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# Liam Belton (b. 1947)

## What is Liam Belton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Liam Belton at 2 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,755 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,158–$6,889, n=10). The auction record is $14,834 for Chimu Vessel with Five Eggs (2025, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chimu Vessel with Five Eggs | Oil on board | $14,834 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Congo Gong with Abstract, 2026 | Oil on canvas | $14,334 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Ten Eggs, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $11,218 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | GERMAN FLAGON | Oil on canvas | $10,750 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Congo Gong and Herb Cutter, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $9,733 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Moonlight and Rushlight, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $8,724 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2018 |
| 7 | Soap in a Box with Vessel and Egg, 20th Century | Oil on canvas | $8,626 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2004 |
| 8 | CONGO GONG WITH PLASTER BOWLS, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $8,600 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Pewter and Eggs, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $7,588 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | French Flagon with Five Eggs | Oil on canvas | $7,348 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $3,669 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $4,083 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $133 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liam Belton is an Irish artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,211. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Liam Belton sold in 2026 for $14,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liam Belton work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liam Belton work is $3,211.

The median Liam Belton painting sells for $3,211 across 41 lots.

The median Liam Belton work on paper sells for $3,826 across 2 lots.

The median Liam Belton print sells for $1,016 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liam Belton paintings typically sell for $81–$7,528 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,016 | $1,016 | 50% | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 56 | $3,211† | $14,834 | 73.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,826 | $4,038 | 25% | 2019-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,334 | $14,834 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Liam Belton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,016 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $3,211, record $14,834. A typical Liam Belton painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $14,334.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $20–$1,125† | $44† | $4,394 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $81–$7,528† | $4,214† | $14,834 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,834 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,334 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,038 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,615 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,016 |

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 Liam Belton worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liam Belton work is $3,211. The median Liam Belton painting sells for $3,211 across 41 lots. The median Liam Belton work on paper sells for $3,826 across 2 lots. The median Liam Belton print sells for $1,016 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liam Belton paintings typically sell for $81–$7,528 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Liam Belton painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liam Belton painting is $3,211. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Liam Belton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liam Belton painting is $14,834.

### What is the average price of a medium Liam Belton painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liam Belton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Liam Belton's auction record?

Liam Belton's auction record is $14,834, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liam Belton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liam-belton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.