Ellsworth Kelly Lithographs: Value & Auction Prices

1923–2015

Of the 395 lots by Ellsworth Kelly (lithographs) recorded at auction between 2003 and 2026, 371 found a buyer (94%). Across 371 sales with a published price, the typical result was $4.8kSign up free to see to $10.6kSign up free to see (median $6.9kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Orange and Blue Over Yellow, sold at Rago Auctions in February 2023 for $60.5kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (140), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (83) and Rago Auctions (55).

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1. 
   Daffodil (G. 2013, A. 315), 2004

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP

   I. 27 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (69.9 x 41.9 cm) S. 31 x 23 in. (78.7 x 58.4 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2024 · Lot 271
   $13,970≈ £11,221≈ €13,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Blue, from Fourth Curve Series (G. 1988, A. 304), 2003

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 18/45

   I. 19 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (50.5 x 32.7 cm) S. 28 7/8 x 22 3/8 in. (73.3 x 56.8 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2024 · Lot 270
   $10,160≈ £8,161≈ €9,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled (for Obama), from Artists for Obama II, 2012

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/150

   S. 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2024 · Lot 269
   $3,810≈ £3,060≈ €3,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   The Mallarmé Suite (A. 266.1-4), 1992

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/40

   all S. 29 x 21 1/2 in. (73.7 x 54.6 cm) portfolio 30 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (77.5 x 57.2 x 3.2 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2024 · Lot 150
   $30,480≈ £24,482≈ €28,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled (for the exhibition catalog Gravures Maeght Editeur), 1966

   Lithograph

   10 h x 7¼ w in (25 x 18 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Mar 7, 2024 · Lot 278
   $756≈ £593≈ €694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
6. 
   Four works from Un coup de dés jamais n'abolira le hasard (by Stéphane Mallarmé), 1992

   Lithograph · Paper

   16¾ h x 12¼ w in (43 x 31 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 6, 2024 · Lot 129
   $1,638≈ £1,288≈ €1,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Blue Yellow Red

   Lithograph

   Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Feb 17, 2024 · Lot 32
   $5,440≈ £4,325≈ €5,052Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
8. 
   Blue Green Black Red, 1971

   Lithograph · Paper

   21⅞ h x 19⅜ w in (56 x 49 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 14, 2024 · Lot 218
   $8,190≈ £6,518≈ €7,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Canigou (from the Third Curve series), 1973-76

   Lithograph · Paper

   21⅞ h x 28⅞ w in (56 x 73 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 184
   $3,780≈ £2,980≈ €3,502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
10. 
    Black (from the Noir Series 1), 1964-65

    Lithograph · Paper

    34½ h x 23⅞ w in (88 x 61 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 13, 2024 · Lot 115
    $6,930≈ £5,464≈ €6,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Untitled, from Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary (G. 1149, A. 201), 1983

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 210/250

    I. 48.3 x 73.7 cm (19 x 29 in.) S. 73.7 x 104.5 cm (29 x 41 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 17, 2024 · Lot 146
    £10,160≈ $12,877≈ €11,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Two Yellows, 1973-75

    Lithograph · Paper

    25⅞ h x 23⅛ w in (66 x 59 cm)

    Wright · Dec 7, 2023 · Lot 247
    $7,560≈ £6,019≈ €7,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
13. 
    Red Curve (für Parkett 56), 1999

    Lithograph · Board · ed. 2/70

    25,5 x 19,5cm

    Van Ham · Oct 31, 2023 · Lot 123
    €7,260≈ $7,709≈ £6,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
14. 
    Untitled (for Obama), from Artists for Obama II, 2012

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/150

    S. 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 241
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Blue and Orange (Bleu et Orange), from Suite of Twenty-Seven Color Lithographs (A. 8), 1964-65

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 54/75

    I. 15 7/8 x 27 1/8 in. (40.3 x 68.9 cm) S. 23 1/2 x 35 in. (59.7 x 88.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 240
    $8,890≈ £7,277≈ €8,362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Red Curves; Blue Curves; Green Curves; and Yellow Curves, 2013

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 15/50

    all S. 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 81
    $17,780≈ £14,553≈ €16,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled, 1972

    Lithograph · Paper

    21½ h x 14 w in (55 x 36 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2023 · Lot 215
    $6,048≈ £4,913≈ €5,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
18. 
    Black/White/Black, 1970

    Lithograph

    42½ h x 30 w in (108 x 76 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2023 · Lot 110
    $6,300≈ £5,118≈ €5,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Orange, 2004

    Lithograph · Paper

    16 h x 12 w in (41 x 30 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2023 · Lot 299
    $5,040≈ £4,094≈ €4,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    Derrière le Miroir No. 110, 1958

    Lithograph

    15 h x 11 w in (38 x 28 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2023 · Lot 196
    $630≈ £512≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    Black with White, 1965

    Lithograph · Paper

    18⅞ h x 14⅞ w in (48 x 38 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2023 · Lot 112
    $6,930≈ £5,630≈ €6,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
22. 
    2 Issues of Derriere Le Miroir (DLM), Numbers 110 and 149, published 1958 and 1964, complete with a total of 10 original color lithographs, 1 original black

    Lithograph

    15 x 11 in

    Concept Art Gallery · Sep 30, 2023 · Lot 357
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
23. 
    Jacmel, 1978-80

    Lithograph · Paper

    34 h x 30 w in (86 x 76 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 7, 2023 · Lot 197
    $8,820≈ £7,074≈ €8,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
24. 
    Calla Lily 3, 1984

    Lithograph · Paper

    32 h x 8½ w in (81 x 22 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 7, 2023 · Lot 107
    $21,420≈ £17,180≈ €20,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
25. 
    Calla Lily 2, 1984

    Lithograph · Paper

    31½ h x 19 w in (80 x 48 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 7, 2023 · Lot 105
    $8,820≈ £7,074≈ €8,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
26. 
    Red Curve (For Joel) (G. 1583, A. 269), 1993

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/130

    S. 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 6, 2023 · Lot 4
    $7,620≈ £6,063≈ €7,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    String Bean Leaves I (Haricot Vert I), 1965-66

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 70/75

    90 x 62cm

    Van Ham · Aug 30, 2023 · Lot 71
    €6,600≈ $7,185≈ £5,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
28. 
    Black White Black, (A. 63, G. 232), 1970

    Lithograph

    29 5/8 x 42 inches (sheet)

    Michaan's Auctions · Aug 18, 2023 · Lot 236
    $6,765≈ £5,322≈ €6,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–7,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
29. 
    Black/Brown, 1972

    Lithograph

    25¾ h x 25¾ w in (65 x 65 cm)

    Wright · Aug 8, 2023 · Lot 109
    $5,805≈ £4,570≈ €5,304Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
30. 
    Seaweed (Algue), from Suite of Plant Lithographs (A. 53), 1965-66

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC

    S. 35 3/8 x 24 1/2 in. (89.9 x 62.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jun 21, 2023 · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Melon Leaf (Feuille de Melon), from Suite of Plant Lithographs (A. 44), 1965-66

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC

    S. 35 3/8 x 24 1/2 in. (89.9 x 62.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jun 21, 2023 · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Light Blue with Orange (Bleu clair avec orange), from Suite of Twenty-Seven Color Lithographs (A. 14), 1964-65

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP

    I. 18 3/4 x 15 in. (47.6 x 38.1 cm) S. 35 x 23 3/8 in. (88.9 x 59.4 cm)

    Phillips · Jun 21, 2023 · Lot 51
    $11,430≈ £8,981≈ €10,464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Series of Ten Lithographs, 1970

    Lithograph · Board · ed. 48/75

    58.7 x 48 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 6, 2023 · Lot 52
    €47,880≈ $51,150≈ £41,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Lempertz ↗
34. 
    Dartmouth, 2011

    Lithograph

    6¼ h x 20½ w in (16 x 52 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 1, 2023 · Lot 200
    $14,410≈ £11,561≈ €13,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
35. 
    The Seine (from the States of the River series), 2002-05

    Lithograph · Paper

    41¼ h x 27¾ w in (105 x 70 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 1, 2023 · Lot 369
    $8,190≈ £6,571≈ €7,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
36. 
    Nine Squares, 1976-77

    Lithograph · Paper

    40¼ h x 40¼ w in (102 x 102 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 1, 2023 · Lot 127
    $20,960≈ £16,816≈ €19,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
37. 
    Green Curve (G. 1929, A. 303), 2002

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 87/100

    I. 13 x 8 5/8 in. (33 x 21.9 cm) S. 19 3/8 x 15 in. (49.2 x 38.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 251
    $9,525≈ £7,652≈ €8,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Blue Green Black Red (A. 76), 1971

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 64/100

    I. 22 x 19 1/2 in. (55.9 x 49.5 cm) S. 30 x 27 5/8 in. (76.2 x 70.2 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 250
    $5,715≈ £4,591≈ €5,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Blue 2 (G. 585, A. 105), 1973-1975

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/24

    I. 28 7/8 x 28 7/8 in. (73.3 x 73.3 cm) S. 39 5/8 x 39 in. (100.6 x 99.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 249
    $21,590≈ £17,344≈ €19,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Untitled (from the Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary portfolio), 1983

    Lithograph · Paper

    19⅛ h x 29 w in (49 x 74 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 171
    $32,760≈ £26,574≈ €30,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
41. 
    Blue and Yellow and Red-Orange, 1964-65

    Lithograph · Paper

    35 h x 23⅜ w in (89 x 59 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 100
    $25,200≈ £20,920≈ €23,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
42. 
    Orange and Blue Over Yellow, c. 1960-64

    Lithograph · Paper

    16⅝ h x 23⅛ w in (42 x 59 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 105
    $60,480≈ £50,208≈ €56,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
43. 
    Green with Red, 1964

    Lithograph · Paper

    35 h x 23¼ w in (89 x 59 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 102
    $15,120≈ £12,552≈ €14,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
44. 
    Braunwald, from Series of Seven Lithographs (G. 859, A. 185), 1978-1980

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/25

    I. 24 1/2 x 28 in. (62.2 x 71.1 cm) S. 30 x 34 3/8 in. (76.2 x 87.3 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 84
    $5,670≈ £4,707≈ €5,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Grand Case, from Series of Seven Lithographs (G. 856, A. 182), 1978-1980

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/25

    I. 26 3/4 x 28 in. (67.9 x 71.1 cm) S. 30 x 34 3/8 in. (76.2 x 87.3 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 83
    $5,040≈ £4,184≈ €4,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Leaf VIII, from Twelve Leaves (G. 810, A. 173), 1978

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/20

    S. 30 x 42 in. (76.2 x 106.7 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 81
    $7,560≈ £6,276≈ €7,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    Black (from the 9 portfolio), 1967

    Lithograph · Paper

    14¼ h x 19½ w in (36 x 50 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2023 · Lot 132
    $5,040≈ £4,158≈ €4,690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
48. 
    Untitled, 1972

    Lithograph · Paper

    21½ h x 14 w in (55 x 36 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2023 · Lot 159
    $10,080≈ £8,317≈ €9,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Untitled (from the Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary portfolio), 1983

    Lithograph · Paper

    19⅛ h x 29 w in (49 x 74 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2023 · Lot 186
    $8,820≈ £7,277≈ €8,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
50. 
    Red Curve (for Joel), 1993

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 h x 16 w in (56 x 41 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2023 · Lot 294
    $12,900≈ £10,644≈ €12,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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