Caroline M. Bell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Caroline M. Bell Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 01, 2026
Caroline M. Bell Antique Oil on Artists Board Nantucket Impressionist Harbor Dock Scene Painting, early 20th century
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Caroline M. Bell (American 1874-1970) Antique Oil on Artists Board Nantucket Impressionist Harbor Dock Scene Painting, early 20th century, signed lower left, Caroline M. Bell, depicting an island service wharf scene. 18 in. X 20 in. Overall 21.5 in. X 23.5 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Jul. 27, 2024
Oil on Board Painting, Signed "Caroline M. Bell"
Est: $600 - $1,200
Oil on Board Painting, Signed "Caroline M. Bell" (Caroline M. Bell, American, 1874-1970). Painting titled "Gloucester Harbor Mass.". Painting in good condition, set in wooden frame, measures: 21" H x 23" W, image: 17.25" H x 19.25" W.
J. James Auctioneers and Appraisers
Jul. 20, 2024
Caroline M. Bell (1874-1970) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Caroline M. Bell (1874-1970) Oil on Upson board, signed lower left faintly and slightly etched into paint "Caroline M. Bell", piece measures 20 x 24 and 24 x 28 inches w/frame. Caroline Bell was the leader of a group of artists known as the Peconic Bay Impressionists. These artists lived on the North Fork of Long Island. Sometimes they are confused with the Peconic Colony artists of Indian Neck, Peconic—Irving Wiles, Edward August Bell, Edith and Henry Prellwitz, Charles Bittinger, Orlando Rouland, Thomas Currie-Bell and other academically trained painters. Bell studied with Birge Harrison and John Carlson in Woodstock, New York. She and fellow Peconic Bay Impressionists also painted in Gloucester with Emile Gruppe and Anthony Thieme. Caroline Bell had a long exhibition history, participating in over 50 exhibitions during her lifetime.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 15, 2024
Caroline M. Bell (1874-1970) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Caroline M. Bell (1874-1970) Oil on Upson Board, signed lower right, verso reads "Dolly-and off of this picture", piece measures 20 x 24 and 23.5 x 27.5 inches w/frame. Artist was an influential teacher on the North Fork of Long Island. From her studio on Love Lane in Mattituck, and neighboring plein air painting haunts, "Dolly" Bell began taking students in the 1920s. Her influence was felt in the Peconic Bay Area until her death in 1970. Bell painted en plein air on Long Island as well as Woodstock, NY and Rockport and Gloucester, MA.
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 20, 2024
Caroline M. Bell, oil on artist board
Est: $400 - $600
Caroline M. Bell (Long Island, NY, 1874-1970), oil on artist board of New England harbor, signed lower left, 18" x 38", frame - 22 1/2" x 24 1/2". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 20, 2024
Caroline M. Bell, oil on artist board coastline
Est: $300 - $500
Caroline M. Bell (Long Island, NY, 1874 - 1970), oil on artist board coastline, signed lower left, 15 1/2" x 18", frame - 19 1/2" x 22". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Mar. 13, 2024
CAROLINE M. BELL (New York, 1874-1970), "Gloucester, Mass"., Oil on board, 18" x 20". Framed 21.5" x 24".
Est: $800 - $1,200
CAROLINE M. BELL New York, 1874-1970 "Gloucester, Mass". Signed lower right. Titled on gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 05, 2023
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) Oil on Board, Signed, Measures ( 15 x 19.5 inches ) w/frame (20.5 x 25 inches ) Caroline Bell was the leader of a group of artists known as the Peconic Bay Impressionists. These artists lived on the North Fork of Long Island. Sometimes they are confused with the Peconic Colony artists of Indian Neck, Peconic Irving Wiles, Edward August Bell, Edith and Henry Prellwitz, Charles Bittinger, Orlando Rouland, Thomas Currie-Bell and other academically trained painters. Bell studied with Birge Harrison and John Carlson in Woodstock, New York. She and fellow Peconic Bay Impressionists also painted in Gloucester with Emile Gruppe and Anthony Thieme. Caroline Bell had a long exhibition history, participating in over 50 exhibitions during her lifetime. She was a member of a number of art organizations both in New York and in Rockport.`
Cutler Bay Auctions
Aug. 22, 2023
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) Oil on Board, Signed, Measures ( 15 x 19.5 inches ) w/frame (20.5 x 25 inches ) Caroline Bell was the leader of a group of artists known as the Peconic Bay Impressionists. These artists lived on the North Fork of Long Island. Sometimes they are confused with the Peconic Colony artists of Indian Neck, Peconicâ€”Irving Wiles, Edward August Bell, Edith and Henry Prellwitz, Charles Bittinger, Orlando Rouland, Thomas Currie-Bell and other academically trained painters. Bell studied with Birge Harrison and John Carlson in Woodstock, New York. She and fellow Peconic Bay Impressionists also painted in Gloucester with Emile Gruppe and Anthony Thieme. Caroline Bell had a long exhibition history, participating in over 50 exhibitions during her lifetime. She was a member of a number of art organizations both in New York and in Rockport.`
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 28, 2023
CAROLINE M. BELL (New York, 1874-1970), "Green Mts. Near Jeffersonville, Vt. 1947"., Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 23" x 27".
Est: $800 - $1,200
CAROLINE M. BELL New York, 1874-1970 "Green Mts. Near Jeffersonville, Vt. 1947". Signed lower left "Caroline Bell". Titled verso.
Eldred's
Jul. 12, 2023
CAROLINE M. BELL
Est: $700 - $900
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), double-sided painting, oil on board, comprising: harbor scene (recto), signed lower left; and harbor scene from dock (verso), unsigned. Board 17-3/4''h, 20''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 01, 2023
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) Oil on Board, Signed, Measures ( 15 x 19.5 inches ) w/frame (20.5 x 25 inches ) Caroline Bell was the leader of a group of artists known as the Peconic Bay Impressionists. These artists lived on the North Fork of Long Island. Sometimes they are confused with the Peconic Colony artists of Indian Neck, Peconic—Irving Wiles, Edward August Bell, Edith and Henry Prellwitz, Charles Bittinger, Orlando Rouland, Thomas Currie-Bell and other academically trained painters. Bell studied with Birge Harrison and John Carlson in Woodstock, New York. She and fellow Peconic Bay Impressionists also painted in Gloucester with Emile Gruppe and Anthony Thieme. Caroline Bell had a long exhibition history, participating in over 50 exhibitions during her lifetime. She was a member of a number of art organizations both in New York and in Rockport.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 19, 2023
Caroline Bell Ship Dock Maritime Painting
Est: $200 - $300
New York,1874-1970 Impressionist depiction of figures standing on a dock in a shipyard surrounded by boats and lumber. Bell studied with Birge Harrison and John Carlson, as well as painted alongside Emile Gruppe and Anthony Thieme. Her works can be found at the Southold Historical Society and the Suffolk County Historical Society.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 27, 2023
Caroline Bell Full Sail Schooner Maritime Painting
Est: $600 - $900
New York,1874-1970 Impressionist depiction of a schooner sailing through the open sea. Bell studied with Birge Harrison and John Carlson, as well as painted alongside Emile Gruppe and Anthony Thieme. Her works can be found at the Southold Historical Society and the Suffolk County Historical Society.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2022
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $400 - $600
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), snowy landscape, oil on board, signed lower left. Surface dirt and grime. Board 16''h, 20''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 01, 2022
Caroline M. Bell (New York, 1874 -1970), Pair of unfinished oil sketches
Est: $50 - $100
Caroline M. Bell (New York, 1874 -1970), Pair of unfinished oil sketches, the first depicting the Horton Point Lighthouse (?), unsigned, and the other depicting a white house (with a painted-out landscape on the verso), signed with initials "CMB" at lower left and inscribed verso "Caroline M. Bell," each measures 12 x 16 inches and is offered unframed. CONDITION: Good, dirty, with edge chipping.
Huntington Museum of Art
Sep. 24, 2022
ATTRIB. CAROLINE BELL, HARBOR SCENE, O/B.
Est: $400 - $600
Attributed to Caroline M. Bell (New York, 1874-1970). Untitled, harbor scene. Oil on board. Unsigned. Sight: 17 1/2" x 19 1/2". Frame: 21" x 22 3/4". Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 24, 2022
ATTRIB. CAROLINE BELL, RIVER SCENE, O/B.
Est: $400 - $600
Attributed to Caroline M. Bell (New York, 1874-1970). Untitled, depicting a house along a riverbank. Oil on board. Unsigned. Sight: 17 1/2" x 19 1/2". Frame: 21" x 22 3/4". Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 17, 2022
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), autumn landscape, oil on canvasboard, signed ''Caroline M. Bell'' lower left. Some small flakes. Canvasboard 18''h, 20''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 05, 2022
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) American
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) Oil on board ,Signed ,measures 23 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 14, 2022
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) American
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Caroline M. Bell (1874 - 1970) Oil on board ,Signed ,measures 23 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches
Cutler Bay Auctions
Feb. 05, 2022
CAROLINE M. BELL (Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $500 - $700
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), double-sided painting, comprising: North Fork seascape, oil on board (recto), signed lower left; and haystacks, oil on board (verso), signed in pencil lower right. Dirt and grime, minor loss to recto lower left. Board 13-1/4''h, 18-1/4''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 05, 2022
CAROLINE M. BELL (Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $500 - $700
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), North Fork beachscape, oil on board, signed lower left. Board 17-3/4''h, 19-3/4''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Apr. 11, 2021
Caroline Bell (1874-1970) American, Oil on Board
Est: $200 - $300
Harbor scene, oil on canvas board, signed lower left. Caroline M. Bell was active/lived in New York and is known for Landscape, marine painting. Overall size: 10 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. Sight size: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 08, 2020
CAROLINE M. BELL HARBOR SCENE PAINTING SIGNED
Est: $500 - $700
Caroline M. Bell (1874-1970). Painting of a harbor scene with sail boats and shore boats, possibly Gloucester, MA. Oil on board. Framed in a period frame. The painting is signed Caroline M. Bell. Provenance: Property of a NY collector. Measures: Work: 16" x 20", Framed: 21 1/2" x 25 1/2"
Austin York LLC
Feb. 01, 2020
Attributed to CAROLINE M. BELL
Est: $300 - $400
Attributed to CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), village landscape, oil on board, unsigned. Holes from mounting to edges, dirt and grime. Board 18''h, 24''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 14, 2019
CAROLINE M. BELL (Long Island 1875-1970)
Est: $200 - $400
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), winter landscape, oil on board, signed lower left. Minor dirt and grime. Board 19-1/4''h, 15-1/4''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 14, 2019
CAROLINE M. BELL (Long Island 1875-1970)
Est: $300 - $400
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island 1875-1970), seascape, oil on canvas, signed lower left, inscription and label adhered to verso. Board 24-3/4''h, 27-3/4''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 09, 2019
Caroline M. Bell
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harbor with Boats 18" x 20", Oil on Board, Signed Lower Left
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Apr. 13, 2019
CAROLINE BELL (American)
Est: $200 - $300
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), double-sided floral still life, oil on board, with roses, signed lower left and summer flowers, unsigned, on verso. Unframed with some wear to edges, minor dirt and grime. Board 24''h, 18-1/4''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 10, 2019
BELL, Caroline. Oil on Board. Double Sided
Est: $600 - $900
Painting. Ship in Harbor and Landscape. Signed lower left. Caroline Bell (American, 1874-1970). From a Fairfield, CT collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jan. 26, 2019
Caroline M. Bell (NY, 1874-1970), Docked Sailboat
Est: $25 - $25,000
Caroline M. Bell (NY, 1874-1970), Docked Sailboat oil on board, signed at lower left, presented in silvertone frame with linen liner. DOA 22 x 19.75 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Aug. 11, 2018
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $500 - $700
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), wharf and fishing boats, oil on board, signed lower right. Board 20''h, 24''w. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Aug. 11, 2018
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $400 - $600
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), barn and meadow, oil on board, unsigned. Minor losses around edges. Board 18''h, 20''w. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Aug. 11, 2018
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $300 - $400
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), flowers in vase, oil on board, monogrammed lower left. Board 24''h, 20''w. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 22, 2018
2 SIDED CAROLINE BELL DOCKSIDE PAINTINGS
Est: $500 - $800
BELL, (American, 1874-1970): 2 Sided Dockside Scenes, Oil/Board Most Likely Wooden, 16" x 14", the front is signed lower left and the back is unsigned, carved period frame measures 20" x 18".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jul. 07, 2018
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $400 - $600
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), dogs afield, oil on board, pencil signed bottom center. Minor accretions. Board 20''h, 24''w. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 07, 2018
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $500 - $700
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), sound shore, oil on board, signed lower left. Board 12''h, 16''w. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 07, 2018
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $600 - $800
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), ''Gloucester Harbor'', oil on board, ink signed lower right, titled on label adhered to verso of frame. Board 18''h, 20''w. Board Provenance: acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 16, 2017
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, 1874-1970)
Est: $300 - $400
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), winter landscape, oil on board, signed and inscribed ''Mattituck, NY'' to verso. Wear to edges, dirt and grime, artwork not fitted to frame. Board 16''h, 13-1/2''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 16, 2017
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, 1874-1970)
Est: $800 - $1,200
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1876-1970), ''Working Boats'', oil on canvas board, signed and inscribed to verso, bears Wallace gallery label with title. Board 20''h, 18''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 24, 2017
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island)
Est: $300 - $400
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), river bank landscape, oil on canvas board, pencil signed to verso. As found with buckling and cracks to canvas board, minor craquelure, dirt and grime. Board 16''h, 20''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 24, 2017
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island)
Est: $200 - $300
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), winter landscape, oil on board, pencil signed lower left. Minor abrasion top center. Board 12''h, 15-1/2''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
May. 06, 2017
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island)
Est: $600 - $800
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), harbor scene, oil on cardboard, signed lower left. Board 16''h, 20''w. Provenance: Guild Hall exhibition ''Artist as Teacher'', 1994; Southold Historical Society exhibition ''Dolly Bell and Friends: Scenes of the North Fork by Caroline M. Bell & Contemporaries'', 2000. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Mar. 11, 2017
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970),
Est: $600 - $800
CAROLINE BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), coastal landscape, double sided oil on canvas, with portrait of Madeline Bassarear on verso, unsigned. Craquelure, dirt and grime. Canvas 17''h, 21''w. (Fine art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Nov. 05, 2016
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), group of (2) unframed paintings, to include: barn, oil on board, unsigned, board 17-3/4''h, 20''w (wear to edges, pinholes to corners, dirt and grime, craquelure); and tree lined river in autumn, oil on board, unsigned, board 20''h, 19-1/2''w (wear to edges, board warped, pinholes to corners, minor craquelure, dirt and grime).
South Bay Auctions Inc
Nov. 05, 2016
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), group of (2) unframed paintings, to include: summer landscape with stream, unsigned, board 14''h, 17-3/4''w (wear to edges, light dirt and grime); and barn on hillside, unsigned, board 12''h, 16''w (pin holes top center, wear to edges).
South Bay Auctions Inc
Nov. 05, 2016
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
CAROLINE M. BELL (American, Long Island, 1874-1970), double-sided painting with house in the snow and road with spring tree to verso, unsigned. Board 18''h, 20''w. Unframed, wear to edges, crease to top right corner, dirt and grime.
South Bay Auctions Inc