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# Emerson Bell (1932–2006)

Emerson Bell is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $384. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Emerson Bell sold in 2026 for $422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emerson Bell work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson Bell work is $384.

The median Emerson Bell work on paper sells for $366 across 3 lots.

The median Emerson Bell sculpture sells for $384 across 3 lots.

The median Emerson Bell painting sells for $384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $384 | $976 | — | 2021-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $366 | $671 | 75% | 2016-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $384 | $1,476 | 75% | 2016-07-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,476 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $976 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $671 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $384 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $384 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $366 |

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 Emerson Bell worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson Bell work is $384. The median Emerson Bell work on paper sells for $366 across 3 lots. The median Emerson Bell sculpture sells for $384 across 3 lots. The median Emerson Bell painting sells for $384 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Emerson Bell's auction record is $1,476, set in 2011.

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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, “Emerson Bell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emerson-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.