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Larry Rivers Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1923–2002

ArtSell has recorded 43 auction results for Larry Rivers works on paper between 2003 and 2026, of which 32 sold (74% sell-through). Prices realised range from $192 to $47,880, with a median of $3,466 across 32 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 $47,880 for “Last Civil War Veteran” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Larry Rivers, Webster's Birthday Cake, 1980, cast paper with hand-coloring in artist's shadowbox
    Webster's Birthday Cake, 1980
    cast paper with hand-coloring in artist's shadowbox · Paper
    25⅛ h x 25⅛ w x 5⅛ d in (64 x 64 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 279
    $192≈ £142≈ €166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Larry Rivers, Ten of Clubs, 1960, oil and graphite on paper laid on canvas
    Ten of Clubs, 1960
    Oil · Paper
    26 3/8 x 20 in (66.9 x 51 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    $25,600≈ £19,264≈ €22,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Larry Rivers, Blue Collar Holiday: Yellow Beam, 1989, pencil and colored pencil on cut paper mounted to sculpted foamboard on panel
    Blue Collar Holiday: Yellow Beam, 1989
    Drawing · Panel
    48 x 38 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (121.9 x 98.4 x 11.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $5,160≈ £3,848≈ €4,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Larry Rivers, Thomas Rice in the Role of Jim Crow the Minstrel Dancer, from the Auction and Other Visions of Slavery series; and All Dressed Up, 1994, Two unique pastel and graphite drawings in colors, on wove paper backed with linen
    Thomas Rice in the Role of Jim Crow the Minstrel Dancer, from the Auction and Other Visions of Slavery series; and All Dressed Up, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    Thomas Rice in the Role of Jim Crow the Minstrel Dancer 27 3/4 x 34 7/8 in. (70.5 x 88.6 cm) All Dressed Up 22 1/8 x 25 7/8 in. (56.2 x 65.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Larry Rivers, All Dressed Up, 1994, pastel and pencil on paper
    All Dressed Up, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    22 1/8 x 25 7/8 in. (56.2 x 65.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Larry Rivers, Thomas Rice in the Role of Jim Crow the Minstrel Dancer, 1994, pastel and pencil on paper
    Thomas Rice in the Role of Jim Crow the Minstrel Dancer, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    27 3/4 x 35 3/8 in. (70.5 x 89.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Larry Rivers, Untitled, Drawing
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 394
    $3,328≈ £2,563≈ €3,074Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  8. Larry Rivers, Roots, 1994, pastel and pencil on joined paper
    Roots, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    30 1/4 x 26 1/8 in. (76.8 x 66.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    $3,810≈ £2,862≈ €3,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Larry Rivers, Golden Oldies 60's, 1978-88, silk tapestry
    Golden Oldies 60's, 1978-88
    silk tapestry · Paper
    72 h x 100 w in (183 x 254 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 226
    $1,764≈ £1,345≈ €1,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Larry Rivers, The Minstrel Show Goes On, 1994, pastel and pencil on paper
    The Minstrel Show Goes On, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    19 1/4 x 26 in. (48.9 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $3,810≈ £3,008≈ €3,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Larry Rivers, Slaves Posing, 1994, pastel and pencil on paper
    Slaves Posing, 1994
    Pastel · Paper
    22 1/4 x 36 1/8 in. (56.5 x 91.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    $3,810≈ £3,008≈ €3,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Larry Rivers, Golden Oldies, 1978-88, hand-woven silk
    Golden Oldies, 1978-88
    hand-woven silk · Paper
    71⅝ h x 99¼ w in (182 x 252 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $756≈ £592≈ €696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Larry Rivers, Hayground Pond and the House of Charles Rydel, Windy Hill (Collaboration with K. Koch), 1977, graphite and colored pencil on paper
    Hayground Pond and the House of Charles Rydel, Windy Hill (Collaboration with K. Koch), 1977
    Drawing · Paper
    13⅝ h x 16¾ w in (35 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Larry Rivers, Mayor Koch, 1984, graphite and casein collage on paper
    Mayor Koch, 1984
    Mixed media · Paper
    13¼ h x 25⅛ w in (34 x 64 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 268
    $2,016≈ £1,599≈ €1,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Larry Rivers, Fashion and the Birds: First Version White Collar, 1996, graphite, pastel and colored pencil with paper collage on paper
    Fashion and the Birds: First Version White Collar, 1996
    Mixed media · Paper
    25⅜ h x 23⅛ w in (64 x 59 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 107
    $6,300≈ £4,996≈ €5,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Larry Rivers, The Founding Fathers (Study for Mural), 1984, graphite, crayon, vellum and tape collage on paper
    The Founding Fathers (Study for Mural), 1984
    Mixed media · Paper
    14 1/4 x 30 3/8 in. (36.2 x 77.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $3,556≈ £2,831≈ €3,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Larry Rivers, Camel, colored pencil on paper
    Camel
    Drawing · Paper
    9 5/8 x 7 3/4 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 185
    $308≈ £248≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  18. Larry Rivers, Dutch Masters, 1981, charcoal and acrylic on cast paper relief
    Dutch Masters, 1981
    Acrylic · Paper
    16 h x 21½ w x 1½ d in (41 x 55 x 4 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 234
    $2,268≈ £1,820≈ €2,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Larry Rivers, Face colomnized
    Face colomnized
    36.0 x 41.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 100
    €1,638≈ $1,698≈ £1,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  20. Larry Rivers, Ann Among the Golden Oldies, 1980, colored pencil, graphite, pastel and tape on paper
    Ann Among the Golden Oldies, 1980
    Pastel · Paper
    49 1/2 x 35 1/4 in. (125.7 x 89.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Larry Rivers, Portrait of Liz Frink, 1961, charcoal on paper
    Portrait of Liz Frink, 1961
    Drawing · Paper
    28.3 x 22.6 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Larry Rivers, Untitled, 1958, graphite and pastel on paper, double-sided
    Untitled, 1958
    Pastel · Paper
    11 x 14 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Larry Rivers, Bridges. Signed and titled lower right. From a Scarsdale, NY collection. Dimensions: 24.75, Graphite on paper
    Bridges. Signed and titled lower right. From a Scarsdale, NY collection. Dimensions: 24.75
    Drawing · Paper
    24.75" h x 26" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 96
    $1,200≈ £1,025≈ €1,182HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  24. Larry Rivers, Golden Oldies 60's, 1978-1988, hand-woven silk tapestry
    Golden Oldies 60's, 1978-1988
    hand-woven silk tapestry · Paper
    71¾ h x 100 w in (182 x 254 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 299
    $2,000≈ £1,689≈ €1,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Larry Rivers, Last Civil War Veteran, 1968, pencil and pastel on canvaspaper
    Last Civil War Veteran, 1968
    Pastel · Canvas
    36 x 27 in. (91.4 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    $47,880≈ £38,545≈ €45,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Larry Rivers, Large Summer Pregnancy, 1985-86, oil and graphite on paper and canvas mounted on sculpted foam board mounted on board
    Large Summer Pregnancy, 1985-86
    Oil · Paper
    156.8 x 142.3 x 14 cm (61 3/4 x 56 x 5 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    £25,200≈ $33,428≈ €30,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Larry Rivers, Reclining Nude, c. 1960, graphite and gouache on paper
    Reclining Nude, c. 1960
    Gouache · Paper
    11⅞ h x 16¾ w in (30 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $3,000≈ £2,264≈ €2,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Larry Rivers, Come to Our Party!, Mixed media on paper
    Come to Our Party!
    Mixed media · Paper
    9" high x 12" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 106
    $1,500≈ £1,100≈ €1,297HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  29. Larry Rivers, Dreyfus, 1964, graphite, colored pencil, pastel, tape and paper collage on paper
    Dreyfus, 1964
    Mixed media · Paper
    20 1/4 x 13 7/8 in. (51.4 x 35.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    $8,820≈ £6,636≈ €7,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Larry Rivers, République de Guinée (Republic of Guinea), 1977, Pochoir in colors with hand-drawing in pencil and airbrushing in acrylic, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins
    République de Guinée (Republic of Guinea), 1977
    Acrylic · Paper · ed. 75/100
    I. 27 x 18 7/8 in. (68.6 x 48 cm) S. 30 1/8 x 22 1/2 in. (76.4 x 57 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    $375≈ £288≈ €318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
  31. Larry Rivers, Peter's Cheetahs, 1976, Pochoir in colors with airbrushing in acrylic, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Peter's Cheetahs, 1976
    Acrylic · Paper · ed. 88/100
    S. 30 3/8 x 42 1/2 in. (77.2 x 108 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $313≈ £241≈ €266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
  32. Larry Rivers, Dread, 1983-1995, acrylic, graphite and pastel on paper board construction and panel
    Dread, 1983-1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    29 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 275
    $9,450≈ £7,724≈ €8,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Larry Rivers, Made Up Nude, 1952, graphite and crayon on paper
    Made Up Nude, 1952
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 11¾ w in (30 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 150
    $3,375≈ £2,582≈ €2,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Larry Rivers, Untitled, 1958, Graphite on card
    Untitled, 1958
    Drawing · Board
    35.5 x 42.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 183
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  35. Larry Rivers, Untitled, Portrait of Couple with Dog, Pastel & Charcoal on Paper
    Untitled, Portrait of Couple with Dog
    Pastel · Paper
    sight - 31.5" high x 24.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 58
    $2,200≈ £1,566≈ €1,768HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  36. Larry Rivers, Yeux, 1962, Gouache and graphite, collaged with adhesive tape, on card
    Yeux, 1962
    Gouache · Board
    30 x 25.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 702
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
  37. Larry Rivers, Portrait of Eugenie, 1961, graphite on paper
    Portrait of Eugenie, 1961
    Drawing · Paper
    24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1041
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. Larry Rivers, Untitled, 1978, charcoal, gouache and pencil on paper
    Untitled, 1978
    Gouache · Paper
    20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (52.1 x 41.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $4,375≈ £3,522≈ €4,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Larry Rivers, Reclining Female Nude, 1950, pencil on paper
    Reclining Female Nude, 1950
    Drawing · Paper
    47 x 62½cm (18 x 24in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  40. Larry Rivers, Empress, 1974, Farbkreide und Bleistift auf Papier
    Empress, 1974
    Drawing
    28 × 24,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 418
    €4,270≈ $5,647≈ £3,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. Larry Rivers, Kinko the Nymph, 1975 - 1976, pencil on paper collage
    Kinko the Nymph, 1975 - 1976
    Mixed media · Paper
    30 x 42 1/2in (76.2 x 108cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1077
    $4,575≈ £3,097≈ €3,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Larry Rivers, Utamaro's Courtesan, 1974 (2 parts), left sheet pencil on carbon paper; right sheet color pencil on carbon paper
    Utamaro's Courtesan, 1974 (2 parts)
    Drawing · Paper
    each 24 x 18in (61 x 45.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8108
    $9,150≈ £6,157≈ €6,920Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Larry Rivers, Parts of the Face: Polish Vocabulary Lesson, 1967, watercolor, pencil, crayon, collage
    Parts of the Face: Polish Vocabulary Lesson, 1967
    Watercolor
    24 h in (61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 456
    $6,490≈ £3,881≈ €5,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Larry Rivers, Seated Woman, Grafite, sanguínea e lápis de cor sobre papel
    Seated Woman
    Grafite, sanguínea e lápis de cor sobre papel · Paper
    40 x 32,5 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 68
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗

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