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# Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) (1943–2005)

## What is Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $292 including buyer’s premium (middle half $187–$375, n=38). The auction record is $1,192 for TLÁHLEELIS - KOPRINO/DIOXIN (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLÁHLEELIS - KOPRINO/DIOXIN | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $1,192 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 2 | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AS HE MIGHT HAVE LOOKED...THE GREAT DISCOVERER OF WHAT, WHEN, WHY ETC. | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $777 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | WOLF ROBE/QUEEN OF HEARTS | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $777 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (THE EARLY YEARS) | Mixed media on paper signed lower right sheet 13.75 x 11 in — | $541 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | THE EARLY YEARS (SHORT BULL) | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $495 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | BEES AS LABOR | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $492 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (SOLAR ECLIPSE) | Mixed media on paper signed lower right | $453 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (REVERENDS) | Mixed media on paper signed lower right | $433 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | JOKER/BONE ANATOMY | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $420 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (PINE TREE AND FEATHER) | MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER | $376 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 38 | $292 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $292 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) is an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $290.

A work by Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) sold in 2026 for $1,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work is $290.

The median Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper sells for $292 across 39 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on papers typically sell for $187–$375 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 39 | $292 | $1,192 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $777 | $1,192 | — | 2026-05-07 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $187–$375 | $292 | $1,192 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $777 |

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, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work is $290. The median Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper sells for $292 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on papers typically sell for $187–$375 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper is $292.

### What is Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper is $1,192.

### What is the average price of a small Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)'s auction record?

Carl Beam, RCA , Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)'s auction record is $1,192, set in 2026.

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