Wayne Beam Morrell (1923–2013)
Wayne Beam Morrell is an American artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wayne Beam Morrell is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Beam Morrell work is $800.
The median Wayne Beam Morrell painting sells for $836 across 132 lots.
The median Wayne Beam Morrell work on paper sells for $160 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wayne Beam Morrell paintings typically sell for $638–$2,138 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Wayne Beam Morrell paintings typically sell for $350–$895 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 151 | $836†‡ | $8,050 | 87.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $160‡ | $652 | — | 2022-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $4,132‡ | $8,050 | — | 2025-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $350–$895‡ | $563‡ | $2,468 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $638–$2,138†‡ | $1,192†‡ | $8,050 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $139–$195‡ | $155‡ | $300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $8,050 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $652 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $345 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wayne Beam Morrell worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Beam Morrell work is $800. The median Wayne Beam Morrell painting sells for $836 across 132 lots. The median Wayne Beam Morrell work on paper sells for $160 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wayne Beam Morrell paintings typically sell for $638–$2,138 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wayne Beam Morrell paintings typically sell for $350–$895 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Wayne Beam Morrell painting?
Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wayne Beam Morrell painting is $836. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Wayne Beam Morrell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wayne Beam Morrell painting is $8,050.
What is the average price of a medium Wayne Beam Morrell painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wayne Beam Morrell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Wayne Beam Morrell painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wayne Beam Morrell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wayne Beam Morrell's auction record?
Wayne Beam Morrell's auction record is $8,050, set in 1996.
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