> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-e-bell · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard E. Bell (b. 1953)

Richard E. Bell is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,648. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard E. Bell sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $5,481 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard E. Bell work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard E. Bell work is $2,648.

The median Richard E. Bell painting sells for $4,229 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $4,229† | $5,481† | 66.7% | 2020-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,481† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,977† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Richard E. Bell worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard E. Bell work is $2,648. The median Richard E. Bell painting sells for $4,229 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard E. Bell's auction record?

Richard E. Bell's auction record is $5,481, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,481 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Richard E. Bell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-e-bell (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.