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# Beatrice Mandelman (1912–1998)

## What is Beatrice Mandelman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Beatrice Mandelman at 10 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,536 including buyer’s premium (middle half $928–$2,136, n=15). The auction record is $7,995 for Untitled (Still Life with Skull) (2025, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Still Life with Skull), circa 1950 | Oil on canvas | $7,995 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Garden #8 1/2-C, c. 1994, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,500 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 3 | Music #2, 1975 | Acrylic | $7,040 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Red Form, 1980 | Acrylic | $7,040 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | The Castle, 1980 | Acrylic | $6,144 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Celebration Series | Oil on canvas | $5,625 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 7 | Sun Series #16, circa 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,490 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Rift, 1986 | Acrylic | $5,120 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Spring, c. 1970s | Acrylic on canvas | $4,375 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (Still Life with Guitar and Fruit) | Oil on canvas board | $4,305 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $3,750 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,536 |
| Other | 6 | $1,304 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $2,926 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $800 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Beatrice Mandelman is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,944. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Beatrice Mandelman sold in 2026 for $2,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Beatrice Mandelman work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beatrice Mandelman work is $1,944.

The median Beatrice Mandelman painting sells for $3,048 across 17 lots.

The median Beatrice Mandelman work on paper sells for $1,728 across 8 lots.

The median Beatrice Mandelman print sells for $906 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $906 | $1,024 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,048† | $7,995 | 85% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,728 | $2,926 | — | 2026-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,270 | $7,995 | — | 2025-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Beatrice Mandelman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $906. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,048, record $7,995. A typical Beatrice Mandelman painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,270.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,608–$5,888 | $3,624 | $7,995 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,632–$2,208 | $1,920 | $2,926 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,995 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,926 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,304 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,024 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $950 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Beatrice Mandelman worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beatrice Mandelman work is $1,944. The median Beatrice Mandelman painting sells for $3,048 across 17 lots. The median Beatrice Mandelman work on paper sells for $1,728 across 8 lots. The median Beatrice Mandelman print sells for $906 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Beatrice Mandelman painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Beatrice Mandelman painting is $3,048. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Beatrice Mandelman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Beatrice Mandelman painting is $7,995.

### What is the average price of a medium Beatrice Mandelman painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Beatrice Mandelman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Beatrice Mandelman's auction record?

Beatrice Mandelman's auction record is $7,995, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Beatrice Mandelman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beatrice-mandelman (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.