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# Beauford Delaney (1901–1979)

Beauford Delaney is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $25,426.

A work by Beauford Delaney sold in 2023 for $44,583, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Beauford Delaney work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beauford Delaney work is $25,426.

The median Beauford Delaney painting sells for $9,056 across 2 lots.

The median Beauford Delaney work on paper sells for $43,190 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $9,056 | $9,056 | — | 2023-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $43,190 | $44,583 | — | 2023-06-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $44,583 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $41,796 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,056 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,056 |

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 Beauford Delaney worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beauford Delaney work is $25,426. The median Beauford Delaney painting sells for $9,056 across 2 lots. The median Beauford Delaney work on paper sells for $43,190 across 2 lots.

### What is Beauford Delaney's auction record?

Beauford Delaney's auction record is $44,583, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.