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Painter, b. 1911 - d. 1988

(b 1911; d 1988) Innovative American painter-collagist, Romare Bearden is considered one of the most original artists of the twentieth century. While studying education in college, Bearden worked as a cartoonist and art editor for such notable student journals as NYU’s The Medley and Boston University’s The Beanpot. He began his lifelong pursuit of art after joining the Harlem Arts Guild, though he worked as a social worker in New York from the 1930s through the 60s. During this time he practiced his art at night and on the weekends and had his first solo exhibition in Harlem in 1940. He worked in many different mediums including oil paint, watercolor, collage and photomontage and focused on areas of social and political concern, particularly the lives of African American people in his native Harlem. His style was crude yet powerful and derived from his study of medieval art. He became quite a prolific artist during his lifetime and his work was exhibited all across the United States, as well as in Europe.

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                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Sep. 30, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $4,000 - $5,000

                      Rare Limiited Artist Proof Edition original Serigraph on paper "The Sirens Song". Circa 1979. Signed in the plate and numbered A/P. Overall framed 31 1/4" x 39".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
                    • Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Pencil Drawingsold
                      Sep. 24, 2023

                      Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Pencil Drawing

                      Est: $3,000 - $6,000

                      Romare Howard Bearden (New York, 1911 - 1988) Pencil Sketch with personal notations and letter. Graphite Sketch on Paper with note in Pen. Provenance: deceased collection of Irving Newman (friend of the artist) Note Size: 8.5 x 11 in. Overall Framed Size: 22.25 x 21.5 in. Framed behind glass.

                      Helmuth Stone
                    • Romare Bearden - "The Lamp"sold
                      Sep. 23, 2023

                      Romare Bearden - "The Lamp"

                      Est: $200 - $250

                      Romare Bearden - "The Lamp", 30th Ann. of Brown vs. Board of Education, 35 x 21.5, very good condition

                      Bruce Teleky Inc.
                    • Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) (from the Jazz series), 1979sold
                      Sep. 21, 2023

                      Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) (from the Jazz series), 1979

                      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

                      Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) (from the Jazz series), 1979 lithograph signed and numbered 15/175 in pencil 23 3/4 x 33 1/4 inches. Property from the Phyllis Seltzer Trust, Cleveland, Ohio Provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York

                      Hindman
                    • 50 Romare Bearden 1981 The Woodshed Posterssold
                      Sep. 19, 2023

                      50 Romare Bearden 1981 The Woodshed Posters

                      Est: $300 - $450

                      This is a pack of 50 Offset Lithographs by Bearden, titled "The Woodshed". The overall size of each Offset Lithograph measures 30 x 34 inches. The Offset Lithographs are Unsigned from an edition of 350. The condition of the Offset Lithographs has been rated as follows: A: Mint Here are some additional details about the Bearden: Original exhibition poster for a Romare Bearden exhibition presented at the Metropolitan Museum in 1981. . Again, this lot is for 50 of the SAME Offset Lithograph, NOT a mixed or assorted group.

                      DUMBO Auctions
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (African-American, 1911-1988). CITY COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, signed in ink lower right. Poster.sold
                      Sep. 14, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (African-American, 1911-1988). CITY COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, signed in ink lower right. Poster.

                      Est: $350 - $550

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (African-American, 1911-1988). CITY COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, signed in ink lower right. Poster - Framed, sheet: 20 in. x 14 3/4 in.

                      Sloans & Kenyon
                    • Romare Bearden, African American, 1911-1988sold
                      Sep. 10, 2023

                      Romare Bearden, African American, 1911-1988

                      Est: $800 - $1,200

                      Mecklenberg Morning Sunrise, The China Lamp, Silkscreen Print On Paper, Pencil Signed And Edition Number 551/950 And Artist Stamp Lower Right Margin, Signed In Plate Upper Left, Sight 35 X 43 Inches, Stained Wood Frame 39 X 47 X 2 Inches. Colors Strong, Paper Stable Viewed Through Frame, Not Examined Out Of Frame. See Photos For Additional Condition Information.

                      J. Garrett Auctioneers
                    • Romare Bearden, Siren's Song (from the Odysseus suite)sold
                      Sep. 07, 2023

                      Romare Bearden, Siren's Song (from the Odysseus suite)

                      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                      Romare Bearden Siren's Song (from the Odysseus suite) 1979 screenprint in colors image: 18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm) sheet: 21.875 h x 29.875 w in (56 x 76 cm) Printed signature to lower right 'Romare Bearden'. This work is one of 30 artist's proofs apart from the edition of 125 published by HMK Fine Arts, New York. Literature: Gelburd/Rosenberg GG#66 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

                      Los Angeles Modern Auctions
                    • Romare Bearden. Martin Luther King Jr. Mountaintopsold
                      Aug. 26, 2023

                      Romare Bearden. Martin Luther King Jr. Mountaintop

                      Est: $3,500 - $5,500

                      (American, 1911-1988). "Martin Luther King Jr. - Mountain Top," 1968, screenprint, 29 7/8 x 19 1/2 in., framed.

                      Alex Cooper
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Aug. 19, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $4,000 - $5,000

                      Rare Limiited Artist Proof Edition original Serigraph on paper "The Sirens Song". Circa 1979. Signed in the plate and numbered A/P. Overall framed 31 1/4" x 39".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
                    • Romare Bearden, Conjunctionsold
                      Aug. 08, 2023

                      Romare Bearden, Conjunction

                      Est: $1,500 - $2,000

                      Romare Bearden Conjunction 1979 lithograph in colors on Arches image: 1875 h x 15.125 w in (4762 x 38 cm) sight: 20.875 h x 17 w in (53 x 43 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge '28/300 Romare Bearden'. This work is number 28 from the edition of 300 printed by Atelier Ettinger, New York and published by Transworld Art, New York. Literature: Gelburd/Rosenberg 10 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

                      Wright
                    • Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Watercolorsold
                      Aug. 06, 2023

                      Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Watercolor

                      Est: $7,000 - $10,000

                      Romare Howard Bearden (New York, 1911 - 1988) "Tropical Flowers" Watercolor on Paper. Signed lower left. Provenance: Sheldon Ross Gallery (label verso). Image Size: 8.5 x 11 in. Overall Framed Size: 17 x 21 in. Framed behind glass.

                      Helmuth Stone
                    • Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Collagesold
                      Aug. 06, 2023

                      Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Collage

                      Est: $18,000 - $24,000

                      Romare Howard Bearden (New York, 1911 - 1988) "Storyville Idyll" Original Mixed Media/Collage on Board. Signed upper right. Provenance: Sheldon Ross Galley (label verso). Image Size: 6 x 9 in. Overall Framed Size: 14.25 x 18.25 in. Framed behind glass. As early as the 1970s Bearden began focusing on scenes from Storyville, the infamous, 19th-century New Orleans bordello district.

                      Helmuth Stone
                    • Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Pencil Drawingsold
                      Aug. 06, 2023

                      Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Pencil Drawing

                      Est: $5,000 - $10,000

                      Romare Howard Bearden (New York, 1911 - 1988) Pencil Sketch with personal notations and letter. Graphite Sketch on Paper with note in Pen. Provenance: deceased collection of Irving Newman (friend of the artist) Note Size: 8.5 x 11 in. Overall Framed Size: 22.25 x 21.5 in. Framed behind glass.

                      Helmuth Stone
                    • Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Watercolorsold
                      Aug. 06, 2023

                      Romare Howard Bearden (1911 - 1988) Watercolor

                      Est: $2,500 - $4,500

                      Romare Howard Bearden (New York, 1911 - 1988) "Nude Bather" Watercolor on Paper. Signed upper left. Provenance: deceased collection of Irving Newman (friend of the artist) Image Size: 8. x 11 in. Overall Framed Size: 17 x 20 in. Framed behind glass.

                      Helmuth Stone
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN SIGNED CATALOG COVERsold
                      Aug. 01, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN SIGNED CATALOG COVER

                      Est: $50 - $1,000

                      Pen signed cover of a 1980 exhibition catalog, framed. Dimensions: (Frame) H 17.25" x W 12.75", (Page) H 8.5" x W 5.5" Condition: Age toning, wear to cover.

                      Westport Auction
                    • Romare Bearden, Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite)sold
                      Jul. 27, 2023

                      Romare Bearden, Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite)

                      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                      Romare Bearden Siren's Song (from The Odysseus suite) 1979 screenprint in colors on Arches 88 image: 18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm) sight: 19.875 h x 25 w in (50 x 63 cm) Printed signature to lower right 'Romare Bearden'. This work is one of 30 artist's proofs apart from the edition of 125 published by HMK Fine Arts, New York. Literature: Gelburd/Rosenberg GG#66 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

                      Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
                    • Romare Bearden, The Lanternsold
                      Jul. 27, 2023

                      Romare Bearden, The Lantern

                      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                      Romare Bearden The Lantern 1979 lithograph in colors image: 23.5 h x 15.5 w in (60 x 39 cm) sheet: 28.5 h x 19.75 w in (72 x 50 cm) Printed signature to lower right 'Romare Bearden'. Numbered to lower left 'AP'. This work is an artist's proof apart from the edition of 175 published by London Arts, Inc., Detroit. Literature: Gelburd/Rosenberg 89 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

                      Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN 'PILATE (MISTY ISLAND)' LITHOGRAPHsold
                      Jul. 22, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN 'PILATE (MISTY ISLAND)' LITHOGRAPH

                      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                      Romare Howard Bearden (African-American, 1911-1988) color lithograph titled 'Pilate (Misty Island)'. Pencil signed lower right. Numbered 231/300 lower left. Includes Certificate of Authenticity from October Gallery to verso. Measures 24" x 17" + 4 1/2" mat & frame.

                      Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Jul. 21, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $6,000 - $7,000

                      Original rare Limited Edition Lithograph on Arches paper "Introduction for a Blues Queen" from the Jazz Suite. Circa 1979. Hand signed in pencil and numbered 168/175. Overall framed 30 1/2" x 42 1/4".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Jul. 21, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $6,000 - $7,000

                      Limited Edition original Lithograph on paper "Out Chorus, Rhythm Section" from the Jazz Suite.Hand signed and numbered 24/175. Overall framed 27" x 37".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Jul. 21, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $6,000 - $7,000

                      Rare Limited Edition original Lithograph on paper "Brass Section, Jamming at Mintons". From the Jazz Suite. Circa 1979. Hand signed by Bearden and numbered 25/175. Overall framed 26 1/2" x 35 1/4".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Jul. 21, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $4,000 - $5,000

                      Rare Limiited Artist Proof Edition original Serigraph on paper "The Sirens Song". Circa 1979. Signed in the plate and numbered A/P. Overall framed 31 1/4" x 39".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
                    • ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICANsold
                      Jul. 21, 2023

                      ROMARE BEARDEN (1911-1988) AMERICAN

                      Est: $4,000 - $5,000

                      Rare Artist Proof Limited Edition Serigraph on paper "Circe Into Swine" from the Odysseus Suite. Signed in the plate. Circa 1979. Overall framed 34 1/4" x 42 1/2".

                      Chamberlain Auction Gallery
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