Donald Sultan Aquatints: Auction Prices

American · b. 1951

ArtSell has recorded 40 auction results for Donald Sultan aquatints between 2010 and 2026, of which 38 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $508 to $8,190, with a median of $1,694 across 38 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $8,190 for “Dominoes Portfolio” at Phillips in 2021.

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1. 
   Black Lemon, 1984

   Aquatint · Paper

   61 h x 46⅞ w in (155 x 119 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 10, 2026 · Lot 257
   $3,840≈ £2,840≈ €3,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
2. 
   Black Lemons, 1987

   Aquatint · Paper · ed. 12/17

   I. 62 1/4 x 47 1/2 in. (158.1 x 120.7 cm) S. 63 x 48 3/4 in. (160 x 123.8 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 22, 2026 · Lot 270
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,800–2,500View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   each:

   Aquatint · ed. 24/26

   43 x 32 in

   Abell Auction Company · Mar 22, 2026 · Lot 509
   $5,625≈ £4,208≈ €4,868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
4. 
   Black Lemon, 1987

   Aquatint · Paper · ed. 8/75

   Sheet: 28" h x 36" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 11, 2026 · Lot 10
   $4,200≈ £3,116≈ €3,608HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
5. 
   Black Roses, Dec. 1989, 1989

   Aquatint · Paper

   21¾ h x 29⅝ w in (55 x 75 cm)

   Wright · Dec 16, 2025 · Lot 343
   $2,904≈ £2,161≈ €2,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Frieza, 1987

   Aquatint · Paper · ed. 28/40

   14 1/2 x 15 7/8in (36.8 x 40.3cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 10, 2025 · Lot 339
   $614≈ £454≈ €525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Untitled (three works from the Dominoes portfolio), 1990

   Aquatint

   12 h x 12 w in (30 x 30 cm)

   Wright · Aug 6, 2025 · Lot 243
   $826≈ £620≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Lip Print IV (from the Lip Prints series), 1989

   Aquatint

   3 h x 4¼ w in (8 x 11 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Jul 23, 2025 · Lot 242
   $508≈ £375≈ €433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
9. 
   Two Plates, from Playing Cards (2 works), 1990

   Aquatint · Paper · ed. 38/44

   each 11 1/2 x 8in (29.2 x 20.3cm)

   Bonhams · May 22, 2025 · Lot 102
   $2,560≈ £1,908≈ €2,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Two Plates, from Playing Cards (2 works), 1990

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 38/44

    each 11 1/2 x 8in (29.2 x 20.3cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2025 · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Black Rose, Oct., 1989, from Black Roses, 1989-90

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 53/53

    I. 21 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. (55.2 x 74.9 cm) S. 32 1/4 x 39 5/8 in. (81.9 x 100.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 16, 2025 · Lot 232
    $1,016≈ £766≈ €895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Flowers in a Vase, 1996

    Aquatint

    23½ h x 23¼ w in (60 x 59 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 14, 2025 · Lot 291
    $572≈ £442≈ €525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Black Roses (November), 1989

    Aquatint

    21¾ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 1, 2024 · Lot 364
    $786≈ £607≈ €722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Black and Blue, 2007

    Aquatint

    11⅞ h x 11⅞ w in (30 x 30 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 4, 2024 · Lot 343
    $1,197≈ £938≈ €1,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
15. 
    Still Life with Pears and Lemons, 1986

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 4/45

    all I. 12 x 11 7/8 in. (30.5 x 30.2 cm) all S. 24 1/2 x 21 in. (62.2 x 53.3 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 6, 2023 · Lot 100
    $699≈ £556≈ €651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Morning Glories III, 1991

    Aquatint · Paper

    61 h x 49 w in (155 x 124 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 1, 2023 · Lot 395
    $1,764≈ £1,415≈ €1,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
17. 
    Morning Glories, 1991

    Aquatint · Paper

    59½ h x 47⅜ w in (151 x 120 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Apr 26, 2023 · Lot 322
    $1,638≈ £1,314≈ €1,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
18. 
    Morning Glories II, 1991

    Aquatint · Paper

    59½ h x 47 w in (151 x 119 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 360
    $2,096≈ £1,740≈ €1,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Morning Glories, 1991

    Aquatint · Paper

    58½ h x 47⅜ w in (149 x 120 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 362
    $2,620≈ £2,175≈ €2,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    Morning Glories, Jan. 31 (from Morning Glories portfolio), 1991

    Aquatint · Paper

    47½ h x 59½ w in (121 x 151 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 12, 2022 · Lot 206
    $2,250≈ £1,900≈ €2,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
21. 
    Black and Blue, 2007

    Aquatint

    11⅞ h x 11⅞ w in (30 x 30 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 315
    $2,500≈ £1,869≈ €2,240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
22. 
    Black Tulips and Lemons, Nov. 28, 1986, 1986

    Aquatint · Paper

    22¼ h x 29¾ w in (57 x 76 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2021 · Lot 371
    $1,170≈ £876≈ €1,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    Dominoes Portfolio, 1990

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 25/53

    all I. 11 3/8 x 8 in. (28.9 x 20.3 cm) all S. 21 x 15 in. (53.3 x 38.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 258
    $8,190≈ £5,865≈ €6,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Black Trumpet, 2008

    Aquatint

    47½ h x 34¾ w in (121 x 88 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 12, 2020 · Lot 428
    $1,375≈ £1,047≈ €1,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
25. 
    Morning Glories, November 1991, 1991

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. PP

    I. 17 1/2 x 13 7/8 in. (44.5 x 35.2 cm) S. 27 x 22 5/8 in. (68.6 x 57.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 13, 2020 · Lot 26
    $2,500≈ £1,921≈ €2,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Pomegranates III, 1990

    Aquatint

    Rago Auctions · Feb 26, 2020 · Lot 358
    $2,750≈ £2,128≈ €2,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
27. 
    Black Lemon, 1987

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 43/75

    I. 39 3/4 x 29 7/8 in. (101 x 75.9 cm) S. 47 3/4 x 36 in. (121.3 x 91.4 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 23, 2019 · Lot 227
    $2,750≈ £2,114≈ €2,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Dominoes, 1990

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 17/53

    all I. 11 3/8 x 8 in. (28.9 x 20.3 cm) all S. 21 x 15 in. (53.3 x 38.1 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 208
    $5,250≈ £3,980≈ €4,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Black Roses (October); Black Roses (November); and Black Roses (December), 1989

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 6/53

    all I. 21 3/4 x 29 5/8 in. (55.2 x 75.2 cm) all S. 32 1/8 x 39 5/8 in. (81.6 x 100.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 207
    $1,875≈ £1,422≈ €1,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Dominoes, 1990

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 15/53

    all I. 11 3/8 x 8 in. (28.9 x 20.3 cm) all S. 21 x 15 in. (53.3 x 38.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2017 · Lot 266
    $2,375≈ £1,876≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Black Roses (October); Black Roses; (November); and Black Roses (December), 1989

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 5/53

    all I. 21 3/4 x 29 5/8 in. (55.2 x 75.2 cm) all S. 32 1/8 x 39 5/8 in. (81.6 x 100.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2017 · Lot 265
    $1,750≈ £1,382≈ €1,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Black Lemon; and Black Lemon, Paris Review, 1987

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 63/75

    one I. 39 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. (100.3 x 75.6 cm) one S. 47 3/4 x 36 in. (121.3 x 91.4 cm) one S. 40 x 28 in. (101.6 x 71.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 214
    $875≈ £603≈ €777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Black Flower and Vase, 1993

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 46/50

    I. 59.5 x 59.2 cm (23 3/8 x 23 1/4 in.) S. 80 x 74.2 cm (31 1/2 x 29 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 21, 2016 · Lot 170
    £625≈ $882≈ €810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Untitled (four works from the Dominoes Portfolio), 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    21¼ h x 14¾ w in (54 x 37 cm)

    Wright · Sep 24, 2015 · Lot 122
    $2,816≈ £1,851≈ €2,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
35. 
    Two Clubs (from the Playing Cards portfolio), 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    11½ h x 7¾ w in (29 x 20 cm)

    Wright · Feb 24, 2011 · Lot 187
    $1,000≈ £618≈ €726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
36. 
    Six Clubs (from the Playing Cards portfolio), 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    11½ h x 8 w in (29 x 20 cm)

    Wright · Feb 24, 2011 · Lot 186
    $875≈ £541≈ €635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
37. 
    Six Hearts (from Playing Cards portfolio), 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    21 h x 15 w in (53 x 38 cm)

    Wright · Sep 14, 2010 · Lot 203
    $1,000≈ £649≈ €778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
38. 
    Seven Hearts (from Playing Cards portfolio), 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    21 h x 15 w in (53 x 38 cm)

    Wright · Sep 14, 2010 · Lot 202
    $1,000≈ £649≈ €778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
39. 
    Six Hearts, 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    21 h x 15 w in (53 x 38 cm)

    Wright · Apr 27, 2010 · Lot 308
    $1,375≈ £897≈ €1,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
40. 
    Four Hearts, 1990

    Aquatint · Paper

    21 h x 15 w in (53 x 38 cm)

    Wright · Apr 27, 2010 · Lot 309
    $1,375≈ £897≈ €1,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗

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