Trevor Bell (1930–2017)
What is Trevor Bell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Trevor Bell at 17 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $339–$1,080, n=43). The auction record is $24,239 for black and white abstraction (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | black and white abstraction | — | $24,239 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Movement of Black (Night Voyage), 1958 | Signed and dated (lower right), signed, titled and dated (to reverse), oil on board | $9,920 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Coil, 1989 | Acrylic on canvas | $8,820 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | tensions | — | $8,094 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Etruscan Pot, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $7,849 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Red Interlock, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $7,606 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Another Season, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $7,355 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Close Blue Four, 1930 | Painting | $6,685 | Bonhams | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | Black and Grey, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $6,537 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Black and Grey, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $6,537 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $1,723 |
| Works on paper | 57 | $728 |
| Other | 14 | $600 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $4,313 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $1,025 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,023 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Trevor Bell is a British (modern) artist with 239 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,196. 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 Trevor Bell sold in 2026 for $1,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Trevor Bell on OpeningBid →What is a Trevor Bell work worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trevor Bell work is $1,196.
The median Trevor Bell painting sells for $1,723 across 86 lots.
The median Trevor Bell work on paper sells for $725 across 56 lots.
The median Trevor Bell print sells for $1,023 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Trevor Bell paintings typically sell for $916–$2,300 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Trevor Bell work on papers typically sell for $333–$1,233 (the middle half of 43 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 | 3 | $1,023† | $1,810† | — | 2021-02-25 |
| Paintings | 104 | $1,723†‡ | $9,920 | 82.7% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $725†‡ | $4,836 | 76.7% | 2026-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $7,849† | $24,239 | — | 2024-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Trevor Bell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,023. Paintings (104 lots) median $1,723, record $9,920. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $7,849.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $701–$1,250†‡ | $1,088†‡ | $3,146 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $916–$2,300† | $1,488† | $6,537 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $2,162–$6,155†‡ | $4,011†‡ | $9,920 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $717–$1,636†‡ | $931†‡ | $3,224 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $333–$1,233†‡ | $721†‡ | $3,895 |
† 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 | 2023 | $9,920 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,895 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,810† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,023 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Trevor Bell worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Trevor Bell work is $1,196. The median Trevor Bell painting sells for $1,723 across 86 lots. The median Trevor Bell work on paper sells for $725 across 56 lots. The median Trevor Bell print sells for $1,023 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Trevor Bell paintings typically sell for $916–$2,300 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Trevor Bell work on papers typically sell for $333–$1,233 (the middle half of 43 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 Trevor Bell painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Trevor Bell painting is $1,723. 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 Trevor Bell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Trevor Bell painting is $9,920.
What is the average price of a Trevor Bell work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Trevor Bell work on paper is $725. 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 Trevor Bell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Trevor Bell work on paper is $4,836.
What is the average price of a medium Trevor Bell painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Trevor Bell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Trevor Bell work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Trevor Bell work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $721, 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 Trevor Bell's auction record?
Trevor Bell's auction record is $24,239, set in 2007.
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