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Josef Albers Prints: Auction Prices

German · 1888–1976

ArtSell has recorded 591 auction results for Josef Albers prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 573 sold (97% sell-through). Prices realised range from $50 to $242,948, with a median of $4,375 across 573 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 49 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $242,948 for “SP (Homage to the Square)” at Lempertz in 2022.

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  1. Josef Albers, Formulation : Articulation; Portfolio II Folder 7, 1972, Screenprint in color on Mohawk superfine Bristol
    Formulation : Articulation; Portfolio II Folder 7, 1972
    Screenprint
    Portfolio sheet: 15" h x 20" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 42
    $350≈ £262≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Josef Albers, Easter, 1965, Farbserigrafie auf leichtem Karton
    Easter, 1965
    Screenprint
    27,9 × 27,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2275
    €4,902≈ $5,682≈ £4,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Josef Albers, Six works (from the Mitered Square portfolio), 1976, screenprint in colors on Arches 88
    Six works (from the Mitered Square portfolio), 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    11¼ h x 11¼ w in (29 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 217
    $12,160≈ £8,994≈ €10,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Josef Albers, I-S LXXIIIa (D. 218), 1973, Screenprint in colours, on German etching paper, with full margins
    I-S LXXIIIa (D. 218), 1973
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 44.4 x 44.5 cm (17 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.) S. 71 x 71 cm (27 7/8 x 27 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 360
    £4,128≈ $5,572≈ €4,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Josef Albers, I-S b (D. 185), 1968, Screenprint in colours, on German etching paper, with full margins
    I-S b (D. 185), 1968
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 74/75
    I. 35 x 35 cm (13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.) S. 54.5 x 54.3 cm (21 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 359
    £2,322≈ $3,134≈ €2,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Josef Albers, DR-b (D. 181), 1968, Screenprint in colours, on heavy board, with full margins
    DR-b (D. 181), 1968
    Screenprint · Board · ed. XVII/XXV
    I. 59.9 x 59.9 cm (23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in.) S. 67.9 x 67.9 cm (26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 358
    £4,902≈ $6,616≈ €5,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Josef Albers, DR-a (D. 180), 1968, Screenprint in colours, on heavy board, with full margins
    DR-a (D. 180), 1968
    Screenprint · Board · ed. VIII/XXV
    I. 59.9 x 59.9 cm (23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in.) S. 67.9 x 67.9 cm (26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 357
    £10,320≈ $13,929≈ €11,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Josef Albers, SP-J (D. 209), 1971, Screenprint in colours, on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, with full margins
    SP-J (D. 209), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 62/150
    I. 32.2 x 32 cm (12 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.) S. 82.9 x 62.1 cm (32 5/8 x 24 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 356
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Josef Albers, Variant IX (from the Ten Variants portfolio), 1967, screenprint in colors
    Variant IX (from the Ten Variants portfolio), 1967
    Screenprint
    8¾ h x 13¼ w in (22 x 34 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 228
    $2,048≈ £1,503≈ €1,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  10. Josef Albers, Two works from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio, 1972, screenprint in colors
    Two works from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio, 1972
    Screenprint
    6⅛ h x 17⅛ w in (16 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 108
    $1,024≈ £756≈ €885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Josef Albers, Plate XII-2 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio), screenprint in colors
    Plate XII-2 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio)
    Screenprint
    5½ h x 12 w in (14 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 103
    $1,152≈ £851≈ €996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Josef Albers, Plate XIII-1 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio), screenprint in colors
    Plate XIII-1 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio)
    Screenprint
    7 h x 6 w in (18 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $798≈ £589≈ €690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Josef Albers, Plate XIII-2 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio), screenprint in colors
    Plate XIII-2 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio)
    Screenprint
    9 h x 12 w in (23 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 105
    $798≈ £589≈ €690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Josef Albers, Plate XIII-3 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio), screenprint in colors
    Plate XIII-3 (from the Interaction of Color portfolio)
    Screenprint
    8 h x 12 w in (20 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 106
    $266≈ £196≈ €230Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Josef Albers, White Line Squares, Series I sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors
    White Line Squares, Series I sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $3,072≈ £2,269≈ €2,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Josef Albers, Portfolio I Folder 15 (from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio), 1972, screenprint in colors
    Portfolio I Folder 15 (from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint
    11¾ h x 11¾ w in (30 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $1,408≈ £1,040≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Josef Albers, Portfolio I Folder 14 (from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio), 1972, screenprint in colors
    Portfolio I Folder 14 (from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint
    8 h x 15 w in (20 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $266≈ £196≈ €230Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Josef Albers, Portfolio I Folder 13 (from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio), 1972, screenprint in colors
    Portfolio I Folder 13 (from the Formulation : Articulation portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint
    10 h x 15 w in (25 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 101
    $532≈ £393≈ €460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Josef Albers, Image 1, Plate 1, Folder 8, silkscreen in color, 1972, from Formulation Articulation portfolio
    Image 1, Plate 1, Folder 8
    Screenprint
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 257
    Result not publishedEst. $150–250View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  20. Josef Albers, Aquarium (from the American Block Print Calendar), 1939, woodcut on paper
    Aquarium (from the American Block Print Calendar), 1939
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    4¾ h x 6½ w in (12 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $1,088≈ £819≈ €956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Josef Albers, WLS XIV, from White Line Squares (Series II) (G. 15, D. 172.6), 1966, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS XIV, from White Line Squares (Series II) (G. 15, D. 172.6), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/125
    I. 15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in. (39.7 x 39.7 cm) S. 20 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (52.7 x 52.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $6,450≈ £4,901≈ €5,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Josef Albers, Formulation : Articulation, 1972, screenprint in colors
    Formulation : Articulation, 1972
    Screenprint
    14 h x 40 w in (36 x 102 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $23,040≈ £17,134≈ €19,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. Josef Albers, WLS XVII, from White Line Squares Series (G. 25, D. 174), 1967, Lithograph in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS XVII, from White Line Squares Series (G. 25, D. 174), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 39.9 x 39.8 cm (15 3/4 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 52.5 x 52.7 cm (20 5/8 x 20 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    £2,064≈ $2,769≈ €2,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Josef Albers, WLS XII, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 13, D. 172.4), 1966, Lithograph in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS XII, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 13, D. 172.4), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 39.8 x 39.7 cm (15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 52.7 x 52.5 cm (20 3/4 x 20 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    £8,385≈ $11,250≈ €9,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Josef Albers, WLS X, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 11, D. 172.2), 1966, Lithograph in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    WLS X, from White Line Squares Series II (G. 11, D. 172.2), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 39.8 x 39.8 cm (15 5/8 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 52.8 x 52.7 cm (20 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    £4,515≈ $6,058≈ €5,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Josef Albers, I-S b (D. 185), 1968, Screenprint in colours, on German etching paper, with full margins
    I-S b (D. 185), 1968
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 74/75
    I. 35 x 35 cm (13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.) S. 54.5 x 54.3 cm (21 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Josef Albers, Homage to the Square I-S K, 1973, screenprint in colors, on paper, with full margins
    Homage to the Square I-S K, 1973
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 31/35
    Image: 63.5 x 63.5 cm (25 x 25 in.) Sheet: 76 x 76 cm (29 7/8 x 29 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    HK$51,600≈ $6,588≈ £4,916≈ €5,679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$20,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Josef Albers, I-S LXXIIIb, 1973, screenprint in colors on German Etching
    I-S LXXIIIb, 1973
    Screenprint
    17½ h x 17½ w in (44 x 44 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 184
    $5,120≈ £3,819≈ €4,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Josef Albers, Interaction of Color, screenprint in colors; offset lithograph
    Interaction of Color
    Screenprint
    13 h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $10,240≈ £7,603≈ €8,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. Josef Albers, DR-b (D. 181), 1968, Screenprint in colors, on heavy board, with full margins
    DR-b (D. 181), 1968
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 68/100
    I. 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (59.7 x 59.7 cm) S. 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (67.9 x 67.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 324
    $8,385≈ £6,211≈ €7,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Josef Albers, SP VIII, 1967, Silkscreen in colors
    SP VIII, 1967
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. edition of 125
    50 x 50 cm (19.6 x 19.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 157
    €2,948≈ $3,473≈ £2,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  32. Josef Albers, Bottrop 1888 - New Haven 1976 / Senza titolo, 1971, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bottrop 1888 - New Haven 1976 / Senza titolo, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 x 20 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 104
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Wannenes ↗
  33. Josef Albers, White Line Square XV, Serigraph
    White Line Square XV
    Screenprint · ed. 19/125
    16 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 113
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  34. Josef Albers, White Line Square XIII, Serigraph
    White Line Square XIII
    Screenprint · ed. TP
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 112
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  35. Josef Albers, I-S-B, silkscreen in colors on wove paper, 1968, initialed
    I-S-B
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 74/75
    14 x 13 3/4 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 318
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  36. Josef Albers, Wls Xvi, 1966, lithograph on hand-cut Arches paper
    Wls Xvi, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 69/125
    20.875"h, 21"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 330
    $6,080≈ £4,510≈ €5,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  37. Josef Albers, Slate and Sky (D. 159), 1964, Screenprint in colors, on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, with full margins
    Slate and Sky (D. 159), 1964
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 69/100
    I. 6 7/8 x 7 in. (17.5 x 17.8 cm) S. 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (26.7 x 21 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $4,515≈ £3,323≈ €3,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Josef Albers, SP III, from SP Series (D. 175.3), 1967, Screenprint in colors, on Schöllers Hammer Board, with full margins
    SP III, from SP Series (D. 175.3), 1967
    Screenprint · Board
    I. 19 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (49.8 x 49.8 cm) S. 24 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (61.6 x 61.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    $5,805≈ £4,272≈ €4,922Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Josef Albers, DR-b (D. 181), 1968, Screenprint in colors, on heavy board, with full margins
    DR-b (D. 181), 1968
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 75/100
    I. 23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (60 x 60 cm) S. 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (67.9 x 67.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    $8,385≈ £6,170≈ €7,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Josef Albers, I-S c, Screenprint
    I-S c
    Screenprint · ed. 34/100
    14 x 14 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 357
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  41. Josef Albers, White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors, embossing
    White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 204
    $1,452≈ £1,077≈ €1,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Josef Albers, White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors, embossing
    White Line Squares, Series II sample portfolio, 1967After the artist
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 141
    $1,905≈ £1,418≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  43. Josef Albers, "Golden Gate" from "Soft Edge-Hard Edge", 1965, screenprint, [approximate dimensions -
    "Golden Gate" from "Soft Edge-Hard Edge", 1965
    Screenprint
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5077
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  44. Josef Albers, White Lines Squares sample portfolio, 1967, lithograph in colors
    White Lines Squares sample portfolio, 1967
    Lithograph
    6 h x 6 w in (15 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $2,794≈ £2,094≈ €2,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Josef Albers, Hommage to the Square: Edition Keller Ia - Ik, 1970, Farbserigrafie auf Hahnemühle (Wasserzeichen)
    Hommage to the Square: Edition Keller Ia - Ik, 1970
    Screenprint · ed. 90/125
    35 x 35cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 517
    €105,600≈ $123,214≈ £92,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Josef Albers, Sp Iv, 1967, screenprint on card
    Sp Iv, 1967
    Screenprint · Board
    49,7x49,7 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,500–5,500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  47. Josef Albers, FORMULATION ARTICULATION Two- Volume Porfolio, 127, Screenprints
    FORMULATION ARTICULATION Two- Volume Porfolio, 127
    Screenprint
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 207
    $12,160≈ £9,235≈ €10,440Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  48. Josef Albers, I-SF, 1970, Screenprint in Colors on Wove Paper
    I-SF, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 27/125
    H 13.75" W 13.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1022
    $4,750≈ £3,607≈ €4,078HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  49. Josef Albers, GB 2 (D. 188), 1969, Screenprint in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    GB 2 (D. 188), 1969
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 5/125
    I. 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 34.9 cm) S. 21 5/8 x 21 5/8 in. (55 x 55 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    $5,418≈ £4,051≈ €4,668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Josef Albers, Formulation: Articulation (D. appx. C), 1972, The complete set of 127 screenprints in colors, on 66 sheets of Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper, folded (as issued), with full margins, with colophon, all contained in two original grey fabric-covered portfolios and slipcases with printed titles
    Formulation: Articulation (D. appx. C), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    all I. various sizes all S. 15 x 40 in. (38.1 x 101.6 cm) slipcase 15 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (40 x 52.7 x 6.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗

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