Louise Bourgeois Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1911–2010

ArtSell has recorded 181 auction results for Louise Bourgeois prints between 2001 and 2026, and 170 of them sold (94%). Half of the priced sales fell between $3.8kSign up free to see and $10.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $6.3kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $274kSign up free to see for Ode à l’oubli (Ode to Forgetting) at Phillips in October 2016. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (119), Rago Auctions (12) and Bonhams (9).

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1. 
   EX-LIBRIS

   Lithograph · ed. 198/300

   11.5cm x 8cm (4.5in x 3.25in) full sheet, unframed

   Lyon & Turnbull · Jan 27, 2021 · Lot 162
   £688≈ $942≈ €778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
2. 
   I Said Yes With My Eyes (MoMA. 1000), 2004

   Etching · Paper · ed. 10/12

   I. 43.2 x 45.7 cm (17 x 18 in.) S. 65.1 x 54.6 cm (25 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Jan 21, 2021 · Lot 67
   £50,400≈ $69,139≈ €56,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Hamlet and Ophelia, 1997

   Lithograph · Paper

   29½ h x 41½ w in (75 x 105 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 12, 2020 · Lot 378
   $7,500≈ £5,710≈ €6,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Reply to Stanley Hayter, 1996

   Lithograph · Paper

   S. 27 x 30 in. (68.6 x 76.2 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 22, 2020 · Lot 240
   $6,300≈ £4,811≈ €5,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Toi et moi, 2006

   Screenprint · Paper · ed. 88/125

   Sheet. 7 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (20 x 27.6 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 22, 2020 · Lot 239
   $9,828≈ £7,505≈ €8,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Hands, 2003/2008

   Etching · Paper · ed. 29/65

   I. 7 1/2 x 10 in. (19.1 x 25.4 cm) S. 15 1/4 x 16 3/8 in. (38.7 x 41.6 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 202
   $7,500≈ £5,879≈ €6,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Ear, 2004

   Drypoint · Paper · ed. 22/25

   I. 10 x 6 1/8 in. (25.4 x 15.6 cm) S. 17 1/8 x 15 in. (43.5 x 38.1 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 201
   $12,500≈ £9,798≈ €10,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Montée Difficile (Slow Climb): Version 2, circa 1990

   Etching · Paper

   I. 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm) S. 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 200
   $6,250≈ £4,899≈ €5,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled

   Lithograph

   Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Nov 9, 2019 · Lot 282
   $2,250≈ £1,757≈ €2,039Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
10. 
    He Disappeared into Complete Silence: Untitled (Ceiling Floating), alternative plate, 1946-47

    Engraving · Paper

    I. 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm) S. 10 x 6 5/8 in. (25.4 x 16.8 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 301
    $15,000≈ £11,695≈ €13,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    I Do, 2010

    Print (other) · Other support · ed. 188/300

    S. 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 299
    $10,625≈ £8,284≈ €9,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    I Love You, 2007

    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 124/175

    I. 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm) S. 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 298
    $8,750≈ £6,822≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Baby and Butterfly, State II, 2007

    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 14/15

    I. 7 x 5 3/4 in. (17.8 x 14.6 cm) S. 12 1/8 x 9 5/8 in. (30.8 x 24.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 297
    $8,750≈ £6,822≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Beautiful Night, from BAM portfolio, 2004

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 40/50

    S. 53.2 x 70.4 cm (20 7/8 x 27 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 12, 2019 · Lot 137
    £6,250≈ $7,706≈ €7,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Sainte Sébastienne, 1992

    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 28/50

    I. 98.5 x 78.2 cm (38 3/4 x 30 3/4 in.) S. 120 x 94.1 cm (47 1/4 x 37 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 12, 2019 · Lot 33
    £42,500≈ $52,398≈ €47,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Together, 2004

    Etching · Paper

    S. 27 3/4 x 19 7/8 in. (70.5 x 50.6 cm) overall 39 3/4 x 29 1/4 in. (101 x 74.3 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 23, 2019 · Lot 19
    $87,500≈ £67,266≈ €77,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled

    Etching · Board

    23.4 x 26 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 5, 2018 · Lot 38
    €2,976≈ $3,379≈ £2,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,500View at Lempertz ↗
18. 
    Horseshoe, 2003

    Etching · Board

    30.3 x 23.3 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 5, 2018 · Lot 37
    €3,968≈ $4,505≈ £3,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
19. 
    Inner Life, 1984

    Lithograph · Board · ed. 41/100

    45.6 x 28.4 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 5, 2018 · Lot 36
    €1,240≈ $1,408≈ £1,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
20. 
    The Ainu Tree, 1999

    Lithograph · Board · ed. 53/100

    58 x 38.5 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 5, 2018 · Lot 35
    €2,108≈ $2,393≈ £1,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
21. 
    Twosome, first version, state VI, 2005

    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/25

    I. 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm) S. 15 x 17 in. (38.1 x 43.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 334
    $6,875≈ £5,244≈ €5,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Paris Review, 1994

    Etching · ed. 29/35

    31.75" high x 23.75" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 7, 2018 · Lot 100
    $4,200≈ £3,220≈ €3,650HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
23. 
    Paris Review, 1994

    Aquatint · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 30, 2018 · Lot 32
    $3,750≈ £2,878≈ €3,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
24. 
    Crochet II (from Crochet Series), 1998

    Print (other) · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 30, 2018 · Lot 31
    $7,500≈ £5,756≈ €6,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
25. 
    Untitled (Holiday Laurel), 2004

    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 35/100

    I. 25.5 x 19 cm (10 x 7 1/2 in.) S. 46 x 32 cm (18 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 357
    $2,750≈ £1,969≈ €2,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Les Fleurs, 2009

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 15/175

    S. 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 356
    $6,875≈ £4,924≈ €5,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    I Do, 2010

    Print (other) · Other support · ed. 174/300

    S. 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 355
    $10,625≈ £7,609≈ €8,700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Le Père et les 3 Fils (The Father and the 3 Sons), Version 2, 1999

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 40/50

    I. 19 x 9 1/2 in. (48.3 x 24.1 cm) S. 24 x 13 in. (61 x 33 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 354
    $6,250≈ £4,476≈ €5,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Pregnant Caryatid, 2001

    Lithograph · Paper

    29¼ h x 20½ w in (74 x 52 cm)

    Wright · Apr 19, 2018 · Lot 117
    $6,875≈ £4,829≈ €5,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
30. 
    Yes, 2004

    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/15

    S. 60.5 x 70 cm (23 7/8 x 27 1/2 in.) overall 69.5 x 77.5 cm (27 3/8 x 30 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 25, 2018 · Lot 37
    £77,500≈ $110,476≈ €89,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Couples, 2001

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/150

    S. 44 1/2 x 26 in. (113 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 29, 2017 · Lot 24
    $4,375≈ £3,266≈ €3,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Pink Days, 2008

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 52/175

    Image. 6 3/4 x 10 in. (17.1 x 25.4 cm) Sheet. 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 in. (21.3 x 27.6 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 29, 2017 · Lot 22
    $5,000≈ £3,733≈ €4,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Toi et moi, 2006

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 88/125

    Sheet. 7 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (20 x 27.6 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 29, 2017 · Lot 18
    $8,125≈ £6,066≈ €6,870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Le Cauchemar de Hayter, 1996

    Etching · Paper

    56 x 42 cm

    James Lisboa · Oct 24, 2017 · Lot 5
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
35. 
    La petite pousse II (The Little Shoot II), 2005

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 22/25

    I. 15 3/8 x 11 1/4 in. (39.1 x 28.6 cm) S. 19 5/8 x 14 in. (49.8 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 281
    $9,375≈ £7,108≈ €7,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Beautiful Night, from BAM portfolio, 2004

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP

    S. 20 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (52.7 x 70.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 280
    $6,250≈ £4,738≈ €5,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    The Smile, 2001

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 21/25

    I. 8 3/4 x 7 in. (22.2 x 17.8 cm) S. 11 x 8 5/8 in. (27.9 x 21.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 279
    $5,250≈ £3,980≈ €4,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Woman, 2004

    Aquatint · Paper

    I. 17 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (43.8 x 46.4 cm) S. 29 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (74.3 x 55.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 278
    $11,250≈ £8,529≈ €9,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Hang On!, 2002

    Aquatint · Paper

    I. 29 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. (75.6 x 55.2 cm) S. 38 7/8 x 25 5/8 in. (98.7 x 65.1 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 37
    $13,750≈ £10,425≈ €11,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Jeunesse (Youth), 1944

    Etching · Paper · ed. 5/7

    I. 5 x 7 1/2 in. (12.7 x 19.1 cm) S. 7 7/8 x 11 3/8 in. (20 x 28.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 36
    $9,375≈ £7,108≈ €7,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Ode à ma mère (Ode to My Mother): three plates, 1995

    Drypoint · Paper · ed. XVII/XXXV

    two I. 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (21.6 x 15.9 cm) one I. 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm) all S. 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (30.2 x 30.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 35
    $12,500≈ £9,477≈ €10,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Be Calm; and Untitled (I have been to Hell and Back), 2005; and 2007After the artist

    Screenprint · Linen

    Calm 32 x 31.5 cm (12 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.) Hell 67 x 49 cm (26 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 7, 2017 · Lot 198
    £2,500≈ $3,227≈ €2,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    Toi et Moi, 2006

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 43/125

    19.6 x 27 cm (7 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 7, 2017 · Lot 197
    £7,500≈ $9,680≈ €8,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Untitled (Holiday Laurel), 2004

    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 35/100

    I. 25.5 x 19 cm (10 x 7 1/2 in.) S. 46 x 32 cm (18 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 7, 2017 · Lot 196
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Anatomy, 1990

    Multiple · Paper · ed. 37/44

    Portfolio 26 x 19 in. (66 x 48.3 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2017 · Lot 74
    $31,250≈ £24,684≈ €29,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Crochet III (from Crochet Series), 1998

    Print (other) · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 5, 2017 · Lot 49
    $6,250≈ £5,092≈ €5,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
47. 
    My Hand, 2002

    Lithograph

    27,2 × 21,7 cm

    Grisebach · Dec 2, 2016 · Lot 762
    €4,875≈ $5,188≈ £4,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
48. 
    Storm at Saint Honoré, 1994

    Engraving · Paper · ed. 78/100

    I. 20 3/4 x 32 1/2 in. (52.7 x 82.6 cm) S. 24 1/2 x 35 3/4 in. (62.2 x 90.8 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2016 · Lot 333
    $6,250≈ £5,118≈ €5,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
49. 
    Ode à l’oubli (Ode to Forgetting), 2004

    Lithograph · Other support · ed. 17/25

    10 1/2 x 14 x 3 in. (26.7 x 35.6 x 7.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2016 · Lot 69
    $274,000≈ £224,388≈ €250,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Homely Girl, A Life, 1992

    Etching · ed. edition of 44

    18.4 x 13.6 cm (7.2 x 5.3 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 10, 2016 · Lot 770
    €3,750≈ $4,239≈ £2,943Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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