John Baldessari Prints: Auction Prices

1931–2020

Of the 269 lots by John Baldessari (prints) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 255 found a buyer (95%). Half of the priced sales fell between $2.5kSign up free to see and $8.8kSign up free to see, with a median of $4.6kSign up free to see. Prima Facie: Splendid/Focused/Stoical/Optimistic holds the top price on file: $144kSign up free to see at Phillips (March 2017). The houses with the most results are Phillips (88), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (83) and Rago Auctions (35).

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1. 
   Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic) (from the Overlap Series), 2003

   Lithograph · Paper

   29⅜ h x 28⅝ w in (75 x 73 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2021 · Lot 223
   $4,160≈ £3,113≈ €3,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
2. 
   Stonehenge (with Two Persons) Orange, 2005

   Print (other) · Paper

   26 h x 29 w in (66 x 74 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Dec 15, 2021 · Lot 103
   $9,375≈ £7,074≈ €8,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Woman with Pillow (from the BAM Photography Portfolio II), 2003

   Lithograph · Paper

   17⅞ h x 19⅞ w in (45 x 50 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Dec 15, 2021 · Lot 112
   $2,080≈ £1,569≈ €1,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Studio, 1988

   Lithograph · Paper

   30¼ h x 38¼ w in (77 x 97 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 24, 2021 · Lot 100
   $13,750≈ £9,999≈ €11,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   Raw Prints (D. pp. 185-187, H. 3-8), 1976

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/50

   all I. 14 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. (37.5 x 52.1 cm) all S. 18 5/8 x 24 1/2 in. (47.3 x 62.2 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 444
   $3,276≈ £2,369≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Statue/Bound Person, from The Intersection Series (H. 128), 2001-2002

   Print (other) · Paper · ed. PP

   I. 12 x 10 1/4 in. (30.5 x 26 cm) S. 15 3/4 x 13 in. (40 x 33 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 443
   $4,410≈ £3,189≈ €3,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Panel #2 (from Two Horses with Riders (with Blue Parrot) diptych), 1997

   Lithograph

   7½ h x 7¼ w in (19 x 18 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Oct 13, 2021 · Lot 290
   $1,250≈ £918≈ €1,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   How to Make a Film (Edit)

   Screenprint

   19¾ h x 20 w in (50 x 51 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Oct 13, 2021 · Lot 170
   $2,000≈ £1,469≈ €1,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line, 1973

   Lithograph · Paper

   9½ h x 12¾ w in (24 x 32 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2021 · Lot 152
   $12,500≈ £9,272≈ €10,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
10. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9½ h x 12¾ w in (24 x 32 cm)

    Wright · Jul 15, 2021 · Lot 145
    $5,313≈ £3,833≈ €4,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
11. 
    Double Motorcyclists and Landscape (Icelandic) (from the Overlap Series), 2003

    Lithograph · Paper

    29⅜ h x 28⅝ w in (74 x 73 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 697
    $2,375≈ £1,681≈ €1,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    portfolio 27 x 34.2 x 2 cm (10 5/8 x 13 1/2 x 0 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 14, 2021 · Lot 287
    £8,190≈ $11,548≈ €9,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads: Figure with Globe, 2009

    Screenprint

    31¼ h x 30¼ w in (79 x 77 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 19, 2021 · Lot 337
    $2,500≈ £1,765≈ €2,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph

    each 24.2 x 32.3 cm (9 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 22, 2021 · Lot 27
    £7,560≈ $10,485≈ €8,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H. 175-180), 2007

    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/25

    all I. 11 x 8 5/8 in. (27.9 x 21.9 cm) all S. 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (41.9 x 34.3 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 323
    $4,788≈ £3,429≈ €3,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Heaven; and Hell (Diptych) (H. 38), 1988

    Etching · Paper · ed. 36/45

    both I. various sizes both S. 47 3/4 x 31 1/2 in. (121.3 x 80 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 322
    $5,418≈ £3,880≈ €4,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Large Door, from Hegel's Cellar (S. 1986.01H, H. 28), 1986

    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/35

    S. 19 7/8 x 38 in. (50.5 x 96.5 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 321
    $5,040≈ £3,609≈ €4,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Person with Conscience (Green) / Animals Quiescent

    Etching · ed. 20/25

    28 1/2 x 24 in. (irregular shape).

    Cottone Auctions · Mar 27, 2021 · Lot 145
    $2,880≈ £2,090≈ €2,444Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
19. 
    Four signed and numbered sheets (2623 Third Street, Santa Monica), 2000

    Screenprint · Paper

    54 h x 54 w in (137 x 137 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 372
    $5,000≈ £3,627≈ €4,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White, and Blue) from the Artists for Obama portfolio, 2008

    Screenprint

    12 h x 14 w in (30 x 36 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 109
    $3,000≈ £2,176≈ €2,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 115
    $10,000≈ £7,254≈ €8,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
22. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9¾ h x 12¾ w in (25 x 32 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 299
    $11,250≈ £8,112≈ €9,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
23. 
    Palm Trees and Building (with Vikings) from the Overlap series, 2001

    Print (other) · Paper

    18⅞ h x 18⅞ w in (48 x 48 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 300
    $8,750≈ £6,309≈ €7,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
24. 
    Woman with Pillow, from BAM Photography Portfolio II (H. 133), 2003

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/40

    I. 45.8 x 50.6 cm (18 x 19 7/8 in.) S. 61.4 x 76.2 cm (24 1/8 x 30 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 21, 2021 · Lot 211
    £2,520≈ $3,457≈ €2,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Studio, 1988

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 17, 2021 · Lot 43
    $28,125≈ £20,766≈ €23,313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
26. 
    WOW (Works on Whatever) Project Beach Towel, 2013

    Print (other)

    67 h x 60 w in (170 x 152 cm)

    Wright · Nov 18, 2020 · Lot 310
    $375≈ £282≈ €316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)

    Wright · Nov 18, 2020 · Lot 188
    $11,875≈ £8,943≈ €10,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
28. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    all I. 17.8 x 26 cm (7 x 10 1/4 in.) all S. 24.4 x 32.3 cm (9 5/8 x 12 3/4 in.) portfolio 25 x 33 cm (9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 22, 2020 · Lot 195
    $9,450≈ £7,216≈ €7,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Plant and Lamp (B+Y; Y+B), 1998

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 18, 2020 · Lot 86
    $3,750≈ £2,883≈ €3,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
30. 
    for LACMA, 2008

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 18, 2020 · Lot 85
    $1,375≈ £1,057≈ €1,171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
31. 
    Double Play: Feelings (from Artists for Obama), 2012

    Screenprint · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 18, 2020 · Lot 84
    $1,750≈ £1,345≈ €1,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
32. 
    How to Make a Film (Edit), 1973/2011

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 7/35

    I. 15 3/4 x 16 in. (40 x 40.6 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 20 in. (50.2 x 50.8 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 13, 2020 · Lot 34
    $2,375≈ £1,825≈ €2,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)

    Wright · Sep 30, 2020 · Lot 180
    $11,875≈ £9,253≈ €10,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
34. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    all I. 17.8 x 26 cm (7 x 10 1/4 in.) all S. 24.4 x 32.3 cm (9 5/8 x 12 3/4 in.) portfolio 25 x 33 cm (9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 10, 2020 · Lot 176
    £11,875≈ $15,363≈ €12,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    all I. 17.8 x 26 cm (7 x 10 1/4 in.) all S. 24.4 x 32.3 cm (9 5/8 x 12 3/4 in.) portfolio 25 x 33 cm (9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 228
    $16,250≈ £12,737≈ €13,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors), 2007

    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/25

    all I. 11 x 8 5/8 in. (27.9 x 21.9 cm) all S. 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (41.9 x 34.3 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Nose/Silhouette, 2010

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/50

    all I. various dimensions all S. 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 94
    $17,500≈ £13,717≈ €15,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Six Rooms Suite of 6

    Lithograph

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · May 2, 2020 · Lot 267
    $4,687≈ £3,745≈ €4,309Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
39. 
    Untitled

    Print (other)

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · May 2, 2020 · Lot 261
    $6,875≈ £5,493≈ €6,321Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
40. 
    Six Rooms Suite of 6

    Lithograph

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Feb 8, 2020 · Lot 242
    $3,250≈ £2,510≈ €2,963Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
41. 
    Untitled

    Lithograph

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Feb 8, 2020 · Lot 243
    $5,937≈ £4,586≈ €5,413Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
42. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    all I. 17.8 x 26 cm (7 x 10 1/4 in.) all S. 24.4 x 32.3 cm (9 5/8 x 12 3/4 in.) portfolio 25 x 33 cm (9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 23, 2020 · Lot 206
    £10,625≈ $13,946≈ €12,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    National City 1931 / Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attemps), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    24,2 x 32,2 cm

    Wannenes · Dec 12, 2019 · Lot 199
    Result not publishedEst. €4,000–6,000View at Wannenes ↗
44. 
    French Horn Player, 1992

    Screenprint

    152,4 × 55,8 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2019 · Lot 1261
    €5,000≈ $5,491≈ £4,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
45. 
    Two Bowlers (with Questioning Person), 1994

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 13/43

    122 x 93cm

    Van Ham · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 4
    €3,870≈ $4,298≈ £3,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
46. 
    The News: Four Ducks Standing on a Bench..., 2014

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 35/50

    S. 46 1/4 x 35 in. (117.5 x 88.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 373
    $4,375≈ £3,411≈ €3,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    French Horn Player (with Three Contexts-One Uncoded), from A French Horn Player, A Square Blue Moon, and Other Subjects, 1994

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/60

    S. 60 x 22 in. (152.4 x 55.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 372
    $10,000≈ £7,797≈ €9,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Print (other)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 20, 2019 · Lot 160
    $8,750≈ £6,730≈ €7,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)

    Wright · Oct 17, 2019 · Lot 277
    $10,625≈ £8,303≈ €9,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
50. 
    Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)

    Wright · Jul 18, 2019 · Lot 102
    $15,000≈ £12,016≈ €13,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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