dirk Bell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dirk Bell work on paper is $1,487.

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

Dirk Bell's auction record is $29,355, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dirk Bell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dirk-bell (updated 2026-11-03).

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.