Josef Albers Screenprints: Auction Prices

German · 1888–1976

ArtSell has recorded 472 auction results for Josef Albers screenprints between 2002 and 2026, of which 458 sold (97% sell-through). Prices realised range from $50 to $242,948, with a median of $4,375 across 458 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 45 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, 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 ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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) ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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 ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. 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 ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. 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 ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. 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 ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. 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 ↗
  40. Josef Albers, The Interaction of Color, 1963, The set of 75 screenprints in colors (lacking plates IV-3; VIII-1; VIII-2; XI-1; and XVI-1), on wove paper, with full margins, some with cut-out overlays, the sheets loose and folded (as issued), with the accompanying hardcover text in English and softcover commentary in English, all contained in the original black paper portfolio box and brown cloth-covered slipcase
    The Interaction of Color, 1963
    Screenprint · Paper
    all I. various sizes unfolded S. 13 x 20 in. (33 x 50.8 cm) slipcase 14 1/2 x 11 x 5 1/2 in. (36.8 x 27.9 x 14 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $8,385≈ £6,269≈ €7,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Josef Albers, MMA-2, 1970, screenprint in colors on Mohawk Superfine Bristol
    MMA-2, 1970
    Screenprint
    15 h x 15 w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 242
    $1,778≈ £1,332≈ €1,530Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Josef Albers, SP VI, 1967, Farbserigrafie auf Karton
    SP VI, 1967
    Screenprint · Board
    50 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 6
    €2,267≈ $2,679≈ £1,968Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  43. Josef Albers, I-S LXXIIa (D. 215), 1972, Screenprint in colours, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    I-S LXXIIa (D. 215), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 61/100
    I. 44.5 x 44.4 cm (17 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.) S. 71.1 x 71.2 cm (27 7/8 x 28 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    £3,870≈ $5,269≈ €4,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Josef Albers, IS LXXa; IS LXXb (Greeting Card) (2 works) (see Danilowitz 196; 197), 1970, Two screenprints in colors on wove paper, each with printed title, one with 'Albers' printed on the reverse
    IS LXXa; IS LXXb (Greeting Card) (2 works) (see Danilowitz 196; 197), 1970After the artist
    Screenprint · Paper
    each 5 1/8 x 5 1/8in (13 x 13cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 114
    $1,792≈ £1,324≈ €1,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Josef Albers, Emeraude, from Soft Edge-Hard Edge (Announcement) (see Danilowitz 165.6), 1965, Screenprint in colors on wove paper, an announcement for the portfolio Soft Edge-Hard Edge reproducing the image of Emeraude
    Emeraude, from Soft Edge-Hard Edge (Announcement) (see Danilowitz 165.6), 1965After the artist
    Screenprint · Paper
    5 x 5in (12.7 x 12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 113
    $896≈ £662≈ €765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  46. Josef Albers, MM Variant (Danilowitz 182), 1968, Screenprint in colors on wove paper, aside from the signed edition of 100
    MM Variant (Danilowitz 182), 1968
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 100
    19 x 22 1/16in (48.4 x 56.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 112
    $704≈ £520≈ €601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Josef Albers, Chrysoprase (Aus: Die Oberfläche), 1965, Farbserigrafie auf Doppelbogen Velin
    Chrysoprase (Aus: Die Oberfläche), 1965
    Screenprint · Paper
    28 x 28cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 40
    €2,640≈ $3,076≈ £2,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  48. Josef Albers, JKS, 1970, Farbserigrafie auf Velin
    JKS, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    22,5 x 22,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 39
    €3,432≈ $3,999≈ £2,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  49. Josef Albers, SP XII, 1967, Farbserigrafie auf Karton
    SP XII, 1967
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 30/125
    49,5 x 49,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 41
    €3,960≈ $4,615≈ £3,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  50. Josef Albers, SP XI, 1967, Farbserigrafie auf Karton
    SP XI, 1967
    Screenprint · Board
    49,5 x 49,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 38
    €1,320≈ $1,538≈ £1,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗

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