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Helen Frankenthaler Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1928–2011

ArtSell has recorded 229 auction results for Helen Frankenthaler prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 216 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $133 to $182,700, with a median of $6,250 across 216 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 8 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $182,700 for “Tales of Genji III” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Helen Frankenthaler, In the Wings, 1987, sugar-lift etching, soft-ground etching, aquatint, etching and lithograph in colors on HMP handmade
    In the Wings, 1987
    Aquatint
    13¾ h x 21⅛ w in (35 x 54 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 199
    $24,320≈ £17,988≈ €20,937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Helen Frankenthaler, This is Not a Book, 1997, etching, aquatint, mezzotint and pochoir in colors on TGL handmade
    This is Not a Book, 1997
    Etching
    10¾ h x 25⅝ w x 1⅜ d in (27 x 65 x 3 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $10,880≈ £8,091≈ €9,368Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Helen Frankenthaler, Tiger's Eye, 1987, etching, aquatint, lithograph and screenprint in colors on HMP handmade
    Tiger's Eye, 1987
    Etching
    16 h x 19½ w in (41 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $23,040≈ £17,134≈ €19,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Helen Frankenthaler, Cedar Hill, 1983, woodcut in colors on light pink Mingei Momo
    Cedar Hill, 1983
    Woodcut / linocut
    20 h x 25 w in (51 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $12,160≈ £9,043≈ €10,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Helen Frankenthaler, What Red Lines Can Do, 1970, screenprint in colors on Arches handmade paper
    What Red Lines Can Do, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    38½ h x 26 w in (98 x 66 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 182
    $7,040≈ £5,251≈ €6,059Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Helen Frankenthaler, Untitled, Lithograph
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 76
    $54,400≈ £40,725≈ €46,784Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  7. Helen Frankenthaler, Bilbao, 1998, lithograph on paper
    Bilbao, 1998
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 78/150
    35.875"h, 47.75"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 75
    $14,080≈ £10,541≈ €12,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  8. Helen Frankenthaler, Solar Imp, 2001, screenprint in colors
    Solar Imp, 2001
    Screenprint
    39½ h x 30 w in (100 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 157
    $15,360≈ £11,341≈ €13,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Helen Frankenthaler, Tiger's Eye, 1987, etching, aquatint, lithograph, and screenprint in colors on paper
    Tiger's Eye, 1987
    Etching · Paper · ed. 28/56
    19 x 22.25 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 217
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  10. Helen Frankenthaler, Plaza Real, 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Plaza Real, 1987
    Etching · Paper
    19⅞ h x 26⅜ w in (50 x 67 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $6,350≈ £4,686≈ €5,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Helen Frankenthaler, Reflections Ix, 1995, lithograph on paper
    Reflections Ix, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/30
    20"h, 14.875"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 305
    $4,480≈ £3,323≈ €3,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  12. Helen Frankenthaler, Ramblas, lithograph, drypoint and etching on Rives BFK paper
    Ramblas
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 60/75
    34.24"h, 26.75"w (work is unframed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 304
    $3,456≈ £2,563≈ €2,937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  13. Helen Frankenthaler, A Page from a Book I, from This Is Not a Book, 1997, Etching, aquatint and pochoir in colors, on TGL handmade paper, with full margins
    A Page from a Book I, from This Is Not a Book, 1997
    Etching · Paper · ed. 41/60
    I. 4 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (11.4 x 46.4 cm) S. 10 1/8 x 24 5/8 in. (25.7 x 62.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    $3,870≈ £2,848≈ €3,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Helen Frankenthaler, Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra), 1978, screenprint in colors on Arches
    Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra), 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    22½ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $8,890≈ £6,592≈ €7,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Helen Frankenthaler, Plaza Real, 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Plaza Real, 1987
    Etching · Paper
    20 h x 26½ w in (51 x 67 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 149
    $6,096≈ £4,537≈ €5,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  16. Helen Frankenthaler, Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra Print) (Harrison 70), 1978, Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
    Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra Print) (Harrison 70), 1978
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 54/150
    sheet 22 1/2 x 29 7/8in (57.2 x 75.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Helen Frankenthaler, Ramblas (Harrison 141), 1987-88, Lithograph, drypoint and etching in colors on Rives BFK paper
    Ramblas (Harrison 141), 1987-88
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 60/75
    26 3/8 x 20in (67 x 50.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Helen Frankenthaler, Radius (Harrison 234), 1993, Woodcut in colors on hand-dyed TGL handmade paper
    Radius (Harrison 234), 1993
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 30/30
    sheet 28 x 28in (71.1 x 71.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 26
    $12,160≈ £9,251≈ €10,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Helen Frankenthaler, Reflections IX, from Reflections Series, 1995, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Reflections IX, from Reflections Series, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/30
    sheet 20 x 15in (50.7 x 38cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,400–5,500View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Helen Frankenthaler, Weeping Crabapple, 2009, Woodcut in Colors on Japanese Torinoko Paper
    Weeping Crabapple, 2009
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    H 25.25" W 37.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1019
    $18,000≈ £13,670≈ €15,453HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–20,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  21. Helen Frankenthaler, Freefall (H. 233), 1992-93, Monumental woodcut in colors, on TGL handmade hand-dyed paper, the full sheet
    Freefall (H. 233), 1992-93
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 7/30
    S. 78 1/4 x 60 1/8 in. (198.8 x 152.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    $129,000≈ £96,449≈ €111,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Helen Frankenthaler, May 26 Backwards, 1961, lithograph in colors on unbleached Crisbrook British handmade
    May 26 Backwards, 1961
    Lithograph
    31⅛ h x 22⅜ w in (79 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $12,065≈ £9,037≈ €10,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. Helen Frankenthaler, What Red Lines Can Do, 1970, screenprint in colors on Arches handmade paper
    What Red Lines Can Do, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    38½ h x 26 w in (98 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $20,320≈ £15,220≈ €17,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Helen Frankenthaler, Air Frame, from New York Ten (Harrison 6), 1965, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Air Frame, from New York Ten (Harrison 6), 1965
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 164/200
    sheet 22 x 17in (55.9 x 43.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $5,120≈ £3,783≈ €4,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Helen Frankenthaler, Reflections IX, 1995, lithograph in colors
    Reflections IX, 1995
    Lithograph
    20 h x 15 w in (51 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 287
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Helen Frankenthaler, Solar Imp, 2001, screenprint in colors
    Solar Imp, 2001
    Screenprint
    39½ h x 30 w in (100 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 321
    $8,890≈ £6,627≈ €7,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 54/150
    22.5 x 29 7/8 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 94
    $2,142≈ £1,582≈ €1,835$1,700 + $442 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  28. Helen Frankenthaler, Beginnings, 2002, screenprint on handmade paper
    Beginnings, 2002
    Screenprint
    37 h x 35½ w in (94 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $19,050≈ £14,040≈ €16,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Helen Frankenthaler, Reflections IX, 1995, lithograph in colors
    Reflections IX, 1995
    Lithograph
    20 h x 15 w in (51 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $4,826≈ £3,557≈ €4,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Helen Frankenthaler, Pompeii, 1976, drypoint, etching and aquatint in colors on CM Fabriano Classico
    Pompeii, 1976
    Drypoint
    21½ h x 12⅜ w in (55 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $4,224≈ £3,113≈ €3,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Helen Frankenthaler, Paris Review (Harrison App. 3), 1966, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Paris Review (Harrison App. 3), 1966
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 14/150
    27 5/8 x 19 7/8in (70.2 x 50.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    $3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–4,500View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Helen Frankenthaler, Pompeii (Harrison 53), 1976, Drpoint, etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Pompeii (Harrison 53), 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/42
    plate 21 5/8 x 12 3/8in (54.9 x 31.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 126
    $6,400≈ £4,769≈ €5,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Helen Frankenthaler, Southern Exposure, 2005, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Southern Exposure, 2005
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 18/128
    sheet 30 1/2 x 37 1/8in (77.5 x 94.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 125
    $16,640≈ £12,399≈ €14,714Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Helen Frankenthaler, Solar Imp, 2001, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Solar Imp, 2001
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 64/126
    sheet 39 1/4 x 29 3/4in (99.7 x 75.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Helen Frankenthaler, Venice with Colored Pencil (Harrison 35), 1969-1972, Unique lithograph in colors with artist added colored pencil on wove paper
    Venice with Colored Pencil (Harrison 35), 1969-1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/2
    sheet 31 x 23 3/8in (78.7 x 59.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 123
    $6,400≈ £4,769≈ €5,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Helen Frankenthaler, Beginnings, 2002, Screenprint in colors on handmade paper
    Beginnings, 2002
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 99/126
    sheet 36 3/4 x 35 3/4in (93.3 x 90.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 122
    $25,600≈ £19,076≈ €22,637Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  37. Helen Frankenthaler, Untitled (Card), 1971, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (Card), 1971
    Lithograph
    7⅜ h x 7⅞ w in (19 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 146
    $4,620≈ £3,495≈ €4,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Helen Frankenthaler, Untitled, 1967, screenprint in colors
    Untitled, 1967
    Screenprint
    25¾ h x 17⅞ w in (65 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 116
    $4,826≈ £3,651≈ €4,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Helen Frankenthaler, Earth Slice, 1978, Etching, aquatint, and sugar-lift aquatint/etching on handmade HMP rose-oatmeal paper
    Earth Slice, 1978
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/46
    Plate: 8.75" h x 19.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 33
    $3,400≈ £2,561≈ €3,061HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  40. Helen Frankenthaler, Flotilla, 2006, Screenprint in colors, on Rives paper, the full sheet,
    Flotilla, 2006
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 98/120
    S. 31 x 37 in. (78.7 x 94 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    $10,795≈ £8,140≈ €9,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Helen Frankenthaler, Grey Fireworks (R. p. 190), 2000, Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet
    Grey Fireworks (R. p. 190), 2000
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 22/108
    S. 28 x 46 in. (71.1 x 116.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 160
    $12,700≈ £9,576≈ €11,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Helen Frankenthaler, Reflections IV, 1995, lithograph in colors
    Reflections IV, 1995
    Lithograph
    21 h x 14½ w in (53 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 232
    $5,715≈ £4,334≈ €5,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  43. Helen Frankenthaler, Solar Imp, 2001, screenprint in colors
    Solar Imp, 2001
    Screenprint
    39½ h x 30 w in (100 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 227
    $7,620≈ £5,779≈ €6,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Helen Frankenthaler, Yellow Span, 1968 Sugar lift, aquatint on ivory
    Yellow Span, 1968 Sugar lift
    Aquatint · Other support · ed. 3/4
    13 3/4" x 18 3/4" (image)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 7
    $8,000≈ £6,185≈ €7,347HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  45. Helen Frankenthaler, Venice Ii, Lithograph
    Venice Ii
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 102
    $6,400≈ £5,078≈ €6,147Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  46. Helen Frankenthaler, Sunshine after Rain, 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano
    Sunshine after Rain, 1987
    Etching
    33⅝ h x 27⅛ w in (85 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 212
    $10,160≈ £8,238≈ €9,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Helen Frankenthaler, Valentine for Mr. Wonderful, 1995, intaglio print in colors
    Valentine for Mr. Wonderful, 1995
    Print (other)
    11¾ h x 8¼ w in (30 x 21 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 141
    $5,292≈ £4,161≈ €5,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. Helen Frankenthaler, Flirt, 1995, screenprint in colors
    Flirt, 1995
    Screenprint
    26¾ h x 39½ w in (68 x 100 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 140
    $12,600≈ £9,906≈ €12,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. Helen Frankenthaler, The Red Sea, 1978-1982, lithograph in colors on pink HMP handmade paper
    The Red Sea, 1978-1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    15¾ h x 20¾ w in (40 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 138
    $6,048≈ £4,755≈ €5,762Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  50. Helen Frankenthaler, Tribal Sign, 1987, lithograph in colors on handmade paper
    Tribal Sign, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 18¼ w in (60 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 139
    $5,670≈ £4,458≈ €5,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗

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