Romare Bearden Prints: Auction Prices

1911–1988

Romare Bearden prints have appeared at auction 207 times in ArtSell’s records between 2004 and 2026; 194 sold, a sell-through rate of 94%. The median price realised is $2.2kSign up free to see across 194 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.4kSign up free to see–$3.8kSign up free to see. Prevalence of Ritual holds the top price on file: $18.8kSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2018). The houses with the most results are Rago Auctions (55), Phillips (28) and Toomey & Co. (28).

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Romare Bearden prints: key figures

Auction results
207
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$2.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$18.8kSign up free to see Prevalence of Ritual, Phillips, Apr 2018

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (55), Phillips (28), Toomey & Co. (28)

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  1. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Mountain Top by Romare Bearden, 1968, screenprint in colors on board, sold Dec 2024
    Martin Luther King, Jr. - Mountain Top, 1968
    Screenprint · Board
    29¾ h x 19½ w in (76 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 249
    $2,016≈ £1,585≈ €1,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. (1979 Gerlburd 98) by Romare Bearden, Screenprint in colors on Arches paper, sold Dec 2024
    (1979 Gerlburd 98)
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 58/60
    29 7/8 x 42 3/8in (75.9 x 107.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 83
    $960≈ £753≈ €914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Lithograph in Colors on Paper, Ca. 1979, "Mecklenburg Autumn", sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 23" W 18"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1058
    $1,500≈ £1,183≈ €1,417HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, 1980, "Girl in the Garden", sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 61/150
    H 22" W 16"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1057
    $1,500≈ £1,183≈ €1,417HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–3,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  5. The Olympics by Romare Bearden, 1976, screenprint in colors, offered Nov 2024
    The Olympics, 1976
    Screenprint
    37½ h x 22⅞ w in (95 x 58 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 204
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. Pepper Jelly Lady (from the Presidential Portfolio) by Romare Bearden, 1980, lithograph and screenprint in colors, sold Nov 2024
    Pepper Jelly Lady (from the Presidential Portfolio), 1980
    Lithograph
    25⅞ h x 21⅛ w in (66 x 54 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 203
    $1,260≈ £973≈ €1,170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  7. The Train (G. 54A) by Romare Bearden, 1974, Photoengraving, etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2024
    The Train (G. 54A), 1974
    Engraving · Paper · ed. 20/20
    I. 17 3/4 x 22 1/8 in. (45.1 x 56.2 cm) S. 22 3/8 x 28 5/8 in. (56.8 x 72.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    $7,620≈ £5,869≈ €7,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Firebirds (G. 83) by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2024
    Firebirds (G. 83), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 201/300
    I. 21 5/8 x 15 in. (54.9 x 38.1 cm) S. 28 1/8 x 20 7/8 in. (71.4 x 53 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    $1,905≈ £1,467≈ €1,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Conjunction (G. 85) by Romare Bearden, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, offered Oct 2024
    Conjunction (G. 85), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 18 3/4 x 15 in. (47.6 x 38.1 cm) S. 28 1/8 x 21 in. (71.4 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. The Family, from An American Portrait 1776-1976, Volume 1 (G. 55A) by Romare Bearden, 1975, Aquatint and photoengraving in colors, on Fabriano paper, the full sheet, accompanied by the original paper folder, sold Oct 2024
    The Family, from An American Portrait 1776-1976, Volume 1 (G. 55A), 1975
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. XXXX/L
    S. 19 5/8 x 25 3/5 in. (49.8 x 65 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    $5,080≈ £3,913≈ €4,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Louisiana Serenade (from the Jazz Series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2024
    Louisiana Serenade (from the Jazz Series), 1979
    Lithograph
    24⅜ h x 33⅞ w in (62 x 86 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 196
    $1,260≈ £967≈ €1,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Screenprint in Colors on Rives BFK Paper 1976, "S/N Olympics", offered Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 29/200
    H 38" W 23"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1010
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  13. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Lithograph in Colors on Cream Wove Paper, 1975, "Come Sunday (Mother And Child)", sold Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 26/75
    H 27.5" W 21.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1009
    $2,250≈ £1,722≈ €2,058HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  14. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Screenprint with Collage Elements on Wove Paper, 1970, "Carolina Blue (Interior)", sold Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 35/100
    H 23.5" W 17.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1008
    $6,000≈ £4,593≈ €5,488HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  15. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, 1980, "Girl in the Garden", offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 61/150
    H 30" W 22"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1039
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  16. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, 1979, "Bopping in Birdland (Stomp Time)", offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    H 24" W 33"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1038
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  17. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2024
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15⅝ w in (60 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 152
    $2,016≈ £1,537≈ €1,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Litografía 58 / 300, sold Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 58/300
    47 x 38 cm imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 254
    MX$4,000≈ $218≈ £169≈ €201HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$5,000–15,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  19. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2024
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15⅝ w in (60 x 40 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 114
    $1,260≈ £975≈ €1,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  20. Morning (Carolina Morning) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors on Somerset, sold Jul 2024
    Morning (Carolina Morning), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    19⅛ h x 24⅞ w in (49 x 63 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 113
    $4,032≈ £3,121≈ €3,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  21. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Serigraph in Colors on Wove Paper 1996, "School Bell Time", offered Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 734/950
    H 26" W 38"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1061
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  22. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Serigraph And Silkscreen on Coventry Rag Paper, Ca. 1995, "Early Carolina Morning", offered Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 490/950
    H 21" W 29.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1060
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  23. Mecklenburg Morning: Sunrise for China Lamp by Romare Bearden, 1993, screenprint in colors, sold Jun 2024
    Mecklenburg Morning: Sunrise for China Lamp, 1993
    Screenprint
    29 h x 37½ w in (74 x 95 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $786≈ £621≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Mecklenburg Autumn (from the Mecklenburg series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, offset lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2024
    Mecklenburg Autumn (from the Mecklenburg series), 1979
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 17⅜ w in (57 x 44 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 182
    $3,024≈ £2,370≈ €2,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Slave Ship by Romare Bearden, 1977, screenprint in colors, sold Jun 2024
    Slave Ship, 1977
    Screenprint
    28½ h x 18 w in (72 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $2,772≈ £2,172≈ €2,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Cattle of the Sun God by Romare Bearden, silkscreen in colors, 1979, offered Jun 2024
    Cattle of the Sun God
    Screenprint · ed. 92/125
    18 x 22 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 272
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  27. Dreams of Exile (Green Snake) by Romare Bearden, lithograph in colors, 1971, offered Jun 2024
    Dreams of Exile (Green Snake)
    Lithograph · ed. 6/100
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 271
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  28. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold May 2024
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15⅝ w in (60 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 366
    $2,016≈ £1,598≈ €1,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Siren'S Song by Romare Bearden, Screenprint in colors, sold Apr 2024
    Siren'S Song
    Screenprint · ed. AP
    18 in. x 24 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 34
    $1,400≈ £1,123≈ €1,311HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  30. Out Chorus (Rhythm Section) (from the Jazz Series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Apr 2024
    Out Chorus (Rhythm Section) (from the Jazz Series), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 33¼ w in (60 x 84 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 108
    $1,703≈ £1,350≈ €1,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Mecklenburg Morning: Sunrise for China Lamp by Romare Bearden, 1993, offset lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2024
    Mecklenburg Morning: Sunrise for China Lamp, 1993
    Lithograph
    28⅝ h x 37½ w in (73 x 95 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $693≈ £549≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio) by Romare Bearden, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Apr 2024
    Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio)
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅞ h x 21⅝ w in (71 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 106
    $1,638≈ £1,298≈ €1,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Offset Lithographic Poster Ca. 1970-80, "Morning of the Rooster (Mint Museum)", offered Mar 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    H 36" W 24"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1307
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  34. Siren's Song (from the Odysseus suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colors on Arches 88, sold Mar 2024
    Siren's Song (from the Odysseus suite), 1979
    Screenprint · Paper
    17⅞ h x 23⅞ w in (45 x 61 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 206
    $1,008≈ £791≈ €925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  35. Introduction for a Blues Queen (from the Jazz series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2024
    Introduction for a Blues Queen (from the Jazz series), 1979
    Lithograph
    24 h x 35½ w in (61 x 90 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 208
    $1,260≈ £988≈ €1,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  36. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2024
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 207
    $1,071≈ £840≈ €983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  37. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Litografía 58 / 300, offered Jan 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 58/300
    47 x 38 cm imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$7,000–15,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  38. Siren's Song by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colors, sold Dec 2023
    Siren's Song, 1979
    Screenprint
    18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 236
    $1,008≈ £802≈ €936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Dec 2023
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 235
    $2,016≈ £1,605≈ €1,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  40. Prologue to Troy (from the Prevalence of Ritual suite) by Romare Bearden, 1974, screenprint in colors, sold Dec 2023
    Prologue to Troy (from the Prevalence of Ritual suite), 1974
    Screenprint
    36 h x 29⅛ w in (91 x 74 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 231
    $2,394≈ £1,906≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  41. Noah: The Third Day (from the Prevalence of Ritual suite) by Romare Bearden, 1974, screenprint in colors, sold Dec 2023
    Noah: The Third Day (from the Prevalence of Ritual suite), 1974
    Screenprint
    35⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (91 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 233
    $2,772≈ £2,207≈ €2,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  42. Sunday Morning at Avila, 1981, (Gelburd/Rosenberg GG#71), color by Romare Bearden, etching and aquatint, offered Dec 2023
    Sunday Morning at Avila, 1981, (Gelburd/Rosenberg GG#71), color
    Etching · ed. 53/100
    18 x 13.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 325
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  43. Untitled by Romare Bearden, Litografía 58 / 300, offered Nov 2023
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 58/300
    47 x 38 cm imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$10,000–15,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  44. Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) (from the Jazz Series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors on Arches, offered Nov 2023
    Brass Section (Jamming at Minton's) (from the Jazz Series), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    23⅞ h x 33½ w in (61 x 85 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  45. The Lantern by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2023
    The Lantern, 1979
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 15½ w in (60 x 39 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 249
    $1,008≈ £813≈ €929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  46. The Falling Star by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2023
    The Falling Star, 1979
    Lithograph
    23⅛ h x 18 w in (59 x 46 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 245
    $3,276≈ £2,643≈ €3,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  47. Morning (Carolina Morning) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors on Somerset, sold Nov 2023
    Morning (Carolina Morning), 1979
    Lithograph
    19⅛ h x 24⅞ w in (49 x 63 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 241
    $2,772≈ £2,236≈ €2,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  48. Mecklenburg Morning: Sunrise for China Lamp by Romare Bearden, 1993, offset lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2023
    Mecklenburg Morning: Sunrise for China Lamp, 1993After the artist
    Lithograph
    28⅝ h x 37½ w in (73 x 95 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 243
    $126≈ £102≈ €116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  49. Introduction for a Blues Queen (from the Jazz series) by Romare Bearden, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2023
    Introduction for a Blues Queen (from the Jazz series), 1979
    Lithograph
    24 h x 35½ w in (61 x 90 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 253
    $1,032≈ £833≈ €951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  50. Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio) by Romare Bearden, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Nov 2023
    Come Sunday (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¾ h x 21½ w in (70 x 55 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 247
    $2,451≈ £1,977≈ €2,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗

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