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# 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.

## What is a Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.