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Helen Frankenthaler Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1928–2011

Of the 234 lots by Helen Frankenthaler (prints) recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 220 found a buyer (94%). Across 220 sales with a published price, the typical result was $4kSign up free to see to $10.3kSign up free to see (median $6.3kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $183kSign up free to see for Tales of Genji III at Phillips in April 2022. Most results come from Phillips (71), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (42) and Rago Auctions (37).

$182,700≈ £140,290≈ €169,120Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTales of Genji IIIPhillips234auction results2001–2026years recorded94%sold$6.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Helen Frankenthaler prints: key figures

Auction results
234
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
2001–2026
Median price
$6.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$183kSign up free to see Tales of Genji III, Phillips, Apr 2022

Top auction houses: Phillips (71), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (42), Rago Auctions (37)

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  1. The Red Sea by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978-1982, lithograph in colors on pink HMP handmade paper, sold Dec 2024
    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 ↗
  2. Tribal Sign by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, lithograph in colors on handmade paper, sold Dec 2024
    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 ↗
  3. Bilbao by Helen Frankenthaler, 1998, Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,, sold Dec 2024
    Bilbao, 1998
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/150
    S. 35 1/2 x 47 1/4 in. (90.2 x 120 cm)
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1143
    $8,500≈ £6,656≈ €8,033HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Flotilla by Helen Frankenthaler, 2006, Screenprint in colors, on Rives paper, the full sheet,, sold Oct 2024
    Flotilla, 2006
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 99/120
    S. 31 x 37 in. (78.7 x 94 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $8,255≈ £6,358≈ €7,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Flirt (R. p. 195) by Helen Frankenthaler, 2003, Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2024
    Flirt (R. p. 195), 2003
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 26 7/8 x 39 1/2 in. (68.3 x 100.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    $30,480≈ £23,475≈ €28,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978, screenprint in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2024
    Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra), 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 218
    $3,024≈ £2,320≈ €2,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Solar Imp by Helen Frankenthaler, 2001, screenprint in colors, sold Oct 2024
    Solar Imp, 2001
    Screenprint
    39½ h x 30 w in (100 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $11,340≈ £8,700≈ €10,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Grey Fireworks by Helen Frankenthaler, 2000, screenprint in colors on Somerset, sold Oct 2024
    Grey Fireworks, 2000
    Screenprint · Paper
    28 h x 46 w in (71 x 117 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $63,000≈ £48,335≈ €57,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. The Paris Review by Helen Frankenthaler, 1966, Serigraph, sold Aug 2024
    The Paris Review, 1966
    Screenprint · ed. 1/2
    37 1/2" x 22 3/4" (sheet)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 3
    $3,600≈ £2,743≈ €3,237HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  10. Connected by Joy by Helen Frankenthaler, 1969-73, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Jun 2024
    Connected by Joy, 1969-73
    Etching
    14 h x 18⅞ w in (36 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $9,825≈ £7,699≈ €9,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978, screenprint in colors on Arches, sold May 2024
    Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra), 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    22½ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 156
    $3,024≈ £2,396≈ €2,792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Card by Helen Frankenthaler, 1971, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2024
    Card, 1971
    Lithograph
    7½ h x 8 w in (19 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 168
    $1,703≈ £1,366≈ €1,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  13. Air Frame (from the New York Ten portfolio) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1965, screenprint in colors, sold Feb 2024
    Air Frame (from the New York Ten portfolio), 1965
    Screenprint
    22 h x 16⅞ w in (56 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $5,292≈ £4,212≈ €4,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra Print) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1978, screenprint in colors, sold Jan 2024
    Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra Print), 1978
    Screenprint
    22½ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 233
    $3,528≈ £2,772≈ €3,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. A Slice of the Stone Itself by Helen Frankenthaler, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Jan 2024
    A Slice of the Stone Itself, 1969
    Lithograph
    19⅛ h x 14⅞ w in (49 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 196
    $5,670≈ £4,456≈ €5,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Pranzao Italiano by Helen Frankenthaler, 1973, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano, sold Dec 2023
    Pranzao Italiano, 1973
    Etching
    19½ h x 13⅝ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 253
    $3,024≈ £2,407≈ €2,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Ochre Dust by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, lithograph and aquatint on paper, sold Dec 2023
    Ochre Dust, 1987
    Lithograph
    24¼ h x 33 w in (62 x 84 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 114
    $4,788≈ £3,812≈ €4,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  18. Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra Print) (Harrison 70) by Helen Frankenthaler, silkscreen in colors, 1978, offered Dec 2023
    Untitled (Cleveland Orchestra Print) (Harrison 70)
    Screenprint · ed. 44/150
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 121
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  19. What Red Lines Can Do by Helen Frankenthaler, Screenprint, sold Nov 2023
    What Red Lines Can Do
    Screenprint
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 755
    $3,072≈ £2,497≈ €2,870Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  20. Soho Dreams, from Broome Street Series (H. 124) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Etching, aquatint and drypoint in colors, on Magnani paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2023
    Soho Dreams, from Broome Street Series (H. 124), 1987
    Etching · Paper · ed. 57/71
    I. 15 5/8 x 18 5/8 in. (39.7 x 47.3 cm) S. 25 1/2 x 30 3/4 in. (64.8 x 78.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 273
    $9,525≈ £7,797≈ €8,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Hermes (H. 166) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1989, Monumental Mixografía® print in colors, on white handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2023
    Hermes (H. 166), 1989
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 27/50
    S. 41 3/8 x 91 3/4 in. (105.1 x 233 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    $73,660≈ £60,293≈ €69,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Card by Helen Frankenthaler, 1971, offset lithograph in colors on white Jeff Goodman handmade, sold Aug 2023
    Card, 1971
    Lithograph
    12¾ h x 17½ w in (32 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 115
    $2,520≈ £1,984≈ €2,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  23. Pranzo Italiano by Helen Frankenthaler, 1973, etching and aquatint in colors on White Fabriano, sold Aug 2023
    Pranzo Italiano, 1973
    Etching
    8½ h x 8 w in (22 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 119
    $4,032≈ £3,174≈ €3,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  24. Flirt (R. p. 195) by Helen Frankenthaler, 2003, Screenprint in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2023
    Flirt (R. p. 195), 2003
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 43/126
    S. 26 3/4 x 39 3/8 in. (67.9 x 100 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $17,145≈ £13,471≈ €15,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Earth Slice (H.59) by Helen Frankenthaler, Soft-ground etching and aquatint on handmade paper, sold Jun 2023
    Earth Slice (H.59)
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/46
    Plate: 8.75" h x 19.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 77
    $2,000≈ £1,592≈ €1,855HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  26. La sardana (The Sardana) (H. 138) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph with aquatint in colours, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins, sold Jun 2023
    La sardana (The Sardana) (H. 138), 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 70 x 48.1 cm (27 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.) S. 89.4 x 64.2 cm (35 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    £3,302≈ $4,116≈ €3,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  27. Parets (Walls) (H. 153) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1988, Collagraph drawn with Araldite glue in light burnt sienna, on handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2023
    Parets (Walls) (H. 153), 1988
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 131 x 96.5 cm (51 5/8 x 37 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    £1,270≈ $1,583≈ €1,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Un poco más (A Little More) (H. 140) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet, offered Jun 2023
    Un poco más (A Little More) (H. 140), 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 69.1 x 94.3 cm (27 1/4 x 37 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  29. In the Wings by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, sugar-lift etching, soft-ground etching, aquatint, etching and lithograph in colors on HMP handmade, sold Jun 2023
    In the Wings, 1987
    Aquatint
    13⅝ h x 21 w in (35 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $15,120≈ £12,131≈ €14,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Deep Sun by Helen Frankenthaler, 1983, etching in colors, soft-ground etching, aquatint, spitbite aquatint, drypoint, engraving and mezzotint on White St. Arma, sold Apr 2023
    Deep Sun, 1983
    Etching
    29⅞ h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 216
    $23,940≈ £19,206≈ €21,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. 11/49 by Helen Frankenthaler, Color soft-ground and sugar-lift etching and aquatint, sold Mar 2023
    11/49
    Etching · ed. 11/49
    Plate: 10.25" h x 6.5" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 13
    $6,500≈ £5,310≈ €6,065HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  32. Earth Slice (H.59) by Helen Frankenthaler, Soft-ground etching and aquatint on handmade paper, sold Mar 2023
    Earth Slice (H.59)
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/46
    Plate: 8.75" h x 19.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 11
    $2,600≈ £2,124≈ €2,426HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  33. Barcelona by Helen Frankenthaler, 1977, lithograph in colors on cream HMP handmade, sold Feb 2023
    Barcelona, 1977
    Lithograph
    31½ h x 23¾ w in (80 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 152
    $18,900≈ £15,690≈ €17,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Untitled by Helen Frankenthaler, Lithograph, sold Dec 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 832
    $6,080≈ £4,954≈ €5,770Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  35. ' W 36' by Helen Frankenthaler, Color Screenprint On Core-filled, Baked Aluminum Panel C. 1968, Sun Corner, offered Nov 2022
    ' W 36'
    Screenprint · Panel · ed. 2/50
    H 36'' W 36''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1014
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  36. Plaza Real (H. 139) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, presumably with full margins, sold Oct 2022
    Plaza Real (H. 139), 1987
    Etching · Paper · ed. 46/60
    I. 19 3/4 x 26 1/4 in. (50.2 x 66.7 cm) approx. S. 28 1/2 x 34 3/4 in. (72.4 x 88.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $5,292≈ £4,677≈ €5,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Solar Imp (R. p. 191) by Helen Frankenthaler, 2001, Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2022
    Solar Imp (R. p. 191), 2001
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 96/126
    S. 39 1/2 x 30 in. (100.3 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    $10,080≈ £8,909≈ €10,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Ramblas by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987-88, lithograph, drypoint and etching in colors on White BFK Rives, sold Sep 2022
    Ramblas, 1987-88
    Lithograph · Paper
    26¼ h x 19¾ w in (67 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 173
    $3,750≈ £3,247≈ €3,747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Midnight by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, aquatint and drypoint in colors on White Magnani, sold Sep 2022
    Midnight, 1987
    Aquatint
    19⅜ h x 15¾ w in (49 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    $15,000≈ £12,987≈ €14,987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Mary Mary by Helen Frankenthaler, Screenprint / Offset Lithograph, offered Aug 2022
    Mary Mary
    Screenprint · ed. 42/72
    42 x 32 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 185
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  41. Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1970, screenprint in four colors on White Arches handmade coldpress, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    38½ h x 26 w in (98 x 66 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 136
    $5,376≈ £4,397≈ €5,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Tribal Sign by Helen Frankenthaler, 1987, lithograph in colors on handmade paper, sold Jun 2022
    Tribal Sign, 1987
    Lithograph
    23¾ h x 18¼ w in (60 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 117
    $7,500≈ £6,169≈ €7,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1970, screenprint in colors on Arches handmade, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    38¾ h x 25¾ w in (98 x 65 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 244
    $3,000≈ £2,468≈ €2,885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1970, screenprint in colors on Arches handmade, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    38¾ h x 25¾ w in (98 x 65 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 242
    $3,250≈ £2,673≈ €3,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do series) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1970, screenprint in colors on Arches handmade, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do series), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    38¾ h x 25¾ w in (98 x 65 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 246
    $3,750≈ £3,085≈ €3,606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1970, screenprint in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (from the What Red Lines Can Do portfolio), 1970
    Screenprint
    38¾ h x 25¾ w in (98 x 65 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 240
    $4,750≈ £3,907≈ €4,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Plakatsujet zur Ausstellung in der André Emmerich Gallery, New York, 1960 by Helen Frankenthaler, 1960, Photolithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Plakatsujet zur Ausstellung in der André Emmerich Gallery, New York, 1960, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 6/100
    71 x 55,5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 763
    CHF 1,800≈ $1,876≈ £1,493≈ €1,748HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  48. Comet, 1980- by Helen Frankenthaler, 1982, etching and aquatint on heavy textured paper, an, offered Apr 2022
    Comet, 1980-, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    15.5 x 19.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 312
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  49. "Brown Moons," 1961 by Helen Frankenthaler, Limited edition three color lithograph numbered (in pencil) 8, sold Apr 2022
    "Brown Moons," 1961
    Lithograph
    22 x 31 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 342
    $2,800≈ £2,145≈ €2,585HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. Tales of Genji III by Helen Frankenthaler, 1998, Woodcut in colors, on handmade TGL paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2022
    Tales of Genji III, 1998
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 23/36
    S. 46 3/4 x 41 5/8 in. (118.7 x 105.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $182,700≈ £140,290≈ €169,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $90,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗

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