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Lucian Freud Etchings: Auction Prices

British · 1922–2011

ArtSell has recorded 136 auction results for Lucian Freud etchings between 2012 and 2026, of which 109 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,313 to $189,434, with a median of $14,174 across 109 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $189,434 for “Naked Man on a Sofa” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Lucian Freud, Donegal Man (2007), 2007, etching on paper
    Donegal Man (2007), 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 44/46
    45.3 x 38 cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 97
    A$15,955≈ $11,413≈ £8,372≈ €9,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. Lucian Freud, Portrait Head (Treves 108), 2005, Etching on wove paper
    Portrait Head (Treves 108), 2005
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/46
    plate 15 3/4 x 12 5/8in (40 x 32.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 69
    $6,144≈ £4,623≈ €5,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Lucian Freud, Head of an Irishman (Treves 86), 1999, Etching on Somerset paper
    Head of an Irishman (Treves 86), 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/46
    plate 29 1/4 x 22 1/8in (74.3 x 56.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 68
    $11,520≈ £8,669≈ €10,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Lucian Freud, Reclining Figure (Treves 73, Hartley 50), 1994, Etching on Arches paper
    Reclining Figure (Treves 73, Hartley 50), 1994
    Etching · Paper · ed. 2/30
    plate 6 3/4 x 9 1/2in (17.1 x 24.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 67
    $9,600≈ £7,224≈ €8,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Lucian Freud, Head of a Man (Treves 66, Hartley 46), 1992, Etching on Rives BFK paper
    Head of a Man (Treves 66, Hartley 46), 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. 15/20
    plate 8 11/16 x 8in (22 x 20.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 66
    $12,800≈ £9,632≈ €11,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Lucian Freud, Bella (Treves 40, Hartley 30), 1987, Etching on Rives BFK paper
    Bella (Treves 40, Hartley 30), 1987
    Etching · Paper · ed. 18/50
    plate 16 5/8 x 13 3/4in (42.2 x 34.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    $10,240≈ £7,706≈ €8,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard (Treves 35, Hartley 26), 1985, Etching on Arches paper
    Head of Bruce Bernard (Treves 35, Hartley 26), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    plate 11 5/8 x 11 5/8in (29.5 x 29.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 64
    $6,400≈ £4,816≈ €5,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Lucian Freud, Thistle (Treves 34, Hartley 23), 1985, Etching on wove paper
    Thistle (Treves 34, Hartley 23), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/30
    plate 6 7/8 x 5 7/16in (17.5 x 13.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    $16,640≈ £12,522≈ €14,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Lucian Freud, New Yorker (Treves 111), 2006, Etching on wove paper
    New Yorker (Treves 111), 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. 20/46
    plate 14 7/8 x 15in (37.8 x 38.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 135
    $11,520≈ £8,584≈ €9,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Lucian Freud, Before The Fourth (Treves 106), 2004, Etching on Somerset paper
    Before The Fourth (Treves 106), 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/46
    plate 13 5/8 x 16 7/8in (34.6 x 42.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 134
    $3,200≈ £2,384≈ €2,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Lucian Freud, Painter's Garden (Treves 105), 2003-04, Etching on Somerset paper
    Painter's Garden (Treves 105), 2003-04
    Etching · Paper · ed. 40/46
    plate 25 3/8 x 34 1/2in (64.5 x 87.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–40,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Lucian Freud, After Constable's Elm (Treves 103), 2003, Etching on Somerset paper
    After Constable's Elm (Treves 103), 2003
    Etching · Paper · ed. 20/46
    plate 12 3/8 x 9 1/2in (31.4 x 24.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 132
    $10,240≈ £7,630≈ €8,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Lucian Freud, Head of a Naked Girl (Treves 91), 2000, Etching on Somerset paper
    Head of a Naked Girl (Treves 91), 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 16/46
    plate 15 x 15in (38.1 x 28.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 131
    $10,240≈ £7,630≈ €8,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Lucian Freud, After Chardin (Treves 88), 2000, Etching on wove paper
    After Chardin (Treves 88), 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 16/46
    plate 23 1/2 x 29in (59.7 x 73.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 130
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Lucian Freud, Garden in Winter (Treves 84), 1997-99, Etching on Somerset paper
    Garden in Winter (Treves 84), 1997-99
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/46
    plate 30 1/4 x 23 1/2in (76.8 x 59.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $25,600≈ £19,075≈ €21,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard (Treves 35, Hartley 26), 1985, Etching on Arches paper
    Head of Bruce Bernard (Treves 35, Hartley 26), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 16/50
    plate 11 11/16 x 11 13/16in (29.7 x 30cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 128
    $8,320≈ £6,199≈ €7,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Lucian Freud, Blond Girl (Treves 32, Hartley 24), 1985, Etching on wove paper
    Blond Girl (Treves 32, Hartley 24), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/50
    plate 27 3/8 x 21 1/2in (69.5 x 54.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    $12,800≈ £9,537≈ €10,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Lucian Freud, Head and Shoulders (Treves 15, Hartley 21), 1982, Etching on wove paper, the second (final) state, after the reduction of the plate
    Head and Shoulders (Treves 15, Hartley 21), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. VI/VIII
    plate 9 3/4 x 11 3/4in (24.8 x 29.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 126
    $3,840≈ £2,861≈ €3,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Lucian Freud, Head of Woman (Treves 12, Hartley 10), 1982, Etching on wove paper
    Head of Woman (Treves 12, Hartley 10), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    plate 5 x 5in (12.7 x 12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 125
    $2,560≈ £1,907≈ €2,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Lucian Freud, Bella (second version), 1982, etching on wove paper
    Bella (second version), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/25
    image 14.5 x 13.5 cm (5 3/4 x 5 3/8 in.) sheet 27.5 x 22 cm (10 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    £5,160≈ $6,870≈ €5,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Lucian Freud, Two Men in the Studio (H. 39, F. 46, T. 55), 1989, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Two Men in the Studio (H. 39, F. 46, T. 55), 1989
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (22.5 x 20 cm) S. 15 7/8 x 14 1/4 in. (40.3 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    $7,740≈ £5,696≈ €6,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Lucian Freud, Susanna, 1996, etching
    Susanna, 1996
    Etching
    11⅝ h x 11⅝ w in (30 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    $7,620≈ £5,650≈ €6,522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard (H. 26), 1985, Etching, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Head of Bruce Bernard (H. 26), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/15
    I. 11 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. (29.2 x 29.5 cm) S. 20 x 18 1/2 in. (50.8 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 339
    $10,320≈ £7,716≈ €8,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Lucian Freud, Head and Shoulders (H. 21, T. 15), 1982, Etching with drypoint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Head and Shoulders (H. 21, T. 15), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 24.5 x 29.9 cm (9 5/8 x 11 3/4 in.) S. 37.5 x 41.3 cm (14 3/4 x 16 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 185
    £5,080≈ $6,893≈ €6,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Lucian Freud, New Yorker, 2006, etching on Somerset White
    New Yorker, 2006
    Etching · Paper
    14⅞ h x 14⅞ w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 162
    $12,700≈ £9,632≈ €11,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Lucian Freud, Head of Ali, 1999, etching on Somerset Textured White
    Head of Ali, 1999
    Etching · Paper
    23½ h x 17 w in (60 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 161
    $6,350≈ £4,816≈ €5,722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  27. Lucian Freud, Head and Shoulders, 1982, Radierung auf Velin
    Head and Shoulders, 1982
    Etching
    25 × 29,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 783
    €7,620≈ $8,048≈ £6,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. Lucian Freud, Large Head, 1993, etching on Somerset
    Large Head, 1993
    Etching · Paper
    27¼ h x 21½ w in (69 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $12,600≈ £9,667≈ €11,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Lucian Freud, Woman Sleeping, 1995, etching on Somerset
    Woman Sleeping, 1995
    Etching · Paper
    28½ h x 23⅜ w in (72 x 59 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $15,120≈ £11,600≈ €13,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Lucian Freud, After Chardin (Small Plate), 2000, etching on Somerset
    After Chardin (Small Plate), 2000
    Etching · Paper
    6 h x 7⅞ w in (15 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 132
    $3,528≈ £2,707≈ €3,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Lucian Freud, Portrait Head (2001), 2001, etching on Somerset Textured White paper, edition 17 of 46, plus artist’s proofs
    Portrait Head (2001), 2001
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/46
    59.5 x 46.5 cm (image); 72.5 x 57 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. Lucian Freud, Head of Ali (1999), 1999, etching on Somerset Textured White paper, edition 11 of 46, plus artist’s proofs
    Head of Ali (1999), 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 11/46
    59.5 x 43 cm (image); 76 x 57.5 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$18,000–28,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  33. Lucian Freud, Head and Shoulders (H. 21, T. 15), 1982, Etching with drypoint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Head and Shoulders (H. 21, T. 15), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 24.5 x 29.9 cm (9 5/8 x 11 3/4 in.) S. 37.5 x 41.3 cm (14 3/4 x 16 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Lucian Freud, Two Men in the Studio (H. 39, F. 46, T. 55), 1989, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Two Men in the Studio (H. 39, F. 46, T. 55), 1989
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (22.5 x 20 cm) S. 15 7/8 x 14 1/4 in. (40.3 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 354
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Lucian Freud, Untitled, Lucian Freud OM CH (1922-2011) 'A Couple' etching
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 25/25
    Sworders · · Lot 126
    £1,900≈ $2,313≈ €2,188HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  36. Lucian Freud, Susanna (1996), 1996, etching on paper, edition 13 of 40, plus 12 artist's proofs, 2 printer's proofs
    Susanna (1996), 1996
    Etching · Paper · ed. 13/40
    29.5 x 29.8 cm (image); 50.2 x 50.2 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 80
    A$22,091≈ $14,174≈ £11,236≈ €13,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  37. Lucian Freud, Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985, etching, ed. 8/50
    Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 8/50
    69 x 54cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 15
    A$33,000≈ $22,333≈ £17,298≈ €19,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–26,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  38. Lucian Freud, Head of a Woman, 1982, etching, ed. 22/25
    Head of a Woman, 1982
    Etching · ed. etching, ed. 22/25
    12 x 12cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 13
    A$7,000≈ $4,737≈ £3,669≈ €4,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  39. Lucian Freud, Man Posing (H. 27, F. 44, T. 37), 1985, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Man Posing (H. 27, F. 44, T. 37), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 69.5 x 54.2 cm (27 3/8 x 21 3/8 in.) S. 92 x 73.3 cm (36 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    £9,525≈ $11,874≈ €11,079Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard (1985), 1985, etching on paper, edition 8 of 50, plus 15 artist's proofs
    Head of Bruce Bernard (1985), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/50
    29.7 x 29.3 cm (image); 51 x 47 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 75
    A$17,182≈ $11,508≈ £9,222≈ €10,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  41. Lucian Freud, The Egyptian Book (1994), 1994, etching on paper, edition 23 of 40, plus 12 artist's proofs, 2 printer's proofs
    The Egyptian Book (1994), 1994
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/40
    29.8 x 29.8 cm (image); 46.7 x 42.5 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  42. Lucian Freud, Esther (1991), 1991, etching on paper, edition 13 of 25, plus 10 artist's proofs, 2 printer's proofs
    Esther (1991), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 13/25
    22 x 20.2 cm (image); 44 x 39.3 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 73
    A$18,409≈ $12,330≈ £9,881≈ €11,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  43. Lucian Freud, Head of IB (1988), 1988, etching on paper, edition 9 of 40, plus 10 artist's proofs, 2 printer's proofs
    Head of IB (1988), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/40
    21.2 x 15 cm (image); 36.4 x 27.7 cm (sheet)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 72
    A$20,864≈ $13,974≈ £11,198≈ €12,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  44. Lucian Freud, Girl with Fuzzy Hair (F. 63), 2004, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Girl with Fuzzy Hair (F. 63), 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. 12/46
    I. 12 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (31.8 x 28.9 cm) S. 25 x 19 3/4 in. (63.5 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 288
    $10,160≈ £8,162≈ €9,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Lucian Freud, Head of Ib, 1988, etching on Somerset
    Head of Ib, 1988
    Etching · Paper
    14½ h x 11⅛ w in (37 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 300
    $11,340≈ £9,356≈ €10,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Lucian Freud, Pluto, 1988, etching and drypoint with watercolor on Somerset Satin White
    Pluto, 1988
    Etching · Paper
    12⅝ h x 23⅝ w in (32 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Lucian Freud, Man Posing (H. 27, F. 44, T. 37), 1985, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Man Posing (H. 27, F. 44, T. 37), 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 69.5 x 54.2 cm (27 3/8 x 21 3/8 in.) S. 92 x 73.3 cm (36 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £15,120≈ $17,462≈ €17,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Lucian Freud, Woman with an Arm Tattoo, 1996, etching
    Woman with an Arm Tattoo, 1996
    Etching
    32⅛ h x 23¼ w in (82 x 59 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $35,000≈ £28,790≈ €33,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Lucian Freud, Ib, 1984, etching
    Ib, 1984
    Etching
    11½ h x 11½ w in (29 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $7,500≈ £6,169≈ €7,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Lucian Freud, The New Yorker (F. 84), 2006, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    The New Yorker (F. 84), 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/46
    I. 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm) S. 25 1/2 x 22 5/8 in. (64.8 x 57.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 282
    $17,640≈ £12,755≈ €15,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗

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