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Helen Frankenthaler Lithographs: Value & Auction Prices

1928–2011

ArtSell has recorded 80 auction results for Helen Frankenthaler lithographs between 2009 and 2026, and 72 of them sold (90%). Across 72 sales with a published price, the typical result was $3.3kSign up free to see to $7.5kSign up free to see (median $5.2kSign up free to see). Untitled holds the top price on file: $54.4kSign up free to see at Palm Beach Modern Auctions (May 2026). The houses with the most results are Phillips (24), Wright (16) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (12).

$54,400≈ £40,725≈ €46,784Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitledPalm Beach Modern Auctions80auction results2009–2026years recorded90%sold$5.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Helen Frankenthaler lithographs: key figures

Auction results
80
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$5.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$54.4kSign up free to see Untitled, Palm Beach Modern Auctions, May 2026

Top auction houses: Phillips (24), Wright (16), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (12)

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  1. Reflections X (from Reflections Series) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1995, 5-color lithograph on paper, sold Sep 2018
    Reflections X (from Reflections Series), 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 87
    $3,438≈ £2,639≈ €2,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. The Red Sea by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978-1982, 8-color lithograph on pink HMP handmade paper, sold Sep 2018
    The Red Sea, 1978-1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 86
    $4,688≈ £3,598≈ €4,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Untitled by Helen Frankenthaler, 1960, offset lithograph on paper, sold Jul 2018
    Untitled, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    28 h x 22 w in (71 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 390
    $2,375≈ £1,830≈ €2,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Madame de Pompadour by Helen Frankenthaler, 1985-90, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2018
    Madame de Pompadour, 1985-90
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/60
    S. 43 3/8 x 29 1/2 in. (110.2 x 74.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    $6,250≈ £4,476≈ €5,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–6,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. All About Blue by Helen Frankenthaler, 1994, Lithograph and woodcut in colors, on triple layered Kozo fiber handmade paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2018
    All About Blue, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/38
    S. 48 3/8 x 28 7/8 in. (122.9 x 73.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $8,125≈ £5,819≈ €6,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Yellow Jack by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, lithograph and stencil on White Arches Cover paper, sold Jul 2017
    Yellow Jack, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 38 w in (76 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 175
    $4,375≈ £3,362≈ €3,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Walking Rain by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph, etching and aquatint in colours, on T.H. Saunders paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2017
    Walking Rain, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/57
    S. 75.7 x 56.5 cm (29 3/4 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    £2,750≈ $3,549≈ €3,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Reflections IX (from Reflections Series) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1995, 6-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold May 2017
    Reflections IX (from Reflections Series), 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 186
    $2,625≈ £2,016≈ €2,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Solarium Plus Color Variation by Helen Frankenthaler, 1964-1974, Color lithograph on paper with unique hand-drawn embellishment in pastel pencil, china marker, and pink lipstick on Rive, sold May 2017
    Solarium Plus Color Variation, 1964-1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 185
    $3,125≈ £2,400≈ €2,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Dream Walk by Helen Frankenthaler, 1977, Lithograph in colors, on mauve HMP handmade paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2017
    Dream Walk, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 21 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (55.2 x 75.6 cm) S. 26 x 35 in. (66 x 88.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    $5,000≈ £3,949≈ €4,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Yellow Jack by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph and stencil in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2017
    Yellow Jack, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/54
    S. 30 x 38 in. (76.2 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 218
    $6,875≈ £5,430≈ €6,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Reflections I by Helen Frankenthaler, 1995, Lithograph "Reflections I" 1995, sold Jan 2017
    Reflections I, 1995
    Lithograph · ed. 25/30
    Image - 15.75" high x 19.5" wide; Sheet - 21.5" high x 25.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 80
    $2,900≈ £2,390≈ €2,758HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  13. Tribal Sign by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2016
    Tribal Sign, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 33/47
    S. 24 x 18 1/4 in. (61 x 46.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    $8,125≈ £6,654≈ €7,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Madame de Pompadour by Helen Frankenthaler, 1985-90, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet,, sold Oct 2016
    Madame de Pompadour, 1985-90
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/60
    S. 43 1/4 x 29 3/8 in (109.9 x 74.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    $5,625≈ £4,607≈ €5,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Barcelona by Helen Frankenthaler, 1977, Lithograph in colors, on cream HMP handmade paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2016
    Barcelona, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/30
    I. 31 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (80.6 x 59.7 cm) S. 40 1/4 x 32 in. (102.2 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $8,125≈ £6,654≈ €7,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Untitled by Helen Frankenthaler, 1960, offset lithograph on paper, sold Sep 2016
    Untitled, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    28 h x 22 w in (71 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 170
    $3,250≈ £2,495≈ €2,896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Venice II, 1969-1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/8
    31 x 23-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 519
    $3,250≈ £2,503≈ €2,936HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–5,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  18. Reflections VI, from Reflections by Helen Frankenthaler, 1995, Lithograph in colors, on Lana mould-made paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2016
    Reflections VI, from Reflections, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/30
    S. 20 x 15 1/8 in. (50.8 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $4,000≈ £2,757≈ €3,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  19. Madame Le Pompadour by Helen Frankenthaler, 1985-90, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2016
    Madame Le Pompadour, 1985-90
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/60
    S. 43 1/4 x 29 3/8 in. (109.9 x 74.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $6,250≈ £4,308≈ €5,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. All About Blue by Helen Frankenthaler, 1994, Lithograph and woodcut in colors, on triple layered Kozo fiber handmade paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2016
    All About Blue, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/38
    S. 48 3/8 x 28 7/8 in. (122.9 x 73.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    $8,125≈ £5,600≈ €7,213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. The Red Sea by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978-82, Lithograph in colours, on pink HMP handmade paper, with full margins,, sold Jun 2015
    The Red Sea, 1978-82
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/58
    I. 40 x 52.7 cm (15 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.) S. 61 x 71.1 cm (24 x 28 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    £3,500≈ $5,410≈ €4,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. - ''Solar Imp''- by Helen Frankenthaler, lithograph in colors, 2001, offered Mar 2015
    - ''Solar Imp''-
    Lithograph · ed. 60/126
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 430
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  23. Variation II on 'Mauve Corner' by Helen Frankenthaler, 1969, lithograph on paper, sold Feb 2015
    Variation II on 'Mauve Corner', 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    19¾ h x 25 w in (50 x 63 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 285
    $3,250≈ £2,097≈ €2,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. Reflections Xi by Helen Frankenthaler, Color lithograph, sold Feb 2015
    Reflections Xi
    Lithograph
    Sheet 19-1/2" x 15". Overall 29-1/2" x 24"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1187
    $1,543≈ £1,013≈ €1,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  25. Untitled by Helen Frankenthaler, c. 1965, lithograph on paper, sold Sep 2014
    Untitled, c. 1965
    Lithograph · Paper
    21¾ h x 16½ w in (55 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 227
    $2,000≈ £1,219≈ €1,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Madame de Pompadour by Helen Frankenthaler, 1985-90, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet,, sold Oct 2013
    Madame de Pompadour, 1985-90
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 40/60
    S. 43 1/4 x 29 3/8 in (109.9 x 74.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    $8,750≈ £5,417≈ €6,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. The Red Sea by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978-82, Lithograph in colours, on pink HMP handmade paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2013
    The Red Sea, 1978-82
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/58
    I. 40 x 52.7 cm (15 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.) S. 61 x 71.1 cm (24 x 28 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    $3,250≈ £2,092≈ €2,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Ochre Dust by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, lithograph and aquatint on paper, sold Apr 2013
    Ochre Dust, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    24¼ h x 33 w in (62 x 84 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 329
    $2,794≈ £1,807≈ €2,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  29. Orange Hoop by Helen Frankenthaler, 1965, Lithograph with tusche wash on cream Richard de Bas, Auvergne a la Main paper, sold Oct 2012
    Orange Hoop, 1965
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 431
    $2,500≈ £1,560≈ €1,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Walking Rain by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph, aquatint, spitbite aquatint, soft-ground etching and engraving on white T.H. Saunders paper, sold Oct 2012
    Walking Rain, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 429
    $4,063≈ £2,535≈ €3,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Aerie by Helen Frankenthaler, 2009, Lithograph with hand-torn deckled edges, sold May 2010
    Aerie, 2009
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $4,900≈ £3,412≈ €3,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. untitled by Helen Frankenthaler, 2006, lithograph on paper, sold Jun 2009
    untitled, 2006
    Lithograph · Paper
    31 h x 37 w in (79 x 94 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 727
    $2,813≈ £1,734≈ €1,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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