(ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) (1942–1975)
What is (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.)’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $593–$1,500, n=9). The auction record is $27,500 for Broadside for Ira Aldridge's performance of Shakespeare--and Jim Crow (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadside for Ira Aldridge's performance of Shakespeare--and Jim Crow, 1840 | Letterpress broadside | $27,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Ira Aldridge broadside for his starring role in "The Slave," and performing his Jim Crow song, 1847 | Letterpress broadside | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Program for the Hyers Sisters Combination in Out of Bondage, 1881 | Pencil | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2020 |
| 4 | Program for "Out of Bondage,", 1877 | 4 pages, 14¼ x 10¼ inches | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Playbill for a performance of Othello, 1944 | 32 pages. 4to, original illustrated wrappers | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2020 |
| 6 | Playbill for a performance of Othello, 1944 | Playbill, 32 pages, 4to, original illustrated wrappers | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Handbill for Douglas Turner Ward's plays Day of Absence and Happy Ending, 1967 | Handbill | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poster for the off-Broadway production of J.E. Franklin's award-winning "Black Girl." | On coated cardboard | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Poster for the Black Arts Movement play "A Black Time for Black Folk", 1970 | Color poster | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Poster for the Black Arts Movement play "Duplex: A Black Love Fable in Four Movements" by Ed Bullins, 1971 | Poster | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $1,062 |
| Prints | 10 | $719 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,187 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $910 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
(ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,000.
A work by (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) sold in 2025 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) work is $1,000.
The median (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print sells for $1,124 across 26 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $1,124 | $27,500 | — | 2025-03-20 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $570–$2,375 | $968 | $27,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $531–$1,875 | $1,187 | $2,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $17,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) work is $1,000. The median (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print sells for $1,124 across 26 lots.
What is the average price of a (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print is $1,124.
What is (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.)'s most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print is $27,500.
What is the average price of a small (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.) print (small (under 50 cm)) is $968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is (ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.)'s auction record?
(ENTERTAINMENT--THEATER.)'s auction record is $27,500, set in 2024.
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