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James Rosenquist Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1933–2017

ArtSell has recorded 117 auction results for James Rosenquist etchings between 2002 and 2026, of which 115 sold (98% sell-through). Prices realised range from $192 to $4,000, with a median of $938 across 115 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $4,000 for “One Million Tons Per Square Inch; and Tide” at Phillips in 2016.

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  1. James Rosenquist, Hot Lake (2nd State), 1978, Etching and Aquatint on Pescia Italia Paper
    Hot Lake (2nd State), 1978
    Etching · Paper · ed. 78/78
    H 17.7" W 35.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1052
    $450≈ £337≈ €393HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. James Rosenquist, Star Proctor, 1978, etching, photoetching, aquatint and embossing with hand-coloring on Pescia Italia
    Star Proctor, 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35½ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $704≈ £521≈ €606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. James Rosenquist, For Gene Swenson, 1978, etching in colors
    For Gene Swenson, 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 282
    $576≈ £426≈ €498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. James Rosenquist, Cliff Hanger (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Cliff Hanger (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅞ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 243
    $192≈ £143≈ €166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. James Rosenquist, One Million Tons Per Square Inch, 1977, etching and aquatint in colors with pochoir on Pescia Italia
    One Million Tons Per Square Inch, 1977
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 162
    $2,560≈ £1,904≈ €2,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. James Rosenquist, Towel, Star, Sunglasses, 1977, etching with hand-coloring
    Towel, Star, Sunglasses, 1977
    Etching
    17½ h x 35¾ w in (44 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 208
    $1,152≈ £859≈ €991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. James Rosenquist, The Book Disappears for the Fast Student (2nd State), 1978, etching and aquatint in colors
    The Book Disappears for the Fast Student (2nd State), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅝ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 208
    $1,408≈ £1,040≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  8. James Rosenquist, Slip Stream, 1975, collograph in colors
    Slip Stream, 1975
    Etching
    17¾ h x 36 w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 209
    $1,397≈ £1,031≈ €1,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. James Rosenquist, Marco Polo Returns, 1978, etching and pochoir in colors on Pescia Italia
    Marco Polo Returns, 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 207
    $1,397≈ £1,031≈ €1,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. James Rosenquist, Tide (2nd State) (Glenn 171A), 1979, Etching in blue on wove paper
    Tide (2nd State) (Glenn 171A), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 45/78
    plate 17 5/8 x 35 5/8in (44.7 x 90.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 171
    $282≈ £210≈ €241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  11. James Rosenquist, Star Proctor, 1978, etching, photo etching, aquatint and embossing with hand-coloring on Pescia Italia
    Star Proctor, 1978
    Etching
    17½ h x 35¾ w in (44 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 188
    $953≈ £707≈ €816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. James Rosenquist, Pale Lamps, 1978, etching, aquatint, screenprint and pochoir in colors on Pescia Italia
    Pale Lamps, 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅝ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 137
    $1,016≈ £756≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  13. James Rosenquist, Pale Lamps (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint in colors
    Pale Lamps (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅝ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $572≈ £429≈ €491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. James Rosenquist, One Million Tons Per Square Inch (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint
    One Million Tons Per Square Inch (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35½ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 269
    $953≈ £714≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. James Rosenquist, Spring Cheer, 1978, etching and aquatint in colors
    Spring Cheer, 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 158
    $1,320≈ £1,002≈ €1,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  16. James Rosenquist, On Stage; and Amusement Stops, from The Glass Wishes (G. 1016 & 1024, G. 189 & 197), 1982, Two etching and aquatints in colors, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    On Stage; and Amusement Stops, from The Glass Wishes (G. 1016 & 1024, G. 189 & 197), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 2/2
    both I. 23 1/2 x 16 1/8 in. (59.7 x 41 cm) both S. 33 3/4 x 26 1/4 in. (85.7 x 66.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    $839≈ £627≈ €723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  17. James Rosenquist, Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes (S. 1978.13, G. 128), 1978, Etching, aquatint and pochoir in colors, on Pescia Italia paper, with full margins
    Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes (S. 1978.13, G. 128), 1978
    Etching · Paper · ed. 44/78
    I. 12 1/4 x 35 1/4 in. (31.1 x 89.5 cm) S. 22 3/4 x 39 3/4 in. (57.8 x 101 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $839≈ £627≈ €723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. James Rosenquist, Wall Street Journal, Dinner Triangles, 1977, Etching And Aquatint in Colors on Wove Paper
    Wall Street Journal, Dinner Triangles, 1977
    Etching · Paper
    H 18" W 35.5" Fram
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1059
    $600≈ £447≈ €514HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  19. James Rosenquist, Federal Spending (2nd State), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Federal Spending (2nd State), 1978
    Etching
    17½ h x 35¾ w in (44 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 261
    $508≈ £378≈ €433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. James Rosenquist, Gravity Feed (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia
    Gravity Feed (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 262
    $254≈ £189≈ €216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. James Rosenquist, Cliff Hanger (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Cliff Hanger (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅞ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 260
    $318≈ £236≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. James Rosenquist, Window Washer Glass House, 1978, intaglio in colors and relief print with embossing and hand-coloring applied with a rubber tire on Pescia Italia
    Window Washer Glass House, 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 36 w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 228
    $1,122≈ £836≈ €963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. James Rosenquist, Gravity Feed (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia
    Gravity Feed (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $445≈ £328≈ €381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. James Rosenquist, Tide (2nd state), 1979, etching in colors on Pescia Italia
    Tide (2nd state), 1979
    Etching
    17½ h x 35⅝ w in (44 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 252
    $396≈ £292≈ €339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. James Rosenquist, Marco Polo Returns (2nd state), 1978, etching and pochoir on Pescia Italia
    Marco Polo Returns (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17½ h x 35⅝ w in (44 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 251
    $572≈ £422≈ €489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. James Rosenquist, Hot Lake (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia
    Hot Lake (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 249
    $264≈ £195≈ €226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. James Rosenquist, Federal Spending (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Federal Spending (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $396≈ £292≈ €339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. James Rosenquist, Diver's Line (2nd state), 1979, etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia
    Diver's Line (2nd state), 1979
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35⅞ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 253
    $318≈ £235≈ €272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. James Rosenquist, The Book Disappears For The Fast Student, 1977, etching and aquatint in colors
    The Book Disappears For The Fast Student, 1977
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅝ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 125
    $2,032≈ £1,526≈ €1,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. James Rosenquist, One Million Tons Per Square Inch, 1977, etching and aquatint in colors with pochoir on Pescia Italia
    One Million Tons Per Square Inch, 1977
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 127
    $2,794≈ £2,099≈ €2,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. James Rosenquist, Tin Roof, 1977, color etching and aquatint with pochoir
    Tin Roof, 1977
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 219
    $826≈ £610≈ €704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  32. James Rosenquist, Spokes, 1977, etching and aquatint in colors with pochoir and paint applied with a tire on Pescia Italia
    Spokes, 1977
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 220
    $1,270≈ £938≈ €1,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  33. James Rosenquist, Shallows (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Shallows (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35⅞ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 222
    $508≈ £375≈ €433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  34. James Rosenquist, Headlines; and Toy on the Stair, from Six Etchings Suite (G. 97 & 100), 1976, Two etchings, one in colors and with pochoir, on Pescia Italia paper, with full margins
    Headlines; and Toy on the Stair, from Six Etchings Suite (G. 97 & 100), 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 2/3
    both I. 6 x 11 7/8 in. (15.2 x 30.2 cm) both S. 12 1/8 x 18 in. (30.8 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    $762≈ £560≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  35. James Rosenquist, Chambers Blade, 1982, photo-etching and spitbite on Arches Cover
    Chambers Blade, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    14¼ h x 28 w in (36 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $572≈ £433≈ €515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. James Rosenquist, Fast-Feast; Headlines; Living Room Furniture for E. Rukin; Bottomless House; and Toy on the Stair, from Six Etchings Suite (G. 96-100), 1972, Five etchings, two with hand-coloring, two with pochoir and one with relief, on Pescia Italia paper, with full margins
    Fast-Feast; Headlines; Living Room Furniture for E. Rukin; Bottomless House; and Toy on the Stair, from Six Etchings Suite (G. 96-100), 1972
    Etching · Paper · ed. 2/3
    all I. 6 x 11 7/8 in. (15.2 x 30.2 cm) all S. 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    $2,286≈ £1,724≈ €2,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. James Rosenquist, Tide (2nd State), 1979, etching in colors on Pescia Italia
    Tide (2nd State), 1979
    Etching
    17½ h x 35½ w in (44 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 277
    $508≈ £385≈ €458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  38. James Rosenquist, Star Proctor, 1978, etching, photo etching, aquatint and embossing with hand-coloring on Pescia Italia
    Star Proctor, 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 279
    $1,270≈ £963≈ €1,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. James Rosenquist, More Points on a Bachelor’s Tie (2nd State), 1978, etching and aquatint
    More Points on a Bachelor’s Tie (2nd State), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 278
    $699≈ £540≈ €642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. James Rosenquist, Color, Etching
    Color
    Etching
    H 17.5" W 35.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1143
    $500≈ £410≈ €487HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  41. James Rosenquist, Star Leg, 2nd State, 1979, etching in colors
    Star Leg, 2nd State, 1979
    Etching
    17½ h x 35¾ w in (44 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 326
    $756≈ £583≈ €695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. James Rosenquist, More Points on a Bachelor's Tie (S. 1977.24, G. 123), 1977, Etching and aquatint in colors with pochoir, on Pescia Italia paper, with full margins
    More Points on a Bachelor's Tie (S. 1977.24, G. 123), 1977
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/78
    I. 17 5/8 x 35 3/4 in. (44.8 x 90.8 cm) S. 22 3/4 x 39 7/8 in. (57.8 x 101.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    $2,286≈ £1,761≈ €2,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  43. James Rosenquist, Spokes (2nd State), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Spokes (2nd State), 1978
    Etching
    17¾ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 379
    $504≈ £390≈ €465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  44. James Rosenquist, Appearance (from the Glass Wishes series), 1981-82, etching and aquatint in colors on St. Cuthberts Somerset Satin
    Appearance (from the Glass Wishes series), 1981-82
    Etching · Paper
    23⅜ h x 16 w in (59 x 41 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 372
    $882≈ £683≈ €813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  45. James Rosenquist, Federal Spending (2nd state), 1978, etching and aquatint
    Federal Spending (2nd state), 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 208
    $504≈ £398≈ €471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. James Rosenquist, Black Triangle, 1978, etching, aquatint and pochoir in colors on Pescia Italia
    Black Triangle, 1978
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 207
    $524≈ £414≈ €489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. James Rosenquist, Tide (2nd State) (G. 171A), 1979, Etching in blue, on Pescia Italia paper, with full margins
    Tide (2nd State) (G. 171A), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 51/78
    I. 17 5/8 x 35 3/4 in. (44.8 x 90.8 cm) S. 22 7/8 x 39 3/4 in. (58.1 x 101 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 311
    $953≈ £765≈ €896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Phillips ↗
  48. James Rosenquist, Black Star (Glenn 139A), 1978, Etching and aquatint with pochoir in colors on wove paper, the second (final) state
    Black Star (Glenn 139A), 1978
    Etching · Paper · ed. 55/78
    17 3/4 x 35 3/4in (45.1 x 90.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    $1,024≈ £812≈ €946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  49. James Rosenquist, Tide (second state), 1979, etching
    Tide (second state), 1979
    Etching
    17⅝ h x 35⅝ w in (45 x 90 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 314
    $524≈ £411≈ €481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  50. James Rosenquist, Doorskin (G. 168), 1979, Etching, aquatint and embossing with pochoir in colors, on Pescia Italia paper, with full margins
    Doorskin (G. 168), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/78
    I. 23 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. (59.7 x 80.6 cm) S. 28 1/8 x 35 7/8 in. (71.4 x 91.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    $1,651≈ £1,316≈ €1,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗

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