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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).

$18,750≈ £13,428≈ €15,352Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPrevalence of RitualPhillips207auction results2004–2026years recorded94%sold$2.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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. 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) ↗
  2. Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colors on Arches 88, sold Apr 2022
    Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite), 1979
    Screenprint · Paper
    18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $2,250≈ £1,791≈ €2,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. 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) ↗
  4. Tidings by Romare Bearden, 1972, Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    Tidings, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 93/125
    I. 15 7/8 x 23 3/4 in. (40.3 x 60.3 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 29 1/8 in. (56.5 x 74 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 301
    $3,780≈ £2,903≈ €3,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  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. Two Women by Romare Bearden, 1981-82, screenprint in colors, sold Feb 2022
    Two Women, 1981-82
    Screenprint
    22⅞ h x 14¼ w in (58 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 188
    $5,000≈ £3,738≈ €4,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. Mother and Child by Romare Bearden, 1974, screenprint, sold Jan 2022
    Mother and Child, 1974
    Screenprint
    24 x 16 inches, framed: 33 x 25 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 265
    $4,200≈ £3,064≈ €3,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  9. Mother and Child by Romare Bearden, 1974, screenprint, sold Dec 2021
    Mother and Child, 1974
    Screenprint
    24 x 16 inches, framed: 33 x 25 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5082
    $4,800≈ £3,610≈ €4,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  10. Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colors on Arches 88, sold Dec 2021
    Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite), 1979
    Screenprint · Paper
    18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $1,375≈ £1,038≈ €1,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. School Bell Time by Romare Bearden, Serigraph, offered Dec 2021
    School Bell Time
    Screenprint · ed. 368/950
    25 7/8 x 37 3/4 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 274
    Result not publishedEst. $500–700View at Leonard Auction ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. Tidings by Romare Bearden, c. 1970, Color Screenprint, sold Nov 2021
    Tidings, c. 1970
    Screenprint
    17.5" high x 16.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $4,400≈ £3,248≈ €3,820HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  15. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Mountain Top by Romare Bearden, 1968, screenprint in colors on board, sold Oct 2021
    Martin Luther King, Jr. - Mountain Top, 1968
    Screenprint
    29¾ h x 19½ w in (76 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 151
    $8,750≈ £6,425≈ €7,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colors on Arches 88, sold Sep 2021
    Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite), 1979
    Screenprint · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $1,024≈ £760≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. Siren's Song (from Odysseus) by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colorss on Arches 88, sold Jul 2021
    Siren's Song (from Odysseus), 1979
    Screenprint · Paper
    22 h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 221
    $1,188≈ £857≈ €1,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite) by Romare Bearden, 1979, screenprint in colors on Arches 88, sold Jun 2021
    Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite), 1979
    Screenprint · Paper
    21¾ h x 29⅛ w in (55 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 575
    $4,688≈ £3,319≈ €3,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. 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 ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. Out Chorus by Romare Bearden, 1979, Etching, aquatint, and screenprint in colors with hand-coloring, sold Nov 2020
    Out Chorus, 1979
    Etching
    Sight: 14" high x 18" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 84
    $3,200≈ £2,430≈ €2,693HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  32. Mother and Child from Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness by Romare Bearden, 1971, screenprint, sold Oct 2020
    Mother and Child from Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness, 1971
    Screenprint
    24 h x 18⅞ w in (61 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 172
    $4,375≈ £3,350≈ €3,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. Caribbean Landscape, 1983-1985
    Screenprint · ed. AP
    29-1/2 x 42-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1790
    $1,700≈ £1,292≈ €1,504HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  38. Sorcerer's Village by Romare Bearden, 1976, Screenprint and lithograph on paper, sold Sep 2018
    Sorcerer's Village, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 302
    $3,750≈ £2,878≈ €3,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Siren's Song (From Odysseus) by Romare Bearden, Screenprint, sold Sep 2018
    Siren's Song (From Odysseus)
    Screenprint · ed. AP
    Image - 18" high x 24" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 75
    $1,100≈ £849≈ €951HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  40. Gospel Trio by Romare Bearden, c. 1980, monotype on paper, sold Jul 2018
    Gospel Trio, c. 1980
    Print (other) · Paper
    30 h x 22½ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 213
    $3,500≈ £2,697≈ €3,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  41. Piano Man by Romare Bearden, c. 1980, monotype on paper, sold Jul 2018
    Piano Man, c. 1980
    Print (other) · Paper
    22½ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 215
    $9,375≈ £7,224≈ €8,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  42. 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 ↗
  43. 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 ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. Prevalence of Ritual by Romare Bearden, 1974, The complete set of five screenprints in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, title page and justification, all con, sold Apr 2018
    Prevalence of Ritual, 1974
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 52/100
    four I. 35 7/8 x 29 1/8 in. (91.1 x 74 cm) four S. 40 x 32 1/8 in. (101.6 x 81.6 cm) one I. 29 1/8 x 35 7/8 in. (74 x 91.1 cm) one S. 32 1/8 x 40 in. (81.6 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    $18,750≈ £13,428≈ €15,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. 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 ↗
  48. 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 ↗
  49. 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 ↗
  50. City College Performing Arts Center by Romare Bearden, Poster, offered Jun 2017
    City College Performing Arts Center
    Print (other)
    20 in. x 14 3/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 876
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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