Frank Stella Prints: Auction Prices

1936–2024

Of the 549 lots by Frank Stella (prints) recorded at auction between 2000 and 2026, 517 found a buyer (94%). The median price realised is $7.6kSign up free to see across 517 priced sales; the middle half sold for $3.8kSign up free to see–$14.4kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $188kSign up free to see for Stapling Down and Cutting Up #2 at Phillips in May 2018. Most results come from Phillips (195), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (90) and Rago Auctions (76).

$187,500≈ £139,095≈ €159,114Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumStapling Down and Cutting Up #2Phillips549auction results2000–2026years recorded94%sold$7.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Frank Stella prints: key figures

Auction results
549
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
2000–2026
Median price
$7.6kSign up free to see
Record price
$188kSign up free to see Stapling Down and Cutting Up #2, Phillips, May 2018

Top auction houses: Phillips (195), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (90), Rago Auctions (76)

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  1. Double Gray Scramble (G. 491, A. 93) by Frank Stella, 1973, Screenprint in colors, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2025
    Double Gray Scramble (G. 491, A. 93), 1973
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 42/100
    I. 23 3/8 x 47 in. (59.4 x 119.4 cm) S. 28 7/8 x 50 1/2 in. (73.3 x 128.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $88,900≈ £67,034≈ €78,292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Shards I (from the Shards series) by Frank Stella, 1982, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches, sold Apr 2025
    Shards I (from the Shards series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    45 h x 39½ w in (114 x 100 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 243
    $10,160≈ £7,706≈ €9,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Jonah Historically Regarded (Dome) (from the Moby Dick Domes series) by Frank Stella, 1992, aquatint, etching, engraving, relief, screenprint and stencil with hand-coloring in acrylic on handmade, shaped TGL pape, sold Apr 2025
    Jonah Historically Regarded (Dome) (from the Moby Dick Domes series), 1992
    Aquatint · Paper
    73½ h x 53 w x 6 d in (187 x 135 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 241
    $33,020≈ £25,044≈ €29,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Black Series I (G. 48-56, A. 4-12) by Frank Stella, 1967, The complete set of nine lithographs, on Barcham Green paper, with full margins, sold Mar 2025
    Black Series I (G. 48-56, A. 4-12), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/100
    all I. various sizes all S. 38.1 x 55.9 cm (15 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    HK$114,300≈ $14,693≈ £11,344≈ €13,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Chocorua by Frank Stella, lithograph and silkscreen in colors, 1974, offered Mar 2025
    Chocorua
    Lithograph · ed. 78/100
    17 1/8 x 22 1/8 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 268
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  6. Casa Cornu (First Version) by Frank Stella, 1969, Color lithograph, sold Mar 2025
    Casa Cornu (First Version), 1969
    Lithograph · ed. 33/ 100
    15" x 22" (sheet)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 18
    $1,900≈ £1,469≈ €1,745HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–2,500View at Circle Auction ↗
  7. Del Mar, 1972 Seven by Frank Stella, color silkscreen, sold Mar 2025
    Del Mar, 1972 Seven
    Screenprint · ed. 63/ 75
    20" x 80" (sheet)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 17
    $6,500≈ £5,025≈ €5,969HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  8. Bonne Bay, 1971 5-plate by Frank Stella, color lithograph, sold Mar 2025
    Bonne Bay, 1971 5-plate
    Lithograph · ed. 3/4
    32" x 63 3/4" (image)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 16
    $21,000≈ £16,235≈ €19,286HammerSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  9. River of Ponds III, 1971 Nine-plate by Frank Stella, color lithograph, sold Mar 2025
    River of Ponds III, 1971 Nine-plate
    Lithograph · ed. 40/ 75
    32" x 32" (image)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 15
    $10,000≈ £7,731≈ €9,184HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  10. Bethlehem'S Hospital by Frank Stella, Lithograph, sold Mar 2025
    Bethlehem'S Hospital
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 95
    $2,944≈ £2,336≈ €2,828Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  11. Cato Manor by Frank Stella, Lithograph, sold Mar 2025
    Cato Manor
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 96
    $3,712≈ £2,945≈ €3,565Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  12. Sinjerli Variation I by Frank Stella, Print, sold Mar 2025
    Sinjerli Variation I
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 41
    $8,320≈ £6,602≈ €7,992Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  13. Fattipuff by Frank Stella, Print, sold Mar 2025
    Fattipuff
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 44
    $16,640≈ £13,203≈ €15,983Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  14. Fattiburg by Frank Stella, Print, sold Mar 2025
    Fattiburg
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 43
    $19,200≈ £15,234≈ €18,442Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  15. Bene Come Il Sale by Frank Stella, Etching, sold Mar 2025
    Bene Come Il Sale
    Etching
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 46
    $21,760≈ £17,266≈ €20,901Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  16. The Pequod Meets the Jeroboam: Her Story (from the Moby Dick Deckle Edges series) by Frank Stella, 1993, lithograph, etching, aquatint, relief and mezzotint in colors on white TGL handmade, sold Feb 2025
    The Pequod Meets the Jeroboam: Her Story (from the Moby Dick Deckle Edges series), 1993
    Lithograph
    70½ h x 65⅞ w in (179 x 167 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $69,850≈ £56,136≈ €67,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Swan Engraving IV, from Swan Engravings (T. 570, A. 156) by Frank Stella, 1982, Monumental etching and relief, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Feb 2025
    Swan Engraving IV, from Swan Engravings (T. 570, A. 156), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 51 1/2 x 65 3/8 in. (130.8 x 166.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $8,255≈ £6,634≈ €7,960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Shards IV by Frank Stella, colour lithograph on paper, offered Feb 2025
    Shards IV
    Lithograph · Paper
    image size: 99,5 by 113cm; sheet size: 101 by 114,5cm; 120 by 134 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 100,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Sinjerli Variation Ia by Frank Stella, 1977, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches Cover, sold Jan 2025
    Sinjerli Variation Ia, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    25 dia in (63 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $6,350≈ £5,149≈ €6,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Fürg by Frank Stella, 1975, screenprint and offset lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Jan 2025
    Fürg, 1975
    Screenprint · Paper
    8¼ h x 20 w in (21 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 144
    $5,080≈ £4,119≈ €4,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Shards Variant Ia (from the Shards series) by Frank Stella, 1982, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches, sold Jan 2025
    Shards Variant Ia (from the Shards series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    45⅛ h x 39⅝ w in (115 x 101 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 210
    $12,065≈ £9,783≈ €11,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Eskimo Curlew (from the Exotic Birds series) by Frank Stella, 1977, offset lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2025
    Eskimo Curlew (from the Exotic Birds series), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    32⅞ h x 44⅞ w in (84 x 114 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 157
    $8,890≈ £7,208≈ €8,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Club Onyx—Seven Steps (from Black Series I) by Frank Stella, 1967, lithograph on Barcham Green paper, sold Dec 2024
    Club Onyx—Seven Steps (from Black Series I), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    15 h x 21⅞ w in (38 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 194
    $3,780≈ £2,972≈ €3,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  24. Shards II (from the Shards series) by Frank Stella, 1982, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches Cover, sold Dec 2024
    Shards II (from the Shards series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    39⅝ h x 45⅛ w in (101 x 115 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 196
    $10,080≈ £7,925≈ €9,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  25. Moultonville (from the Eccentric Polygons series) by Frank Stella, 1974, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches, sold Dec 2024
    Moultonville (from the Eccentric Polygons series), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    22⅛ h x 17¼ w in (56 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 195
    $3,870≈ £3,043≈ €3,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Kay Bearman (from the Purple series) by Frank Stella, 1972, lithograph, sold Dec 2024
    Kay Bearman (from the Purple series), 1972
    Lithograph
    15⅞ h x 21⅞ w in (40 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 198
    $4,410≈ £3,467≈ €4,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  27. Frontispiece, from Illustrations after El Lissitsky's Had Gadya by Frank Stella, 1984, lithograph in colors, linocut, screenprint in colors with hand-coloring and collage on black T.H. Saunders, sold Dec 2024
    Frontispiece, from Illustrations after El Lissitsky's Had Gadya, 1984
    Lithograph
    42 h x 34 w in (107 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 193
    $16,770≈ £13,185≈ €15,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  28. Untitled by Frank Stella, Offset Lithograph in Colors on Paper, 1967, "Lincoln Center Festival Poster", sold Nov 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 31" W 23"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 4035
    $300≈ £237≈ €283HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  29. Swan Engraving III, from Swan Engravings (T. 569, A. 155) by Frank Stella, 1982, Monumental etching and relief, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2024
    Swan Engraving III, from Swan Engravings (T. 569, A. 155), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 65 3/4 x 51 1/2 in. (167 x 130.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 264
    $6,985≈ £5,380≈ €6,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Conway, from Eccentric Polygons (G. 553, A. 97) by Frank Stella, 1974, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2024
    Conway, from Eccentric Polygons (G. 553, A. 97), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/100
    I. 10 x 15 in. (25.4 x 38.1 cm) S. 17 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (43.8 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 262
    $3,302≈ £2,543≈ €3,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  31. Quathlamba II, from V Series (G. 80, A. 26) by Frank Stella, 1968, Lithograph in colors, on Lowell paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2024
    Quathlamba II, from V Series (G. 80, A. 26), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 100/100
    I. 11 1/8 x 25 3/4 in. (28.3 x 65.4 cm) S. 16 1/4 x 28 7/8 in. (41.3 x 73.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 261
    $7,620≈ £5,869≈ €7,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Ifafa I; Itata; and Ifafa II, from V Series (G. 75-77, A. 21-23) by Frank Stella, 1968, Three lithographs in colors, on Lowell paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2024
    Ifafa I; Itata; and Ifafa II, from V Series (G. 75-77, A. 21-23), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    all I. 11 x 19 1/4 in. (27.9 x 48.9 cm) all S. 16 1/4 x 22 3/8 in. (41.3 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 260
    $24,130≈ £18,584≈ €22,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Port aux Basques, from Newfoundland Series (G. 274, A. 54) by Frank Stella, 1971, Monumental lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Special Arjomari paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2024
    Port aux Basques, from Newfoundland Series (G. 274, A. 54), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 53/58
    I. 32 1/8 x 64 in. (81.6 x 162.6 cm) S. 38 1/8 x 70 in. (96.8 x 177.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $30,480≈ £23,475≈ €28,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Jonah Historically Regarded, from Moby Dick Engravings (A. 204) by Frank Stella, 1991, Monumental etching, aquatint and relief in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2024
    Jonah Historically Regarded, from Moby Dick Engravings (A. 204), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/30
    S. 73 1/4 x 54 1/2 in. (186.1 x 138.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $17,780≈ £13,694≈ €16,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Noguchi's Okinawa Woodpecker (from the Exotic Bird series) by Frank Stella, 1977, lithograph and screenprint in colors with glitter on Arches 88, sold Oct 2024
    Noguchi's Okinawa Woodpecker (from the Exotic Bird series), 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 45⅛ w in (84 x 115 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 203
    $5,040≈ £3,867≈ €4,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Shards I (from the Shards series) by Frank Stella, 1982, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2024
    Shards I (from the Shards series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    45¼ h x 39⅝ w in (115 x 101 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 252
    $9,450≈ £7,250≈ €8,672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. York Factory II by Frank Stella, 1974, screenprint in colorson Arches Cover Black, sold Oct 2024
    York Factory II, 1974
    Screenprint · Paper
    13⅜ h x 40⅛ w in (34 x 102 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 206
    $10,080≈ £7,734≈ €9,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Sanbornville (from the Eccentric Polygons series) by Frank Stella, 1974, lithograph and screenprint on Arches paper, sold Oct 2024
    Sanbornville (from the Eccentric Polygons series), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    17¼ h x 22¼ w in (44 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 213
    $3,276≈ £2,513≈ €3,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Effingham (from the Eccentric Polygons series) by Frank Stella, 1974, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2024
    Effingham (from the Eccentric Polygons series), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    16¾ h x 21¾ w in (43 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 215
    $3,528≈ £2,707≈ €3,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Casa Cornu (First Version) by Frank Stella, 1969, lithograph on Arches, sold Oct 2024
    Casa Cornu (First Version), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    15 h x 22 w in (38 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $4,515≈ £3,464≈ €4,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Monstrous Pictures of Whales (from the Moby Dick Deckle Edges series) by Frank Stella, 1993, lithograph, etching, aquatint, screenprint in colors on embossed TGL handmade, sold Oct 2024
    Monstrous Pictures of Whales (from the Moby Dick Deckle Edges series), 1993
    Lithograph
    47¼ h x 75¼ w in (120 x 191 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $35,280≈ £27,068≈ €32,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Sabine Pass, from Benjamin Moore Series (G. 300, A. & K. 61) by Frank Stella, 1971, Lithograph in purple, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2024
    Sabine Pass, from Benjamin Moore Series (G. 300, A. & K. 61), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 92/100
    I. 23.5 x 23.5 cm (9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.) S. 40.6 x 55.8 cm (15 7/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 298
    £2,032≈ $2,700≈ €2,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Sidney Guberman, from Purple Series (G. 372, A. & K. 68) by Frank Stella, 1972, Lithograph in purple, on Zerkall Copperplate Deluxe paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2024
    Sidney Guberman, from Purple Series (G. 372, A. & K. 68), 1972
    Lithograph · Panel · ed. 71/100
    I. 24.5 x 28.4 cm (9 5/8 x 11 1/8 in.) S. 40.6 x 55.9 cm (16 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 297
    £1,905≈ $2,531≈ €2,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Casa Cornu, from Aluminum Series (G. 218, A. & K. 35) by Frank Stella, 1970, Lithograph and screenprint in colours, on Special Arjomari paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2024
    Casa Cornu, from Aluminum Series (G. 218, A. & K. 35), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 42/75
    I. 22.8 x 43.8 cm (8 7/8 x 17 1/4 in.) S. 40.5 x 55.8 cm (15 7/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 296
    £2,286≈ $3,038≈ €2,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Referendum '70 (G. 229, A. & K. 49) by Frank Stella, 1970, Screenprint in colours, on Special Arjomari paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2024
    Referendum '70 (G. 229, A. & K. 49), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 56/200
    I. 81 x 81 cm (31 7/8 x 31 7/8 in.) S. 101.5 x 101.5 cm (39 7/8 x 39 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 295
    £4,445≈ $5,907≈ €5,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Untitled by Frank Stella, Lithograph And Screenprint in Colors on Arches Paper, 1988 H 45 W 39.5 Shards I, offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 81/100
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1054
    Result not publishedEst. $8,000–10,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  47. Untitled by Frank Stella, Lithograph in Colors on Lowell Wove Paper, Ca. 1968, "Black Adder, from V-Series", offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    H 16.2" W 28.6"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1051
    Result not publishedEst. $6,000–8,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  48. Untitled by Frank Stella, Lithograph in Colors on Lowell Wove Paper, 1968, "ITATA, from V-Series", offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    H 16.25" W 22.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1050
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  49. Untitled by Frank Stella, Lithograph in Colors on Lowell Wove Paper, 1968, "IFAFA II, from V-Series", offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    H 16.2" W 22.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1049
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  50. Untitled by Frank Stella, Lithograph in Colors on Lowell Wove Paper, 1968, "IFAFA I, from V-Series", offered Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    H 16.2" W 22.2"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1048
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗

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