Kara Walker Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · b. 1969

ArtSell has recorded 39 auction results for Kara Walker works on paper between 2013 and 2026, of which 36 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,250 to $264,000, with a median of $13,125 across 36 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $264,000 for “Sampler I Booty Call” at Phillips in 2018.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Freedom: a Fable, 1997

   Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued) · Paper

   9 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.8 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2026 · Lot 18
   $2,193≈ £1,666≈ €1,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Survivors (Not For Long), 2016

   cut paper on paper · Paper

   31 1/2 x 72 in. (80 x 182.9 cm)

   Phillips · May 21, 2026 · Lot 348
   $167,700≈ £124,963≈ €144,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled, 2012

   Drawing · Paper

   left 21 1/8 x 10 7/8 in. (53.7 x 27.6 cm) right 9 3/4 x 13 5/8 in. (24.8 x 34.6 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2026 · Lot 126
   $18,060≈ £13,407≈ €15,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Sapling, 2003

   Drawing · Paper

   24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 24, 2026 · Lot 34
   $28,380≈ £21,039≈ €24,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Freedom: a Fable, 1997

   Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box · Paper

   9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 2, 2026 · Lot 251
   $5,160≈ £3,773≈ €4,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Bureau of Refugees: March - Bradley killed freedwoman with an axe in Montgy., 2007

   cut paper · Paper

   24 1/2 x 16 1/8 in. (62.2 x 41 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 21, 2025 · Lot 362
   $30,960≈ £23,659≈ €26,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Nearing Fact, 2007

   Gouache · Panel

   23⅝ h x 16⅞ w in (60 x 43 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 12, 2025 · Lot 174
   $19,050≈ £14,520≈ €16,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Freedom: a Fable, 1997

   Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box · Paper

   9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 221
   $2,540≈ £1,866≈ €2,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 2001

   Mixed media · Paper

   70 x 48 in (177.8 x 121.9 cm) (each)

   Bonhams · May 15, 2025 · Lot 183
   $133,850≈ £100,806≈ €119,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Freedom: a Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued) · Paper

    9 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21.3 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 16, 2025 · Lot 315
    $3,048≈ £2,298≈ €2,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Freedom: A Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued) · Paper

    9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 12, 2025 · Lot 27
    $2,794≈ £2,245≈ €2,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Cover of My Negro Novella, 2010

    Pastel · Paper

    88 x 72 in. (223.5 x 182.9 cm)

    Phillips · May 15, 2024 · Lot 411
    $114,300≈ £90,578≈ €105,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Freedom: A Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued) · Paper

    9 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21.3 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 6, 2023 · Lot 72
    $1,778≈ £1,415≈ €1,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Forging Freedoms, 1996

    Drawing · Paper

    142.2 x 121.9 cm (55 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2023 · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Freedom, a Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued) · Paper

    9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 5/8 in. (23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 24, 2022 · Lot 294
    $4,032≈ £3,564≈ €4,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Untitled, 2001

    Watercolor · Paper

    S. 18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 11, 2022 · Lot 80
    $20,160≈ £15,403≈ €18,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Freedom, a Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued) · Paper

    9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 5/8 in. (23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 11, 2022 · Lot 79
    $3,024≈ £2,311≈ €2,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled, 1998

    Mixed media · Paper

    11 x 12 in. (27.9 x 30.5 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2021 · Lot 133
    $32,760≈ £24,111≈ €28,053Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 2001

    Drawing · Paper

    18 h x 12 w in (46 x 30 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 11, 2021 · Lot 130
    $41,600≈ £29,776≈ €34,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    Up Frum Slubbery, 2010

    Drawing · Paper

    46.4 x 137.8 in. (117.9 x 350 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 15, 2020 · Lot 42
    £18,900≈ $25,271≈ €20,816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Lincoln

    Gouache · Paper

    65 x 42 1/2 in

    Leonard Auction · Nov 15, 2020 · Lot 101
    Result not publishedEst. $30,000–40,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
22. 
    Forging Freedoms, 1996

    Drawing · Paper

    142.2 x 121.9 cm (55 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 50
    $65,000≈ £50,746≈ €58,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Freedom: a Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box · Paper

    9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 23, 2019 · Lot 289
    $2,250≈ £1,730≈ €2,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Freedom: a Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box · Paper

    9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 369
    $2,750≈ £2,098≈ €2,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Sampler I Booty Call, 2013

    cut paper on paper · Paper

    65 x 42 in. (165.1 x 106.7 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 21, 2018 · Lot 13
    $264,000≈ £200,715≈ €224,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Freedom, A Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), with the accompanying Norton family Christmas card, contained in original corrugated cardboard box · Paper

    23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm (9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 0 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 7, 2018 · Lot 232
    £1,375≈ $1,847≈ €1,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Freedom: a Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box · Paper

    9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 366
    $4,375≈ £3,133≈ €3,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Forging Freedoms, 1996

    Drawing · Paper

    142.2 x 121.9 cm (55 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 9, 2018 · Lot 207
    £25,000≈ $34,568≈ €28,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Untitled, 1998

    cut paper on paper · Paper

    12 3/4 x 9 in. (32.4 x 22.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 28, 2018 · Lot 72
    $21,250≈ £15,383≈ €17,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Freedom, A Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), with the accompanying Norton family Christmas card, contained in original corrugated cardboard box · Paper

    23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm (9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 0 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 25, 2018 · Lot 242
    £2,750≈ $3,920≈ €3,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Freedom: A Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box · Paper

    9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 5/8 in (23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 333
    $3,000≈ £2,274≈ €2,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Bureau of Refugees: July 26 Jno. Dunn beat freedwoman severely, trial a farce, 2007

    cut black paper · Paper

    8 x 28 1/4 in. (20.3 x 71.8 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 19, 2017 · Lot 195
    $20,000≈ £14,805≈ €16,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Untitled, 2003

    Watercolor · Paper

    each 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (14 x 8.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 28, 2017 · Lot 68
    $15,000≈ £12,075≈ €14,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Bureau of Refugees: July 26 Jno. Dunn beat freedwoman severely, trial a farce, 2007

    cut black paper · Paper

    8 x 28 1/4 in. (20.3 x 71.8 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 156
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Ourselves to Blame, n.d.

    Drawing · Paper

    8 x 7 3/4 in. (20.3 x 19.7 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2014 · Lot 51
    $8,750≈ £5,401≈ €6,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Untitled, 2003

    paper cut-out on paper · Paper

    8 x 11 1/2 in. (20.3 x 29.2 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2014 · Lot 50
    $11,250≈ £6,944≈ €8,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Untitled, 1996-98

    cut paper, adhesive · Paper

    24 x 110 in. (61 x 279.4 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 180
    $100,000≈ £59,492≈ €73,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    From the Bowels to the Bosom, 1994

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 23, 2014 · Lot 164
    $9,375≈ £5,629≈ €6,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
39. 
    Axed, 1995

    Acrylic · Paper

    42 x 41 7/8 in. (106.7 x 106.4 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 12, 2013 · Lot 147
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Freedom, A Fable, 1997

    Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), with the accompanying Norton family Christmas card, contained in original corrugated cardboard box · Paper

    23.8 x 21.3 x 1.6 cm (9 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 0 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 29, 2013 · Lot 277
    $1,250≈ £805≈ €953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗

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