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# Kent Bellows (1949–2005)

## What is Kent Bellows’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Kent Bellows at 5 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,944–$10,880, n=6). The auction record is $21,760 for Tim (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim, 1989 | Graphite on paper | $21,760 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Sterba's Daughter, 1994 | Oil on paper laid to wood panel | $11,520 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 3 | Shelly's Angel, 1994 | Graphite on paper | $8,960 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 4 | Jackie at Sandria's, 1991 | Graphite on paper | $7,680 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 5 | JoAnn May, 1986 | Graphite | $4,032 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Study for "No Heat", 1995 | Graphite on paper | $3,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | The Two Faces of Francis Bacon, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $7,680 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $4,032 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kent Bellows is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $7,680.

A work by Kent Bellows sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kent Bellows work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kent Bellows work is $7,680.

The median Kent Bellows work on paper sells for $7,680 across 5 lots.

The median Kent Bellows painting sells for $6,560 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,560 | $11,520 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $7,680 | $21,760 | — | 2026-09-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,760 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $11,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,960 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,600 |

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 Kent Bellows worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kent Bellows work is $7,680. The median Kent Bellows work on paper sells for $7,680 across 5 lots. The median Kent Bellows painting sells for $6,560 across 2 lots.

### What is Kent Bellows's auction record?

Kent Bellows's auction record is $21,760, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kent Bellows auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kent-bellows (updated 2026-11-02).

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.