Jules Olitski Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1922–2007

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Jules Olitski pastels between 2015 and 2024, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $3,276 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $10,000 for “Janus 24” at Wright in 2016.

Record: Janus 24 — $10,000Sign up free to see

Price chart & statistics for Jules Olitski →

All pastels results

1. 
   Spring Dawning, 1996

   Pastel · Paper

   22⅜ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)

   Wright · Oct 31, 2024 · Lot 305
   $3,276≈ £2,521≈ €3,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Evening Mist, 1996

   Pastel · Paper

   S. 23 1/4 x 31 1/4 in. (59.1 x 79.4 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 18, 2017 · Lot 224
   $2,500≈ £1,975≈ €2,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Janus 24, 1963

   Pastel · Paper

   17¾ h x 11½ w in (45 x 29 cm)

   Wright · Sep 29, 2016 · Lot 163
   $10,000≈ £7,676≈ €8,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
4. 
   Evening Mist, 1996

   Pastel · Paper

   S. 23 1/4 x 31 1/4 in. (59.1 x 79.4 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 26, 2015 · Lot 170
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗

Other media by Jules Olitski

PaintingsWorks on PaperPrintsOil PaintingsAcrylic PaintingsScreenprints

All Jules Olitski auction results → · Own a pastel by Jules Olitski? Get a free auction estimate →