Lee Bontecou Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1931–2022

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Lee Bontecou pastels between 2018 and 2026, of which 3 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $32,250 to $4,227,000, with a median of $43,750 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $4,227,000 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2026.

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1. 
   Untitled, 1998

   Pastel · Paper

   image 4 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (10.8 x 17.5 cm) sheet 6 3/8 x 9 in. (16.2 x 22.9 cm)

   Phillips · May 21, 2026 · Lot 140
   $32,250≈ £24,031≈ €27,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 1985-2001

   Pastel · Canvas

   65 3/8 x 70 1/8 in. (166.1 x 178.1 cm)

   Phillips · May 19, 2026 · Lot 3
   $4,227,000≈ £3,152,831≈ €3,637,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled, 1983

   Pastel · Paper

   9 3/8 x 12 1/4 in. (23.8 x 31.1 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 175
   $43,750≈ £33,713≈ €38,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗

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