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Alex Katz

American · b. 1927 · Painter, Printmaker

Alex Katz is an American figurative artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints. Since 1951, Katz's work has been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Alex Katz, Blue Umbrella I, 1972, oil on canvasBlue Umbrella IPhillips · £3,375,000≈ $4,144,163≈ €3,793,284Sign up to see
  2. Alex Katz, The Grey Dress, 1982, oil on canvas, triptychThe Grey DressPhillips · $2,208,000≈ £1,856,086≈ €2,122,261Sign up to see
  3. Alex Katz, Tara, 2003, Oil on canvasTaraKetterer Kunst · €901,000≈ $1,015,697≈ £769,060Sign up to see

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  1. Alex Katz, White Shirt (Vincent 2) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021, archival pigment print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag
    White Shirt (Vincent 2) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021
    Etching
    26¼ h x 14⅞ w in (67 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 273
    $3,810≈ £3,089≈ €3,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Alex Katz, White Shirt (William) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021, archival pigment print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag
    White Shirt (William) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021
    Etching
    26¼ h x 14⅞ w in (67 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 275
    $3,556≈ £2,883≈ €3,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Alex Katz, Untitled #4; Untitled #6 (two works from the Gloria portfolio), 2005, etching
    Untitled #4; Untitled #6 (two works from the Gloria portfolio), 2005
    Etching
    3⅞ h x 3⅞ w in (10 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $2,413≈ £1,957≈ €2,346Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Alex Katz, The Green Cap, 1985, woodcut in colors on Tosa Kozo
    The Green Cap, 1985
    Woodcut / linocut
    12 h x 17¾ w in (30 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $15,120≈ £11,888≈ €14,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Alex Katz, Alex Katz, Self-Portrait (Passing) (from the Alex and Ada: the 1960s to the 1980s portfolio), 1990, screenprint in colors on Arches Roll Stock
    Alex Katz, Self-Portrait (Passing) (from the Alex and Ada: the 1960s to the 1980s portfolio), 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    32⅜ h x 35⅞ w in (82 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $10,080≈ £7,925≈ €9,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Alex Katz, Good Afternoon, 1974, screenprint and lithograph in thirteen colors on Arches Cover White paper
    Good Afternoon, 1974
    Lithograph
    27½ h x 36 w in (70 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 204
    $8,820≈ £6,935≈ €8,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Alex Katz, Untitled #12; Untitled #22 (two works from the Gloria portfolio), 2005, etching
    Untitled #12; Untitled #22 (two works from the Gloria portfolio), 2005
    Etching
    3⅞ h x 3⅞ w in (10 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 205
    $1,260≈ £991≈ €1,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  8. Alex Katz, White Shirt (Perry) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021, lithograph in color on Innova, Etching Cotton Rag, White, 315 gsm
    White Shirt (Perry) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021
    Lithograph
    26¼ h x 16⅞ w in (67 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 206
    $3,276≈ £2,576≈ €3,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Alex Katz, White Shirt (Eric) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021, archival pigment print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag
    White Shirt (Eric) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021
    Etching
    26¼ h x 14⅞ w in (67 x 38 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 233
    $3,780≈ £2,919≈ €3,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Alex Katz, White Shirt (Rob) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021, archival pigment print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag
    White Shirt (Rob) (from the White Shirt portfolio), 2021
    Etching
    26¼ h x 14⅞ w in (67 x 38 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 234
    $3,276≈ £2,530≈ €3,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
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Alex Katz signature

450 catalogued lots by Alex Katz record a signature line. The most common placement is lower left (33% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower left29
  • upper right20
  • lower right19
  • on the reverse14
  • upper left2
  • along the bottom2

Form

  • signed353
  • signed and dated67
  • signed in pencil30
  • Incised with the artist’s signature and date “Alex Katz 12” upper right — Study for Pink Roses 1, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
  • Signed and dated 'Alex Katz 91' upper right — Open Door, Phillips, Jun 26, 2026
  • Signed and dated 'Alex Katz 06' lower right — Manhattan at Night, Phillips, Jun 26, 2026

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About Alex Katz

Alex Katz is an American figurative artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints. Since 1951, Katz's work has been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions and nearly 500 group exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally. He is well known for his large paintings, whose bold simplicity and heightened colors are considered as precursors to Pop Art.

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