What is a James Bearden sculpture worth?
b. 1964 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 66 priced auction sales, works by James Bearden have sold for a median of $4,064Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,373Sign up free to see and $6,012Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $4,445Sign up free to see across 47 sales. In the last five years the median was $4,301Sign up free to see across 58 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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James Bearden prices by medium
- Auction results
- 68
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2016–2026
- Median price
- $4.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $21.8kSign up free to see Cabinet, Wright, Aug 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 47 | $2.5k–$5.9kSign up free to see | $4.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (31), Rago Auctions (21), Toomey & Co. (13)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 3 | $854–$1.5kSign up free to see | $882Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 18 | $2.8k–$5kSign up free to see | $4.1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 10 | $3.6k–$8.5kSign up free to see | $5.7kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 16 | $4.4k–$10.7kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
Recent James Bearden sales
- Cabinet, plasma-carved steel with metallic polywash finish — $21,760Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Cathedral figure, torch-cut steel with metallic wash — $15,360Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Anemone form, plasma-carved bronze — $2,176Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 4, 2026
- Cathedral form, torch-cut steel with metallic polywash finish — $5,120Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 4, 2026
- Medusa occasional tables, set of two, plasma-carved steel with metallic polywash finish — $5,760Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 4, 2026
- Android cabinet, patinated, enameled, gilt, steel, bronze — $19,200Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 13, 2026
- Cathedral form, torch-cut steel, 23k gold gilding, metallic polywash finish — $5,760Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 28, 2026
- Tidal bench, plasma-carved steel with metallic polywash finish — $5,376Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 28, 2026
Questions about James Bearden prices
What is a James Bearden sculpture worth?
Based on 66 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Bearden have sold for a median of $4,064, and half of them sold between $2,373 and $6,012. For sculptures alone the median is $4,445 (47 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James Bearden sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $21,760 for “Cabinet” at Wright in August 2026.
How often do James Bearden works sell at auction?
100% of the 68 lots recorded between 2016 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Bearden sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 68 lots by James Bearden recorded at auction between 2016 and 2026, 68 found a buyer (100%).
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