Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith (1846–1923)
Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith is a Canadian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $769. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith sold in 2025 for $1,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work is $769.
The median Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work on paper sells for $668 across 30 lots.
The median Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith painting sells for $1,159 across 13 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,159‡ | $4,225 | — | 2024-11-02 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $668 | $2,726 | 96.8% | 2025-09-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $726–$3,161‡ | $1,159‡ | $4,225 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $550–$1,082 | $654 | $2,726 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,225 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,726 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,870 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work is $769. The median Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work on paper sells for $668 across 30 lots. The median Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith painting sells for $1,159 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work on paper is $668.
What is Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work on paper is $2,726.
What is the average price of a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith painting is $1,159. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith painting is $4,225.
What is Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith's auction record?
Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith's auction record is $4,225, set in 2024.
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