> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-beam-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# CARL BEAM (1943–2005)

## What is CARL BEAM’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 418 auction results for CARL BEAM at 1 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $244–$762, n=13). The auction record is $43,886 for CROSS ROADS (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CROSS ROADS | MIXED MEDIA ON PLEXIGLASS | $43,886 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | SELF PORTRAIT IN THE UNIFIED FIELD OF MY BEING | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $2,762 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | SELF-PORTRAIT IN THE PROCESS OF BURYING THE RULER, WHICH IN MY CASE, ARE NUMBEROUS | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $2,444 | Waddingtons | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | CRUCIFICATION | MIXED MEDIA ON PLEXIGLASS | $1,850 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | PROPER LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,565 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (mixed media on paper) | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,326 | Waddingtons | Jan 2011 |
| 7 | SELF-PORTRAIT ON THE DESERT SAND OVERHEARD THERE (WHAT DID I EVER GET THAT WAS WORTH A F**K ANYWAY)?? | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,309 | Waddingtons | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | CHIEF/CORN | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,289 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | WOULD I HAVE TO PAINT YOU A PICTURE | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,289 | Waddingtons | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (HUMPBACK WHALE/CELEBRATION WITH ARROWS) | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,043 | Waddingtons | Aug 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 93 | $291 |
| Prints | 6 | $191 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $553 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $253 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 418 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


CARL BEAM is a Canadian artist with 406 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $260.

A work by CARL BEAM sold in 2025 for $1,309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CARL BEAM work worth?

Across 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARL BEAM work is $260.

The median CARL BEAM work on paper sells for $284 across 334 lots.

The median CARL BEAM print sells for $168 across 63 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) CARL BEAM work on papers typically sell for $174–$419 (the middle half of 98 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 63 | $168 | $374 | — | 2024-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 334 | $284 | $2,762 | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,147 | $43,886 | — | 2025-03-06 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $147–$369 | $214 | $754 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $174–$419 | $235 | $2,762 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $756–$1,309 | $994 | $2,444 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,762 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,444 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $754 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $398 |

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 CARL BEAM worth?

Across 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARL BEAM work is $260. The median CARL BEAM work on paper sells for $284 across 334 lots. The median CARL BEAM print sells for $168 across 63 lots. Small (under 50 cm) CARL BEAM work on papers typically sell for $174–$419 (the middle half of 98 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a CARL BEAM work on paper?

Based on 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CARL BEAM work on paper is $284.

### What is CARL BEAM's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CARL BEAM work on paper is $2,762.

### What is the average price of a CARL BEAM print?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CARL BEAM print is $168.

### What is CARL BEAM's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CARL BEAM print is $374.

### What is the average price of a small CARL BEAM work on paper?

Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a small CARL BEAM work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $235, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium CARL BEAM print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium CARL BEAM print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is CARL BEAM's auction record?

CARL BEAM's auction record is $43,886, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “CARL BEAM auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-beam-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.