Romare Bearden is an American artist with 332 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,827.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 175 | $2,540 | $18,750 | 86.3% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 10 | $75,600 | $315,000 | 50% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $27,720 | $403,200 | 93.1% | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $87,500 | $87,500 | — | 2018-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | 2008-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $275,000 | $1.1M | — | 2025-11-20 |
Romare Bearden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (175 lots) median $2,540 with 86.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $75,600, record $315,000. A typical Romare Bearden painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $275,000.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homage to Louis and Duke, 1975 | 2026-01-22 | Bonhams | $1,031 |
| Blue Carolina Morning | 2025-12-16 | Wright | $2,540 |
| Mecklenburg Autumn (from the Mecklenburg series) | 2025-12-16 | Wright | $635 |
| Train Whistle Blues: II | 2025-11-20 | Christie's | $571,500 |
| (1914-1988) Untitled 11 x 15 3/8 in (28 x 39 cm) (Executed circa 1980) | 2025-11-20 | Bonhams | $18,319 |
Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Romare Bearden print is $2,540.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Romare Bearden print is $18,750.
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Romare Bearden work on paper is $27,720.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Romare Bearden work on paper is $403,200.
Romare Bearden's auction record is $1,109,000, set on 2020-10-28.