Richard Bellias (1921–1974)
Richard Bellias is a French artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $398. 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 Richard Bellias sold in 2020 for $427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Bellias on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Bellias work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Bellias work is $398.
The median Richard Bellias painting sells for $398 across 23 lots.
The median Richard Bellias work on paper sells for $68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $398†‡ | $1,092‡ | 82.1% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $68 | $68 | — | 2013-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $256–$498†‡ | $413†‡ | $1,092‡ |
† 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 | 2016 | $1,092‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $941† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $68 |
† 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 Richard Bellias worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Bellias work is $398. The median Richard Bellias painting sells for $398 across 23 lots. The median Richard Bellias work on paper sells for $68 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 Richard Bellias painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Bellias painting is $398. 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 Richard Bellias's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Bellias painting is $1,092. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Bellias painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Bellias painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Richard Bellias's auction record?
Richard Bellias's auction record is $1,092, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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