Romare Bearden Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1911–1988

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for Romare Bearden works on paper between 2009 and 2025, of which 17 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,200 to $76,800, with a median of $10,795 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $76,800 for “EDEN” at Palm Beach Modern Auctions in 2025.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled, circa 1980

   Watercolor · Paper

   11 x 15 3/8 in (28 x 39 cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 219
   $12,000≈ £9,187≈ €10,422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   The Pepper Jelly Lady

   Watercolor

   Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Nov 15, 2025 · Lot 106
   $57,600≈ £43,742≈ €49,451Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
3. 
   EDEN

   Watercolor

   Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Nov 15, 2025 · Lot 107
   $76,800≈ £58,323≈ €65,934Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
4. 
   Storyville, 1975

   Oil · Paper

   29 1/2 x 40 1/8 in. (74.9 x 101.9 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 16, 2025 · Lot 16
   $12,700≈ £9,478≈ €10,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Rain Forest Martinique, 1976

   Watercolor · Paper

   11 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (28.6 x 22.2 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 18, 2025 · Lot 41
   $8,255≈ £6,134≈ €7,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   The Bridge, 1982

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. (25.1 x 35.9 cm)

   Bonhams · Mar 12, 2025 · Lot 46
   $14,080≈ £10,874≈ €12,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Dawn: Marigot Market

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (24.1 x 31.4 cm)

   Bonhams · Mar 12, 2025 · Lot 45
   $8,320≈ £6,426≈ €7,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   October Morning, 1983

   Gouache · Board

   8 x 11 7/8 in. (20.3 x 30.2 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 147
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Figure with Bird, 1946

   Watercolor · Paper

   image 26 1/8 x 19 7/8 in. (66.4 x 50.5 cm) sheet 28 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (71.8 x 56.5 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 7, 2023 · Lot 121
   $10,795≈ £8,594≈ €10,022Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Man With Cow, St. Maarten

    Watercolor · Paper

    8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in

    Leonard Auction · Jun 25, 2023 · Lot 154
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
11. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Mar 4, 2023 · Lot 115
    $11,520≈ £9,608≈ €10,853Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
12. 
    Afternoon Gathering, circa 1982

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 x 11-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Oct 13, 2022 · Lot 175
    $22,000≈ £19,543≈ €22,590HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
13. 
    Martinique Sunset, 1976–1984

    Watercolor · Paper

    image 7 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. (20 x 28.6 cm) sheet 10 x 12 3/4 in. (25.4 x 32.4 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2022 · Lot 72
    $10,080≈ £9,513≈ €10,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Untitled (Nude from Back), 1978

    Watercolor · Paper

    8 1/2 x 11 1/8 in. (21.6 x 28.3 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 398
    $9,450≈ £6,833≈ €8,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Mecklenburg Monday, 1982

    Watercolor · Board

    6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (17.1 x 12.1 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2019 · Lot 201
    $62,500≈ £48,521≈ €55,888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Martinique Rainforest II, 1976

    Watercolor · Paper

    11 1/4 x 8 3/8in

    Bonhams · May 23, 2018 · Lot 52
    $10,000≈ £7,512≈ €8,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    The Old Road, St. Martin, 1977

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 3/4 x 12 3/4in

    Bonhams · May 23, 2018 · Lot 51
    $10,000≈ £7,512≈ €8,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    The Prevalence of Ritual: Conjur Woman, 1964

    Laid on board in a Kulicke frame · Board

    35" high x 28" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 23, 2014 · Lot 31
    $9,000≈ £5,403≈ €6,553HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
19. 
    The Dancer (Slate III).

    Drawing

    18" high x 14" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 6, 2013 · Lot 58
    $1,200≈ £747≈ €920HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
20. 
    Untitled (Head of a woman), c. 1988

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 x 10 1/4in (33 x 26cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2009 · Lot 8100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗

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