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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All etchings results

1. 
   - ''Astronomical Blackboard'' (Glenn 149)-

   Etching · ed. 40/78

   Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Oct 20, 2018 · Lot 366
   Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
2. 
   Spring Cheer, 1978

   Etching · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2018 · Lot 200
   $2,000≈ £1,496≈ €1,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   More Points on a Bachelor's Tie, 1977

   Etching · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 22, 2017 · Lot 41
   $3,125≈ £2,371≈ €2,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
4. 
   Tin Roof, 1977

   Etching

   17¾ h x 35¾ w in (45 x 91 cm)

   Wright · Oct 12, 2017 · Lot 256
   $1,125≈ £856≈ €949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   Blood in Warm Water; and Appearance, from The Glass Wishes, 1981

   Etching · Paper · ed. 51/59

   both I. 23 1/2 x 16 1/8 in. (59.7 x 41 cm) both S. 33 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (85.1 x 66.7 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 18, 2017 · Lot 253
   $750≈ £592≈ €702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Rouge Pad, 1978

   Etching · Paper · ed. 34/78

   17-5/8 x 35-3/4 in. (plate)

   Brunk Auctions · Sep 16, 2016 · Lot 721
   $850≈ £645≈ €757HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Spring Cheer -

   Etching · ed. 6/15

   17.7 inches x 35.75 inches, unframed

   Jackson's International Auctioneers · May 24, 2016 · Lot 511I
   $406≈ £278≈ €364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
8. 
   One Million Tons Per Square Inch; and Tide, 1977 and 1979

   Etching · Paper · ed. 11/78

   both I. approximately 17 3/4 x 35 7/8 in. (45.1 x 91.1 cm) both S. approximately 22 3/4 x 39 7/8 in. (57.8 x 101.3 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 304
   $4,000≈ £2,757≈ €3,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Spring Cheer; Federal Spending; Star Leg (G. 29; 146; 169), 1978 (2); 1979

   Etching · ed. 4/78

   each approx. 17 3/4 x 34 3/4in

   Bonhams · Jun 23, 2013 · Lot 7142
   $1,625≈ £1,057≈ €1,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Star Ladder, 1978

    Etching

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 7, 2012 · Lot 380
    $750≈ £468≈ €579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
11. 
    The End of a Rainbow Calyx - Krater (G. 111), 1977

    Etching · Paper · ed. 39/39

    20 3/4 x 14 1/4in

    Bonhams · Jun 17, 2012 · Lot 7079
    $350≈ £224≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Star Proctor, 1978

    Etching · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 483
    $1,500≈ £928≈ €1,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    The End of a Rainbow Calyx - Krater (G. 111), 1977

    Etching · Paper · ed. 39/39

    20 3/4 x 14 1/4in

    Bonhams · Apr 29, 2012 · Lot 7074
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Windscreen Horizon, 1978

    Etching

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 448
    $1,500≈ £960≈ €1,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
15. 
    Federal Spending

    Etching

    17 1/2 in. x 35 1/52 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 11, 2007 · Lot 783
    $600≈ £308≈ €463HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
16. 
    Star Ladder, 1978

    Etching

    44,8 : 91 cm (17,6 : 35,8 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Mar 26, 2004 · Lot 1126
    €293≈ $357≈ £196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
17. 
    Star Ladder, 1978

    Etching

    45 : 90,9 cm (17,7 : 35,7 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Oct 24, 2003 · Lot 1051
    €345≈ $406≈ £240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
18. 
    Spring Cheer, 1978

    Etching

    36,8 : 90 cm (14,4 : 35,4 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Oct 24, 2003 · Lot 1050
    €403≈ $475≈ £280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €350–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
19. 
    Tin Roof, 1978

    Etching

    43,7 : 89,8 cm (17,2 : 35,3 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Oct 24, 2003 · Lot 1049
    €403≈ $475≈ £280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €350–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
20. 
    Tide

    Etching

    Ketterer Kunst · May 15, 2002 · Lot 746
    €575≈ $519≈ £358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €550–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
21. 
    The Book Disappears for the Fast Student

    Etching

    Ketterer Kunst · Mar 23, 2002 · Lot 619
    €483≈ $425≈ £298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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