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# Larry Bell (b. 1939)

## What is Larry Bell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 265 auction results for Larry Bell at 23 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,558–$10,160, n=83). The auction record is $623,400 for Untitled (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Coated glass and plated metal | $623,400 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled (coated glass with chrome plated brass edging), 1969 | Chrome | $605,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Eclipse | Vacuum coated and etched glass and chrome plated brass with steel and glass base | $372,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled (glass with metal binding, Plexiglas base sculpture), 1969 | Glass | $355,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled Glass Sculpture (Clear/Silver), 1965 | Coated glass and metal, with Plexiglas base | $352,800 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Cube #14 (Amber), 2005 | Coloured glass coated with inconel, with Plexiglas base | $258,870 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (coated glass and metal), 1967 | Coated glass and metal | $245,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Cube # 5, 1967 | Chrome | $220,332 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | CUBE #20, 2005 | Glass coated with Inconel on a plexiglass base | $120,609 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Glass Cube | Vacuum-coated glass and metal construction | $120,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 21 | $45,150 |
| Paintings | 41 | $10,200 |
| Other | 105 | $8,820 |
| Works on paper | 72 | $6,903 |
| Prints | 16 | $1,109 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $12,575 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 130 | $8,535 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $3,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 265 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Larry Bell is an American artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $8,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Larry Bell sold in 2026 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Larry Bell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Larry Bell work worth?

Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Bell work is $8,750.

The median Larry Bell sculpture sells for $8,890 across 68 lots.

The median Larry Bell work on paper sells for $7,605 across 60 lots.

The median Larry Bell print sells for $2,389 across 20 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Bell sculptures typically sell for $4,826–$17,644 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Bell work on papers typically sell for $5,715–$13,533 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 20 | $2,389 | $12,750 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 19 | $8,568 | $58,050 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $7,605 | $51,200 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 83 | $8,890 | $605,000 | 81.9% | 2026-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $232,666 | $623,400 | — | 2026-10-01 |

Larry Bell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $2,389. Paintings (19 lots) median $8,568, record $58,050. A typical Larry Bell painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $232,666.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $378–$8,125 | $1,463 | $12,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $968–$10,160 | $3,840 | $12,600 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,375–$3,985 | $3,250 | $8,568 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $6,300–$11,875 | $10,000 | $39,152 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,500–$5,000 | $2,000 | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $5,715–$13,533 | $8,320 | $37,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,962–$25,312 | $16,875 | $51,200 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,696–$69,450 | $8,750 | $352,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $4,826–$17,644 | $8,535 | $605,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $7,620–$22,950 | $11,430 | $66,198 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $605,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $352,800 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $58,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $51,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $45,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $39,152 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,600 |

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 Larry Bell worth?

Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Larry Bell work is $8,750. The median Larry Bell sculpture sells for $8,890 across 68 lots. The median Larry Bell work on paper sells for $7,605 across 60 lots. The median Larry Bell print sells for $2,389 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Bell sculptures typically sell for $4,826–$17,644 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Larry Bell work on papers typically sell for $5,715–$13,533 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Larry Bell sculpture?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Bell sculpture is $8,890.

### What is Larry Bell's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Bell sculpture is $605,000.

### What is the average price of a Larry Bell work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Bell work on paper is $7,605.

### What is Larry Bell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Bell work on paper is $51,200.

### What is the average price of a Larry Bell print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Larry Bell print is $2,389.

### What is Larry Bell's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Larry Bell print is $12,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Larry Bell sculpture?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Bell sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Larry Bell work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Larry Bell work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Larry Bell's auction record?

Larry Bell's auction record is $623,400, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Larry Bell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/larry-bell (updated 2026-11-03).

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.