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# Eileen Bell (1907–2005)

Eileen Bell is a British artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $681. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Eileen Bell sold in 2016 for $681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eileen Bell work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eileen Bell work is $681.

The median Eileen Bell painting sells for $859 across 27 lots.

The median Eileen Bell work on paper sells for $497 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Eileen Bell paintings typically sell for $593–$1,299 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $859† | $3,841 | 93.1% | 2025-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $497† | $1,808 | 83.3% | 2021-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,921 | $3,841 | — | 2005-05-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $177–$1,243† | $339† | $2,034 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $593–$1,299 | $881 | $3,841 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $339–$1,017 | $904 | $1,469 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $356–$480† | $418† | $1,808 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,841 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,034 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,808 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,469 |

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 Eileen Bell worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eileen Bell work is $681. The median Eileen Bell painting sells for $859 across 27 lots. The median Eileen Bell work on paper sells for $497 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eileen Bell paintings typically sell for $593–$1,299 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Eileen Bell painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eileen Bell painting is $859. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Eileen Bell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eileen Bell painting is $3,841.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eileen Bell work on paper is $497. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eileen Bell work on paper is $1,808.

### What is the average price of a medium Eileen Bell painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eileen Bell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Eileen Bell's auction record is $3,841, set in 2005.

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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, “Eileen Bell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eileen-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.