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# FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A (1846–1923)

FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A is a Canadian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,844.

A work by FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A sold in 2019 for $5,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work is $1,844.

The median FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work on paper sells for $768 across 49 lots.

The median FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A painting sells for $3,402 across 23 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $3,402 | $5,065 | — | 2021-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $768 | $8,125 | — | 2026-02-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,189–$4,427 | $3,402 | $5,065 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $412–$1,097 | $439 | $8,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,065 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,427 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,365 |

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, O.S.A., R.C.A worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work is $1,844. The median FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work on paper sells for $768 across 49 lots. The median FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A painting sells for $3,402 across 23 lots.

### What is the average price of a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work on paper is $768.

### What is FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A work on paper is $8,125.

### What is the average price of a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A painting is $3,402.

### What is FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A painting is $5,065.

### What is FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A's auction record?

FREDERIC MARLETT BELL-SMITH, O.S.A., R.C.A's auction record is $8,125, set in 2016.

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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.