Elaine de Kooning Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1918–1989

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Elaine de Kooning watercolors between 2006 and 2024, of which 6 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $10,000 to $27,720, with a median of $16,950 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $27,720 for “Catskill Series” at Phillips in 2022.

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1. 
   Untitled, 1967

   Watercolor · Paper

   24 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (62.2 x 50.2 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 17, 2024 · Lot 15
   $19,050≈ £14,620≈ €17,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Catskill Series, 1965

   Watercolor · Paper

   26 1/8 x 19 3/4 in. (66.4 x 50.2 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 177
   $27,720≈ £23,290≈ €26,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Abstract Landscape Composition, 1965

   Watercolor · Paper

   17 x 23 1/2 in. (43.2 x 59.7 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 28, 2022 · Lot 173
   $18,900≈ £17,837≈ €19,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 1981

   Watercolor · Paper

   10-1/4 x 7 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 11, 2021 · Lot 161
   $15,000≈ £11,196≈ €13,089HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1975

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 28, 2021 · Lot 126
   $11,340≈ £8,346≈ €9,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Northwest Woods, 1981

   Watercolor · Paper

   18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 20, 2020 · Lot 179
   $10,000≈ £8,155≈ €9,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   (American 1919-1989)

   Watercolor · Paper

   9 1/2 x 13 1/2in (24 x 34.5cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 5, 2006 · Lot 96
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗

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