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Frank Stella Prints: Value & 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. The Fossil Whale (Dome), from Moby Dick Domes Series by Frank Stella, 1992, Etching, aquatint, engraving, and relief in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2020
    The Fossil Whale (Dome), from Moby Dick Domes Series, 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/20
    S. 74 x 53 1/2 x 6 in. (188 x 135.9 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    $42,840≈ £32,715≈ €36,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Los Alamitos (from Race Track Series) by Frank Stella, 1972, 11-color screenprint on Gemini Rag Board, sold Oct 2020
    Los Alamitos (from Race Track Series), 1972
    Screenprint · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 18
    $9,375≈ £7,207≈ €7,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. One Small Goat Papa Bought for Two Zuzim, from Illustrations After El Lissitzky's Had Gadya by Frank Stella, 1984, Lithograph, linocut and screenprint in colors with hand-coloring and collage, on T.H. Saunders and hand-cut Somerset pap, sold Jul 2020
    One Small Goat Papa Bought for Two Zuzim, from Illustrations After El Lissitzky's Had Gadya, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 37/60
    S. 52 3/8 x 51 1/4 in. (133 x 130.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $16,250≈ £12,737≈ €13,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Shards II, from Shards by Frank Stella, 1982, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet, sold Jul 2020
    Shards II, from Shards, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 39 3/4 x 45 1/4 in. (101 x 114.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $10,625≈ £8,328≈ €9,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Untitled by Frank Stella, Pastel Stack, 1970, (Axsom #48), serigraph printed in colors, offered May 2020
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 69/100
    41 x 28 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 202
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  6. Cipango by Frank Stella, 1972, Offset Lithograph, sold Mar 2020
    Cipango, 1972
    Lithograph
    16" high x 22" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 43
    $5,000≈ £4,311≈ €4,637HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. - ''Polar Coordinates VIII''- by Frank Stella, lithograph and serigraph in colors, 1980, sold Mar 2020
    - ''Polar Coordinates VIII''-
    Lithograph
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 399
    $3,000≈ £2,551≈ €2,802HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–8,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  8. - ''Polar Coordinates V''- by Frank Stella, lithograph and serigraph in colors, 1980, offered Mar 2020
    - ''Polar Coordinates V''-
    Lithograph
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 398
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  9. - ''Polar Coordinates III''- by Frank Stella, lithograph and serigraph in colors, 1980, sold Mar 2020
    - ''Polar Coordinates III''-
    Lithograph
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 397
    $7,000≈ £5,951≈ €6,538HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  10. Swan Engraving Square I (Swan Engraving V) from the Swan Engraving series by Frank Stella, 1982, etching and engraving, sold Feb 2020
    Swan Engraving Square I (Swan Engraving V) from the Swan Engraving series, 1982
    Etching
    54 h x 52 w in (137 x 132 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $8,125≈ £6,287≈ €7,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Shards III by Frank Stella, 1982, offset lithograph and screenprint on Arches, sold Feb 2020
    Shards III, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    45¼ h x 39¾ w in (115 x 101 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 301
    $7,500≈ £5,804≈ €6,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Green Journal by Frank Stella, etching, screenprint, relief on white TGL handmade paper, sold Feb 2020
    Green Journal
    Etching · Paper
    168,5 by 132cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 54
    ZAR 79,660≈ $5,360≈ £4,113≈ €4,943Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  13. Estoril Three II, from Circuits by Frank Stella, 1982, Engraving, relief-printed etching and woodcut in colours, on dyed TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2020
    Estoril Three II, from Circuits, 1982
    Engraving · Paper · ed. 5/30
    S. 168 x 131.8 cm (66 1/8 x 51 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    £20,000≈ $26,252≈ €23,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Les Indes Galantes V by Frank Stella, 1973, Offset lithograph on card, sold Dec 2019
    Les Indes Galantes V, 1973
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 26/100
    40.6 x 55.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 265
    €1,612≈ $1,786≈ £1,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  15. Les Indes Galantes III by Frank Stella, 1973, Offset lithograph on card, sold Dec 2019
    Les Indes Galantes III, 1973
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 19/100
    40.6 x 55.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 264
    €1,612≈ $1,786≈ £1,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  16. Grid Stack by Frank Stella, 1970, litogravura sobre papel, offered Nov 2019
    Grid Stack, 1970
    Etching
    116 x 88 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 9
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  17. Black Stack by Frank Stella, 1970, litogravura sobre papel, offered Nov 2019
    Black Stack, 1970
    Etching
    80 x 55 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 8
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  18. UNTITLED (RABAT), 1964, blind stamp Ives Silman, inc. lower left by Frank Stella, Silkscreen from the "Ten Works X Ten Artists" portfolio published by Wadsworth Atheneum in edition of 500, sold Nov 2019
    UNTITLED (RABAT), 1964, blind stamp Ives Silman, inc. lower left
    Screenprint · ed. edition of 500
    18 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1592
    $375≈ £291≈ €340HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Bene come il sale by Frank Stella, 1989, Relief-printed etching in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2019
    Bene come il sale, 1989
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 22/50
    S. 77 1/4 x 58 1/2 in. (196.2 x 148.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $8,750≈ £6,822≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Then Came a Dog and Bit the Cat, from Illustrations After El Lissitzsky's Had Gadya by Frank Stella, 1984, Lithograph, linocut and screenprint in colors with hand-coloring and collage, on T.H. Saunders and Somerset paper, the f, sold Oct 2019
    Then Came a Dog and Bit the Cat, from Illustrations After El Lissitzsky's Had Gadya, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 46/60
    S. 53 1/2 x 51 1/2 in. (135.9 x 130.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    $12,500≈ £9,746≈ €11,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Juam, from Imaginary Places II by Frank Stella, 1997, Relief, etching, aquatint, lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and engraving in colors, on two sheets of TGL handmade pape, sold Oct 2019
    Juam, from Imaginary Places II, 1997
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/40
    S. 79 3/4 x 60 5/8 in. (202.6 x 154 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    $37,500≈ £29,237≈ €33,762Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Shards IV, from Shards by Frank Stella, 1982, Offset lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2019
    Shards IV, from Shards, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 38/100
    S. 39 3/4 x 45 1/4 in. (101 x 114.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $6,875≈ £5,360≈ €6,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sinjerli Variation III, from Sinjerli Variations by Frank Stella, 1977, Offset lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2019
    Sinjerli Variation III, from Sinjerli Variations, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 82/100
    I. diameter 25 in. (63.5 cm) S. 32 x 42 1/4 in. (81.3 x 107.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 233
    $8,750≈ £6,822≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Sinjerli Variation IV, from Sinjerli Variations by Frank Stella, 1977, Offset lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2019
    Sinjerli Variation IV, from Sinjerli Variations, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 99/100
    I. diameter 25 in. (63.5 cm) S. 31 7/8 x 42 1/4 in. (81 x 107.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 232
    $13,750≈ £10,720≈ €12,380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. York Factory I by Frank Stella, 1972, Screenprint in colors, on Arjomari paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2019
    York Factory I, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 47/100
    I. 13 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (34.3 x 102.2 cm) S. 17 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (44.5 x 113 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    $5,000≈ £3,898≈ €4,502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ileana Sonnabend; D.; Carl Andre; and Hollis Frampton, from Purple Series by Frank Stella, 1972, Four lithographs in colors, on Zerkall Copperplate deluxe paper, with margins (three trimmed at the sheet edges), sold Oct 2019
    Ileana Sonnabend; D.; Carl Andre; and Hollis Frampton, from Purple Series, 1972
    Lithograph · Panel · ed. 11/100
    all I. various sizes all S. approximately 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 230
    $6,250≈ £4,873≈ €5,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. York Factory II by Frank Stella, 1974, 53-color screenprint on Arches Cover black paper, sold Oct 2019
    York Factory II, 1974
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $18,750≈ £14,421≈ €16,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Untitled (Rabat) from the X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) portfolio by Frank Stella, 1964, screenprint on paper, sold Oct 2019
    Untitled (Rabat) from the X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) portfolio, 1964
    Screenprint · Paper
    18 h x 18 w in (46 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 433
    $1,375≈ £1,074≈ €1,237Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  29. Bene come il sale by Frank Stella, 1989, etching, aquatint, relief on white TGL handmade paper, sold Oct 2019
    Bene come il sale, 1989
    Etching · Paper
    77½ h x 58¾ w in (197 x 149 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 133
    $11,250≈ £9,196≈ €10,199Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. Sidi Ifni (Aus: "Hommage à Picasso") by Frank Stella, 1973, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Sep 2019
    Sidi Ifni (Aus: "Hommage à Picasso"), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/90
    48 x 48cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 38
    €2,529≈ $2,806≈ £2,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  31. Empress of India I, from V Series by Frank Stella, 1968, Lithograph with varnish in colours, on Lowell paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2019
    Empress of India I, from V Series, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/100
    I. 28.2 x 81 cm (11 1/8 x 31 7/8 in.) S. 41.3 x 89.7 cm (16 1/4 x 35 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    £7,500≈ $9,247≈ €8,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Sidi Ifni (Aus: "Hommage à Picasso") by Frank Stella, 1973, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Aug 2019
    Sidi Ifni (Aus: "Hommage à Picasso"), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 54/90
    48 x 48cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 15
    €2,826≈ $3,119≈ £2,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  33. Spectralia, 1994
    Etching · ed. 10/75
    27 x 32
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1349
    $8,500≈ £6,787≈ €7,572HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  34. Hudson River Valley Portfolio Print by Frank Stella, 1996, Farbserigrafie auf Velin, sold Jun 2019
    Hudson River Valley Portfolio Print, 1996
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 74/120
    29 x 41,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 101
    €3,273≈ $3,725≈ £2,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Untitled by Frank Stella, Lithograph, sold May 2019
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 104
    $18,200≈ £14,368≈ €16,269Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  36. Del Mar (from Race Track Series) by Frank Stella, 1972, 7-color screenprint on Gemini Rag Board, sold May 2019
    Del Mar (from Race Track Series), 1972
    Screenprint · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $18,750≈ £14,712≈ €16,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Sinjerli Variation IV, from Sinjerli Variations by Frank Stella, 1977, Offset lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2019
    Sinjerli Variation IV, from Sinjerli Variations, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 21/100
    I. diameter 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm) S. 31 7/8 x 42 1/8 in. (81 x 107 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $8,750≈ £6,727≈ €7,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. River of Ponds I by Frank Stella, 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Special Arjomari paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2019
    River of Ponds I, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 61/78
    I. 32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm) S. 38 x 38 in. (96.5 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    $16,250≈ £12,492≈ €14,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. - ''Angriff'' (Axsom 56.1)- by Frank Stella, silkscreen, 1971, offered Mar 2019
    - ''Angriff'' (Axsom 56.1)-
    Screenprint · ed. 68/150
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 377
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  40. Grid Stack by Frank Stella, 1970, litogravura sobre papel, offered Mar 2019
    Grid Stack, 1970
    Etching · Paper
    116 x 88 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 230
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  41. Black Stack by Frank Stella, 1970, litogravura sobre papel, offered Mar 2019
    Black Stack, 1970
    Etching · Paper
    80 x 55 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 229
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  42. Polar Co-ordinates IV (from Polar Co-Ordinates for Ronnie Peterson) by Frank Stella, 1980, Offset lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2018
    Polar Co-ordinates IV (from Polar Co-Ordinates for Ronnie Peterson), 1980
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 39/100
    S. 38 x 38 1/2 in. (96.5 x 97.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 276
    $8,750≈ £6,674≈ €7,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Delphine and Hippolyte, from Black Series II by Frank Stella, 1967, Lithograph, on Barcham Green paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    Delphine and Hippolyte, from Black Series II, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 54/100
    I. 10 x 16 in. (25.4 x 40.6 cm) S. 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 275
    $4,375≈ £3,337≈ €3,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Palmito Ranch, from Benjamin Moore series by Frank Stella, 1971, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    Palmito Ranch, from Benjamin Moore series, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 99/100
    I. 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (23.5 x 23.5 cm) S. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 274
    $3,000≈ £2,288≈ €2,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  45. Itata, from V series by Frank Stella, 1968, Lithograph in colors, on Lowell paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    Itata, from V series, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 11 x 19 in. (27.9 x 48.3 cm) S. 16 1/8 x 22 in. (41 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 273
    $4,750≈ £3,623≈ €4,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Jonah Historically Regarded, from Moby Dick Engravings by Frank Stella, 1991, Etching, aquatint, engraving, screenprint and carborundum in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2018
    Jonah Historically Regarded, from Moby Dick Engravings, 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/30
    S. 73 x 54 3/4 in. (185.4 x 139.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    $17,500≈ £13,349≈ €15,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. La penna di hu, from Italian Folktales by Frank Stella, 1988, Relief, etching, woodcut, screenprint, stenciling and hand-coloring, on TGL handmade paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    La penna di hu, from Italian Folktales, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 37/50
    I. 54 1/4 x 64 1/2 in. (137.8 x 163.8 cm) S. 55 x 65 3/4 in. (139.7 x 167 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    $30,000≈ £22,883≈ €26,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Spectralia (from Imaginary Places) by Frank Stella, 1994, 45-color lithograph, screenprint, relief-printed etching, engraving, and aquatint on TGL handmade paper, sold Sep 2018
    Spectralia (from Imaginary Places), 1994
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 296
    $9,375≈ £7,195≈ €8,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Sinjerli Variation Ia by Frank Stella, 1977, Offset lithograph and screenprint on Arches Cover paper, sold Jun 2018
    Sinjerli Variation Ia, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 204
    $11,875≈ £8,882≈ €10,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Imola Three I (from Circuits Series) by Frank Stella, 1982, Engraving and relief-printed etching on 100% rag paper, sold Jun 2018
    Imola Three I (from Circuits Series), 1982
    Engraving · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 203
    $34,375≈ £25,711≈ €29,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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