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Helen Frankenthaler Woodcuts & Linocuts: Value & Auction Prices

1928–2011

Of the 16 lots by Helen Frankenthaler (woodcuts & linocuts) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 15 found a buyer (94%). Across 15 sales with a published price, the typical result was $10.3kSign up free to see to $60.6kSign up free to see (median $18kSign 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 (8), Rago Auctions (2) and Smith & Singer (1).

$182,700≈ £140,290≈ €169,120Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTales of Genji IIIPhillips16auction results2013–2026years recorded94%sold$18kSign up free to seemedian price

Helen Frankenthaler woodcuts & linocuts: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$18kSign up free to see
Record price
$183kSign up free to see Tales of Genji III, Phillips, Apr 2022

Top auction houses: Phillips (8), Rago Auctions (2), Smith & Singer (1)

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  1. Cedar Hill by Helen Frankenthaler, 1983, woodcut in colors on light pink Mingei Momo, sold Jun 2026
    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 ↗
  2. Radius (Harrison 234) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1993, Woodcut in colors on hand-dyed TGL handmade paper, sold Nov 2025
    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 ↗
  3. Weeping Crabapple by Helen Frankenthaler, 2009, Woodcut in Colors on Japanese Torinoko Paper, sold Nov 2025
    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 ↗
  4. Freefall (H. 233) by Helen Frankenthaler, 1992-93, Monumental woodcut in colors, on TGL handmade hand-dyed paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2025
    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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Ariel by Helen Frankenthaler, 1996, woodcut and etching with aquatint in colors on TGL handmade paper, sold May 2021
    Ariel, 1996
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    13 h x 23 w in (33 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 314
    $10,000≈ £7,061≈ €8,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Cedar Hill by Helen Frankenthaler, 1983, Woodcut in colours, on handmade light pink Mingei Momo paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2020
    Cedar Hill, 1983
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 18/18
    S. 51.4 x 63.5 cm (20 1/4 x 25 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    £8,125≈ $10,665≈ €9,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Monoprint IX - The Clearing by Helen Frankenthaler, 1991, Woodblock monotype on Richard B. Tullis II handmade paper, sold Oct 2019
    Monoprint IX - The Clearing, 1991
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 16
    $4,063≈ £3,125≈ €3,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Freefall by Helen Frankenthaler, 1992-93, Monumental woodcut and hand-dyed paper in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2019
    Freefall, 1992-93
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 6/30
    S. 78 1/4 x 60 in. (198.8 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    $131,250≈ £100,899≈ €116,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Tales of Genji III by Helen Frankenthaler, 1998, Woodcut (53 colors from 18 woodblocks) and pochoir in colors, on gray TGL handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2018
    Tales of Genji III, 1998
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 25/36
    S. 46 1/2 x 41 3/4 in. (118.1 x 106 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $81,250≈ £58,190≈ €66,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. East and Beyond by Helen Frankenthaler, 1973, woodcut on buff laminated Nepalese handmade paper, sold Jan 2017
    East and Beyond, 1973
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    23½ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 106
    $8,750≈ £6,963≈ €8,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  12. Geisha by Helen Frankenthaler, 2003, Ukiyo-e woodcut in 23 colors from 15 woodblocks, on Torinoko paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2015
    Geisha, 2003
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 33/50
    S. 38 3/8 x 26 1/4 in. (97.5 x 66.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $25,000≈ £16,792≈ €23,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Tales of Genji V, from Tales of Genji by Helen Frankenthaler, 1998, Ukiyo-e woodcut in 49 colors from 21 woodblocks, with pochoir, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2015
    Tales of Genji V, from Tales of Genji, 1998
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 2/36
    S. 42 1/4 x 47 in. (107.3 x 119.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $40,000≈ £26,867≈ €37,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Cedar hill by Helen Frankenthaler, 1983, Original coloured woodcut on paper, sold May 2014
    Cedar hill, 1983
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. AP
    51 x 63.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 653
    €6,100≈ $8,300≈ £4,960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  15. MADAME BUTTERFLY 2000 by Helen Frankenthaler, 2000, colour woodcut printed from 46 woodblocks on three sheets of paper, offered Jun 2013
    MADAME BUTTERFLY 2000, 2000
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 33/33
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  16. Japanese Maple by Helen Frankenthaler, 2005, Ukiyo-e woodcut printed in 16 colors with nine woodblocks, on Torinoko paper mounted onto Hahnemühle paper, the full she, sold Apr 2013
    Japanese Maple, 2005
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 26 x 38 in (66 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    $18,750≈ £12,068≈ €14,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗

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