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# 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.

**1 Wayne Beam Morrell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Wayne Beam Morrell work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wayne Beam Morrell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wayne-beam-morrell (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.