Bruce Beasley (b. 1939)
Bruce Beasley is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bruce Beasley sold in 2023 for $5,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruce Beasley on OpeningBid →What is a Bruce Beasley work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Beasley work is $5,000.
The median Bruce Beasley sculpture sells for $4,352 across 14 lots.
The median Bruce Beasley painting sells for $5,100 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $5,100 | $5,700 | — | 2023-03-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $4,352†‡ | $12,750 | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,550–$4,862† | $2,048† | $8,925 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $12,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,925 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,700 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruce Beasley worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Beasley work is $5,000. The median Bruce Beasley sculpture sells for $4,352 across 14 lots. The median Bruce Beasley painting sells for $5,100 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bruce Beasley sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Beasley sculpture is $4,352. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bruce Beasley's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Beasley sculpture is $12,750.
What is Bruce Beasley's auction record?
Bruce Beasley's auction record is $12,750, set in 2021.
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