What is a John Bellany work worth?
1942–2013 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 233 works by John Bellany with a published auction price sold between $1,145Sign up free to see and $7,511Sign up free to see, and the median is $3,664Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $3,719Sign up free to see across 134 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Bellany prices by medium
- Auction results
- 248
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2012–2026
- Median price
- $3.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $82.8kSign up free to see ALLEGORY - A CELTIC PHANTASMAGORIA (TRIPTYCH), Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2021
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 105 | $5.2k–$11.2kSign up free to see | $7.9kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 77 | $1.2k–$3.3kSign up free to see | $1.9kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 48 | $358–$1,000Sign up free to see | $598Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Lyon & Turnbull (206), Sworders (21), Morgan O'Driscoll (11)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 15 | $609–$1.7kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 92 | $1.1k–$4.2kSign up free to see | $2.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 79 | $4.4k–$9.5kSign up free to see | $6.9kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 23 | $7.3k–$17.9kSign up free to see | $14.9kSign up free to see |
Recent John Bellany sales
- DEATH OF AN ALBATROSS, Ink and watercolour on paper — $839Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- PORTRAIT OF SIR WALTER SCOTT (DESIGN FOR CANONGATE), Lithograph, 53/100 — $470Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- THE OPERATION, Etching, 13/30 — $705Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- OWLWOMAN, oil on canvas — $2,014Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 23, 2026
- MASQUERADE, oil on board — $8,973Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 4, 2026
- BOATS IN HARBOUR, oil on canvas — $8,546Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, Jun 4, 2026
- Moonlight, sugarlift aquatint etching in colours, limited edition 3/50 — $603Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, May 19, 2026
- Jeune Fille. Le Tretport, limited edition etching, 12/25 — $409Sign up free to see, Anderson & Garland, May 7, 2026
Questions about John Bellany prices
What is a John Bellany work worth?
Based on 233 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Bellany have sold for a median of $3,664, and half of them sold between $1,145 and $7,511. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Bellany sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $82,838 for “ALLEGORY - A CELTIC PHANTASMAGORIA (TRIPTYCH)” at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2021.
Which John Bellany medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $7,900 (105 sales).
How often do John Bellany works sell at auction?
94% of the 248 lots recorded between 2012 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Bellany work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 248 lots by John Bellany recorded at auction between 2012 and 2026, 233 found a buyer (94%).
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