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Edward Kienholz Works on Paper: Auction Prices

1927–1994

Of the 35 lots by Edward Kienholz (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2003 and 2025, 35 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $4.8kSign up free to see and $8.1kSign up free to see, with a median of $7.2kSign up free to see. For $ 391 holds the top price on file: $23.3kSign up free to see at Grisebach (December 2016). Sales were recorded mainly at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (15), Bonhams (10) and Grisebach (7).

€21,875≈ $23,279≈ £18,441Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumFor $ 391Grisebach35auction results2003–2025years recorded100%sold$7.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Edward Kienholz works on paper: key figures

Auction results
35
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2003–2025
Median price
$7.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$23.3kSign up free to see For $ 391, Grisebach, Dec 2016

Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (15), Bonhams (10), Grisebach (7)

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  1. For the Secret S.S.S.R. by Edward Kienholz, 1972, ink and watercolor on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2025
    For the Secret S.S.S.R., 1972
    Watercolor · Paper
    12¼ h x 16¼ w x 1¼ d in (31 x 41 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $2,540≈ £1,899≈ €2,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. For a Mitre Saw by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper in artist's frame, sold Sep 2025
    For a Mitre Saw, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $5,120≈ £3,790≈ €4,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,400–3,400View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Study TV Room USA (Mohammed) by Edward Kienholz, 1971, pencil, ink, paper, resin, felt, pressed wood mounted to board, Perspex, sold Jun 2025
    Study TV Room USA (Mohammed), 1971
    Drawing · Paper
    18⅝ h x 18⅝ w x 5⅜ d in (47 x 47 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 151
    $4,826≈ £3,554≈ €4,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. For $41.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, ink and watercolor on paper in artist's frame, sold Feb 2024
    For $41.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12¼ h x 16¼ w in (31 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    $5,670≈ £4,491≈ €5,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. The Marriage Icon by Edward Kienholz, 1972, oakwood and Plexiglas with offset lithograph, photograph, polyester resin and nylon lace, sold Oct 2023
    The Marriage Icon, 1972
    Watercolor · Panel
    13 h x 52¼ w x 1½ d in (33 x 133 x 4 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $2,394≈ £1,975≈ €2,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. For $464.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1990, ink and watercolor on paper, in artist's frame, sold Mar 2023
    For $464.00, 1990
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $4,445≈ £3,755≈ €4,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. $91.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold May 2022
    $91.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 h x 16¼ w in (30 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 174
    $8,125≈ £6,476≈ €7,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. For $461 / For $462 / For $463 / For $465 / For $466 by Edward Kienholz, 1990, 5-teilig: Jeweils Tusche und Aquarell auf Velin, sold Dec 2020
    For $461 / For $462 / For $463 / For $465 / For $466, 1990
    Watercolor
    29,8 × 39,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 793
    €18,750≈ $22,798≈ £16,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  9. For $114.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold Feb 2019
    For $114.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $6,563≈ £5,076≈ €5,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. For 2 Phony Rocks and a Snag by Edward Kienholz, 1971, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold Feb 2019
    For 2 Phony Rocks and a Snag, 1971
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $7,500≈ £5,801≈ €6,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. For $15.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold Jun 2018
    For $15.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $7,188≈ £5,376≈ €6,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Five works: (i-v) Untitled by Edward Kienholz, 1990, ink and watercolor on paper, in artist's frame, sold May 2018
    Five works: (i-v) Untitled, 1990
    Watercolor · Paper
    each 11 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (29.8 x 39.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $21,250≈ £15,764≈ €18,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. for $ 348 by Edward Kienholz, 1974, Aquarell und Gummistempel auf Velin, sold Dec 2017
    for $ 348, 1974
    Watercolor
    30,2 × 40,5 × 3,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 820
    €6,250≈ $7,428≈ £5,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  14. for $ 347 by Edward Kienholz, 1974, Aquarell und Gummistempel auf Velin, sold Dec 2017
    for $ 347, 1974
    Watercolor
    30,2 × 40,5 × 3,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 819
    €6,250≈ $7,428≈ £5,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  15. for $ 346 by Edward Kienholz, 1974, Aquarell und Gummistempel auf Velin, sold Dec 2017
    for $ 346, 1974
    Watercolor
    30,2 × 40,5 × 3,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 818
    €6,250≈ $7,428≈ £5,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  16. For Sako Vixen L・461 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2017
    For Sako Vixen L・461, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 28
    $7,500≈ £5,657≈ €6,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. For Two New Decker Packsaddles by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2017
    For Two New Decker Packsaddles, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    $7,500≈ £5,657≈ €6,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. For Two Good Mountain Horses by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2017
    For Two Good Mountain Horses, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 26
    $8,125≈ £6,128≈ €6,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. For $92.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2017
    For $92.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 352
    $5,000≈ £3,794≈ €4,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. For $ 187.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1970, Aquarell und Gummistempel auf Velin, sold Jun 2017
    For $ 187.00, 1970
    Watercolor
    30,2 × 40,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 748
    €9,375≈ $10,516≈ £8,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  21. For $ 391 by Edward Kienholz, 1989, Aquarell und Gummistempel auf Velin in einem Bleirahmen, sold Dec 2016
    For $ 391, 1989
    Watercolor
    30,2 × 40,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1396
    €21,875≈ $23,279≈ £18,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Grisebach ↗
  22. For $46.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2015
    For $46.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 44
    $6,250≈ £4,045≈ €5,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. For $33.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1972, watercolor and ink on paper in artist's frame, sold Oct 2015
    For $33.00, 1972
    Watercolor · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 43
    $3,750≈ £2,427≈ €3,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. For $87.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor, pencil, and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold Mar 2015
    For $87.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 14
    $8,125≈ £5,279≈ €7,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. For A Second Adding Machine by Edward Kienholz, 1970, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper, sold May 2014
    For A Second Adding Machine, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 7
    $10,000≈ £5,940≈ €7,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. For Old Zenith Transoceanic by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper, sold May 2014
    For Old Zenith Transoceanic, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 6
    $10,625≈ £6,311≈ €7,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. For 2 Phony Rocks and a Snag by Edward Kienholz, 1971, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper, sold Oct 2013
    For 2 Phony Rocks and a Snag, 1971
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 462
    $9,375≈ £5,863≈ €6,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. For $105.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor and ink stamp on paper, sold Oct 2013
    For $105.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 461
    $5,000≈ £3,127≈ €3,686Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. For Some Munich Time by Edward Kienholz, 1977, Aquarell und Gummistempel mit Daumenabdruck auf Velin, sold May 2013
    For Some Munich Time, 1977
    Watercolor
    30 × 40 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 790
    €3,660≈ $4,760≈ £3,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  30. For $81.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, Watercolor, pencil and ink stamp on paper in artist's frame, sold Dec 2011
    For $81.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $8,750≈ £5,600≈ €6,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. For $48.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper, sold Nov 2007
    For $48.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 x 16in (30.5 x 41cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1519
    $3,300≈ £1,609≈ €2,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  32. For $49.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, watercolor and ink on paper, sold Nov 2007
    For $49.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 x 16in (30.5 x 41cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1518
    $3,600≈ £1,755≈ €2,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  33. For Richard Jackson Drawing by Edward Kienholz, 1969, pencil and watercolor with ink stamp on paper, sold May 2007
    For Richard Jackson Drawing, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/4 x 16 1/4in (31 x 41cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 251
    $6,000≈ £3,040≈ €4,460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  34. For $47.00 by Edward Kienholz, 1969, pencil and watercolor with ink stamp on paper, sold May 2007
    For $47.00, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 1/4 x 16 1/4in (31 x 41cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 250
    $4,800≈ £2,432≈ €3,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  35. FOR $ 185.00 by Edward Kienholz, Stempel über Aquarell auf genarbtem Velin, sold Nov 2003
    FOR $ 185.00
    Watercolor
    29,3 x 39,5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 208
    €2,142≈ $2,569≈ £1,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Lempertz ↗

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