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# J. Wade Beam (b. 1910)

J. Wade Beam is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J. Wade Beam sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Wade Beam work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Wade Beam work is $1,200.

The median J. Wade Beam sculpture sells for $630 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $630 | $630 | — | 2023-11-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $630 |

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 J. Wade Beam worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Wade Beam work is $1,200. The median J. Wade Beam sculpture sells for $630 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J. Wade Beam's auction record?

J. Wade Beam's auction record is $3,302, set in 2013.

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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, “J. Wade Beam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-wade-beam (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.