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Charles Bell Art

British, 1774-1842
Charles Bell was a Photorealist painter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who was known for creating vibrant still lifes of everyday items such as pinball machines, marbles, gumball machines and vintage toys 10 times their actual size. Bell started having solo shows in New York in 1972. He also participated in group exhibitions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the National Air and Space Museum and the Miyagi Museum of Art, among others. While many other artists in the 1970s were experimenting with Minimalism and Conceptual Art, Bell was a member of a small group of artists who painted a reflection of iconography and capitalism in America. By using consumer objects, Bell shared similar interests with the Pop artists of the 1960s, but, like other Photorealists, he placed them in a sphere of criticism rather than praise. In his 1986 painting "The Judgement of Paris," Bell recreated the Greek myth using Barbie and Ken dolls and a G.I. Joe figure, as well as other toys. This work is close in size to Peter Paul Rubens’ "The Judgement of Paris," which is almost 13 feet long. Bell died in New York in 1995.
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Artist: Charles Bell
The Ultimate Gumball, Photorealist Screenprint by Charles Bell
The Ultimate Gumball, Photorealist Screenprint by Charles Bell

The Ultimate Gumball, Photorealist Screenprint by Charles Bell

By Charles Bell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Charles Bell, American (1935 - 1995) - The Ultimate Gumball, Year: 1981, Medium: Screenprint on Masonite with shellac overglaze, Edition: 60, Size: 48 x 54 in. (121.92 x 137.16 c...

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1980s Photorealist Charles Bell Art

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Masonite, Screen

Gumball XV, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell
Gumball XV, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell

Gumball XV, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell

By Charles Bell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Charles Bell, American (1935 - 1995) - Gumball XV, Year: 1983, Medium: Poster, Size: 19.75 x 15.75 in. (50.17 x 40.01 cm), Publisher: The Art Group Limited, London

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1980s Photorealist Charles Bell Art

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Offset

Sixteen Candles, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell
Sixteen Candles, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell

Sixteen Candles, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell

By Charles Bell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Charles Bell, American (1935 - 1995) - Sixteen Candles, Year: circa 1990, Medium: Poster, titled and numbered in pencil, Edition: 1500, Image Size: 17 x 25 inches, Size: 23 x 31...

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1990s Photorealist Charles Bell Art

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Offset

Louis Meisel Gallery Poster, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell
Louis Meisel Gallery Poster, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell

Louis Meisel Gallery Poster, Photorealist Poster by Charles Bell

By Charles Bell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Charles Bell, American (1935 - 1995) - Louis Meisel Gallery Poster, Year: 1984, Medium: Poster, Size: 36 x 22 in. (91.44 x 55.88 cm), Publisher: Bruce McGaw Graphics & Judith...

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1980s Photorealist Charles Bell Art

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Offset

Double Bubble, Photorealist Silkscreen by Charles Bell
Double Bubble, Photorealist Silkscreen by Charles Bell

Double Bubble, Photorealist Silkscreen by Charles Bell

By Charles Bell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Charles Bell Title: Double Bubble Year: circa 1990 Medium: Silkscreen, signed in pencil Edition: 150 Image: 26 x 26 inches Size: 33 in. x 33 in. (83.82 cm x 83.82 cm)

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1990s Photorealist Charles Bell Art

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Screen

The Ultimate Gumball, Charles Bell
The Ultimate Gumball, Charles Bell

The Ultimate Gumball, Charles Bell

By Charles Bell

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Charles Bell (1935-1995) Title: The Ultimate Gumball Year: 1981 Medium: Silkscreen with shellac overglaze on Masonite panel Size: 46.75 x 53.25 inches Inscription: Unsigned a...

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20th Century Realist Charles Bell Art

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Paper, Digital Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic Charles Bell art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Charles Bell in screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Photorealist style. Not every interior allows for large Charles Bell art, so small editions measuring 30 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Davis Cone, Jeanette Pasin-Sloan, and Theo Wujcik. Charles Bell art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $3,500, while the average work can sell for $2,500.
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