Jean Mary Bellette (1908–1991)
What is Jean Mary Bellette’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Jean Mary Bellette at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,421 including buyer’s premium (middle half $977–$2,493, n=5). The auction record is $7,569 for Hill End (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill End | Ink, watercolour and gouache on card | $7,569 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 2 | The Sisters, 1909 | Oil on board | $3,526 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Figures, 1908 | Oil on board | $2,493 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Still Life | Oil on artist board | $1,421 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | White Mountain | Oil on board | $1,009 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2010 |
| 6 | Cottage by the Sea, 1946 | Oil on paper | $977 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Two Couples Kissing, 1908 | Ink on paper | $419 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Landscape), 1949 | Monotype | $230 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,421 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,421 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Mary Bellette is an Australia artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $725. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jean Mary Bellette sold in 2026 for $2,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jean Mary Bellette on OpeningBid →What is a Jean Mary Bellette work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Mary Bellette work is $725.
The median Jean Mary Bellette painting sells for $1,709 across 12 lots.
The median Jean Mary Bellette work on paper sells for $419 across 3 lots.
The median Jean Mary Bellette print sells for $230 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $230 | $230 | 33.3% | 2025-07-02 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,709†‡ | $7,659‡ | 80% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $419† | $7,569 | 75% | 2016-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Mary Bellette's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $230 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $1,709, record $7,659. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jean Mary Bellette painting sells for around 7.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,689–$2,585‡ | $2,494‡ | $3,526 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $912–$4,958†‡ | $1,177†‡ | $7,659‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,659‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $7,569 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,163† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $419 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $230 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Mary Bellette worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Mary Bellette work is $725. The median Jean Mary Bellette painting sells for $1,709 across 12 lots. The median Jean Mary Bellette work on paper sells for $419 across 3 lots. The median Jean Mary Bellette print sells for $230 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Jean Mary Bellette painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Mary Bellette painting is $1,709. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jean Mary Bellette's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Mary Bellette painting is $7,659. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Jean Mary Bellette's auction record?
Jean Mary Bellette's auction record is $7,659, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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