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Romare Bearden Lithographs: Value & Auction Prices

1911–1988

Romare Bearden lithographs have appeared at auction 137 times in ArtSell’s records between 2004 and 2026; 131 sold, a sell-through rate of 96%. Half of the priced sales fell between $1.3kSign up free to see and $3.3kSign up free to see, with a median of $2kSign up free to see. Jazz holds the top price on file: $11.3kSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2014). Sales were recorded mainly at Rago Auctions (38), Toomey & Co. (23) and Phillips (16).

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Romare Bearden lithographs: key figures

Auction results
137
Sold rate
96%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$2kSign up free to see
Record price
$11.3kSign up free to see Jazz, Phillips, Apr 2014

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (38), Toomey & Co. (23), Phillips (16)

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  1. Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) (from the Jazz Suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) (from the Jazz Suite), 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 33½ w in (60 x 85 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    $1,500≈ £1,194≈ €1,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Out Chorus (Rhythm Section) (from the Jazz Suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Out Chorus (Rhythm Section) (from the Jazz Suite), 1979
    Lithograph
    23⅞ h x 33⅜ w in (61 x 85 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 164
    $1,375≈ £1,095≈ €1,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2022
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 178
    $2,125≈ £1,692≈ €2,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. In the Garden (from the American Portfolio) by Romare Bearden, 1979-80, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2022
    In the Garden (from the American Portfolio), 1979-80
    Lithograph
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 180
    $3,072≈ £2,446≈ €2,915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Feb 2022
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 192
    $4,750≈ £3,551≈ €4,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio) by Romare Bearden, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Feb 2022
    Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¾ h x 21½ w in (70 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $3,750≈ £2,804≈ €3,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Dec 2021
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $2,750≈ £2,075≈ €2,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) by Romare Bearden, Lithograph, offered Dec 2021
    Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's)
    Lithograph · ed. 9/20
    23 7/8 x 33 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 273
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Leonard Auction ↗
  9. Bopping at the Birdland (from the Jazz series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2021
    Bopping at the Birdland (from the Jazz series), 1979
    Lithograph
    24 h x 33⅜ w in (61 x 85 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 237
    $1,500≈ £1,101≈ €1,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) (from the Jazz Suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2021
    Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) (from the Jazz Suite), 1979
    Lithograph
    23⅞ h x 33½ w in (61 x 85 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 238
    $1,500≈ £1,101≈ €1,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Louisiana Serenade (from the Jazz Suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2021
    Louisiana Serenade (from the Jazz Suite), 1979
    Lithograph
    24⅜ h x 34⅞ w in (62 x 89 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 241
    $1,000≈ £734≈ €865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Introduction for a Blues Queen (from the Jazz series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2021
    Introduction for a Blues Queen (from the Jazz series), 1979
    Lithograph
    24 h x 35½ w in (61 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 240
    $1,375≈ £1,010≈ €1,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2021
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    28½ h x 19¾ w in (72 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 139
    $3,750≈ £2,781≈ €3,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Aug 2021
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    28½ h x 19¾ w in (72 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 237
    $2,750≈ £1,988≈ €2,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  15. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2021
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    28½ h x 19¾ w in (72 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 574
    $2,250≈ £1,593≈ €1,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. In the Garden (from the American Portfolio) by Romare Bearden, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2021
    In the Garden (from the American Portfolio)
    Lithograph
    28⅝ h x 21 w in (73 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 576
    $3,000≈ £2,124≈ €2,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. In the Garden from the American Portfolio by Romare Bearden, offset lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2021
    In the Garden from the American Portfolio
    Lithograph
    28⅝ h x 21⅛ w in (73 x 54 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 321
    $3,000≈ £2,176≈ €2,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Roots by Romare Bearden, 1977, lithograph in colors, sold Feb 2021
    Roots, 1977
    Lithograph
    27 h x 21 w in (69 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $4,375≈ £3,155≈ €3,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Come Sunday from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio by Romare Bearden, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Feb 2021
    Come Sunday from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¾ h x 21⅝ w in (70 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $5,000≈ £3,605≈ €4,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. three works from the Jazz Suite by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Nov 2020
    three works from the Jazz Suite, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 33½ w in (61 x 85 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 365
    $4,063≈ £3,093≈ €3,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Come Sunday from 1776 USA 1976 Bicentennial Prints portfolio by Romare Bearden, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2020
    Come Sunday from 1776 USA 1976 Bicentennial Prints portfolio, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¾ h x 21⅝ w in (70 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $5,000≈ £3,829≈ €4,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Girl in Garden, 1979, (Gelburd-Rosenberg # 62) by Romare Bearden, lithograph printed in colors, 22 × 16 inches, pencil, offered Oct 2020
    Girl in Garden, 1979, (Gelburd-Rosenberg # 62)
    Lithograph · ed. 10/20
    34 x 28 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 229
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  23. Come Sunday from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio by Romare Bearden, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold May 2020
    Come Sunday from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¾ h x 21⅝ w in (70 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 225
    $7,150≈ £5,831≈ €6,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio) by Romare Bearden, 1975, lithograph in colors on ivory wove paper, sold Apr 2020
    Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio), 1975
    Lithograph · Other support
    27½ h x 21 w in (70 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 162
    $3,750≈ £3,022≈ €3,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  25. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, Color Lithograph, sold Jun 2018
    The Lantern
    Lithograph · ed. AP
    Image - 23.75" high x 15.5" wide; sheet - 28.5" high x 19.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 110
    $750≈ £566≈ €647HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  26. Louisiana Serenade by Romare Bearden, Color Lithograph, sold Jun 2018
    Louisiana Serenade
    Lithograph · ed. 26/175
    Sheet - 24.25" high x 33.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 109
    $800≈ £604≈ €690HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  27. Bopping at Birdland by Romare Bearden, Color Lithograph, sold Jun 2018
    Bopping at Birdland
    Lithograph · ed. 135/175
    Sheet - 24" high x 33.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 108
    $650≈ £491≈ €561HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  28. Homeboy by Romare Bearden, Offset Lithograph "Homeboy", sold Mar 2018
    Homeboy
    Lithograph · ed. 41/50
    Sheet - 15" high x 22.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 57
    $1,100≈ £773≈ €891HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  29. Conversation by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2017
    Conversation, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 82/175
    I .18 x 25 in. (45.7 x 63.5 cm) S. 21 3/8 x 28 1/4 in. (54.3 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 198
    $3,750≈ £2,843≈ €3,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  30. Morning by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2017
    Morning, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 97/175
    I. 19 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (48.9 x 62.9 cm) S. 21 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (55.2 x 70.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $3,250≈ £2,464≈ €2,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  31. Autumn of the Rooster by Romare Bearden, Color Lithograph, sold Sep 2017
    Autumn of the Rooster
    Lithograph · ed. 21/75
    Image: 16.75" high x 22.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 111
    $1,000≈ £757≈ €834HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  32. Jazz by Romare Bearden, 1979, Six lithographs in colors, on Arches Archival paper, the full sheets, sold Apr 2017
    Jazz, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 162/175
    all S. approx. 24 3/4 x 34 5/8
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    $6,875≈ £5,430≈ €6,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Morning by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2016
    Morning, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 86/175
    I. 19 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (48.9 x 62.9 cm) S. 21 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (55.2 x 70.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $5,250≈ £4,299≈ €4,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. The Conversation by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2016
    The Conversation, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    I .18 x 25 in. (45.7 x 63.5 cm) S. 21 3/8 x 28 1/4 in. (54.3 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $5,250≈ £4,299≈ €4,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Morning of the Rooster by Romare Bearden, 1980, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2016
    Morning of the Rooster, 1980
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 23 1/2 x 18 in. (59.7 x 45.7 cm) S. 28 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. (71.8 x 54.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    $4,750≈ £3,890≈ €4,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Girl in the Garden; and Morning by Romare Bearden, 1979, Two lithographs in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016
    Girl in the Garden; and Morning, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/175
    both I. 19 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (48.9 x 62.9 cm) both S. 21 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (55.2 x 70.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $6,000≈ £4,136≈ €5,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Jazz by Romare Bearden, 1979, Six lithographs in colors, on Arches Archival paper, the full sheets,, sold Apr 2016
    Jazz, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 37/175
    all S. approx. 24 3/4 x 34 5/8
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    $7,500≈ £5,170≈ €6,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Jazz by Romare Bearden, 1979, Six lithographs in colors, on Arches Archival paper, the full sheets,, sold Oct 2015
    Jazz, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 175
    all S. approx. 24 3/4 x 34 5/8 in. (62.9 x 87.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $8,750≈ £5,709≈ €7,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Louisiana Serenade, from Jazz Series (GG. 72) by Romare Bearden, 1976, Color lithograph on wove paper, offered Jul 2015
    Louisiana Serenade, from Jazz Series (GG. 72), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 25/30
    sheet 24 1/2 x 34in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Jazz by Romare Bearden, 1979, Six lithographs, on Arches Archival paper, the full sheets,, sold Apr 2015
    Jazz, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 34/175
    all S. approx. 24 3/4 x 34 5/8 in. (62.9 x 87.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    $8,750≈ £5,877≈ €8,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,, sold Oct 2014
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/175
    I. 23 5/8 x 15 1/2 in. (60 x 39.4 cm) S. 28 3/8 x 19 3/4 in. (72.1 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    $2,500≈ £1,545≈ €1,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  42. Jazz by Romare Bearden, 1979, Six lithographs, on Arches Archival paper, the full sheets,, sold Oct 2014
    Jazz, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 91/175
    all S. approx. 24 3/4 x 34 5/8 in. (62.9 x 87.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    $7,500≈ £4,636≈ €5,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Ambiance by Romare Bearden, c. 1972, Offset Lithograph "Ambiance" c, sold Sep 2014
    Ambiance, c. 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 41/50
    Image - 9.75" high x 19' wide, sheet - 15" high x 22" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 30
    $1,500≈ £930≈ €1,159HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  44. Romare Bearden (African American,1914 - 1988) by Romare Bearden, Rare Untitled Lithograph, sold Sep 2014
    Romare Bearden (African American,1914 - 1988)
    Lithograph · ed. 34/50
    Image - 31.5" high x 21.25" wide, Sheet - 35.5" high x 25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 29
    $2,800≈ £1,735≈ €2,163HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  45. Jazz by Romare Bearden, 1979, Six lithographs, on Arches Archival paper, the full sheets,, sold Apr 2014
    Jazz, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 175
    all S. approx. 24 3/4 x 34 5/8 in. (62.9 x 87.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    $11,250≈ £6,678≈ €8,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Romare Bearden, African American,1914 - 1988 by Romare Bearden, Rare Untitled Lithograph, sold Feb 2014
    Romare Bearden, African American,1914 - 1988
    Lithograph · ed. 16/50
    Sight - 35" high x 24" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 34
    $6,500≈ £3,902≈ €4,732HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  47. Quilting Time. by Romare Bearden, Lithograph "Quilting Time." Pencil signed lower right, numbered 85 in an edition of 175, sold Jul 2012
    Quilting Time.
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 175
    image - 18" high x 23" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 61
    $1,400≈ £902≈ €1,157HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  48. School Bell Time by Romare Bearden, Color lithograph, sold Dec 2004
    School Bell Time
    Lithograph · ed. 207/950
    27 3/4 in. x 39 3/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 281
    $900≈ £470≈ €678HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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