Charles Bell

American · 1935–1995 · Painter, Photographer

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7lots offered2013–2026years recorded83%sold (5)$3.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Charles Bell, Marbles XI, 1984, oil on canvasMarbles XIPhillips · $206,400≈ £153,800≈ €177,946Sign up to see
  2. Charles Bell, Rolly Polly Clown, 1983, pastel on paperRolly Polly ClownPhillips · £12,500≈ $16,464≈ €14,021Sign up to see
  3. Charles Bell, Study for Majorette #3, 1992, acrylic on MylarStudy for Majorette #3Bonhams · $3,125≈ £2,154≈ €2,716Sign up to see

Charles Bell’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Charles Bell between 2013 and 2026, of which 5 sold (83%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $308Sign up free to see to $206kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $206kSign up free to see for Marbles XI at Phillips in May 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Phillips (3), Concept Art Gallery (1) and Wright (1).

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  1. Charles Bell, Marbles XI, 1984, oil on canvas
    Marbles XI, 1984
    Oil · Canvas
    38 x 54 1/8 in. (96.5 x 137.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    $206,400≈ £153,800≈ €177,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Charles Bell, Three Chein Clown Banks, aquatint
    Three Chein Clown Banks
    Aquatint
    plate (sight): 7 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches, sheet (sight): 9 1/2 x 14 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3266
    $308≈ £238≈ €282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  3. Charles Bell, Hot Pursuit, 1990, screenprint in colors
    Hot Pursuit, 1990
    Screenprint
    28½ h x 33¼ w in (72 x 84 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 282
    $375≈ £271≈ €320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  4. Charles Bell, Rolly Polly Clown, 1983, pastel on paper
    Rolly Polly Clown, 1983
    Pastel · Paper
    195.2 x 131.6 cm (76 7/8 x 51 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    £12,500≈ $16,464≈ €14,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Charles Bell, Study for Majorette #3, 1992, acrylic on Mylar
    Study for Majorette #3, 1992
    Acrylic · Other support
    17 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (43.7 x 28.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    $3,125≈ £2,154≈ €2,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Charles Bell, Untitled (Monkey & Doll), 1973, oil on canvas
    Untitled (Monkey & Doll), 1973
    Oil · Canvas
    72 x 40 in. (182.9 x 101.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Charles Bell that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Charles Bell paintings (3)

Charles Bell: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Charles Bell at auction?

$206,400Sign up free to see, for Marbles XI at Phillips (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Charles Bell?

The median sale price is $3.1kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Charles Bell have sold at auction?

5 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Charles Bell?

Phillips, Concept Art Gallery and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Concept Art Gallery · Wright

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