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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, Girl with Fuzzy Hair (F. 63), 2004, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Girl with Fuzzy Hair (F. 63), 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. 41/46
    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 281
    $15,120≈ £10,933≈ €12,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lucian Freud, Pluto (H. 37), 1988, Etching and drypoint with hand-colouring in grey watercolour, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Pluto (H. 37), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/40
    I. 29.5 x 60.6 cm (11 5/8 x 23 7/8 in.) S. 41.6 x 68.9 cm (16 3/8 x 27 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    £75,600≈ $106,596≈ €88,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Lucian Freud, The Egyptian Book, 1994, etching
    The Egyptian Book, 1994
    Etching
    18¼ h x 16¾ w in (46 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 313
    $16,250≈ £11,474≈ €13,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Lucian Freud, The Painter's Mother (final version) (H. 20; F. 22), 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    The Painter's Mother (final version) (H. 20; F. 22), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 17.8 x 15.2 cm (7 x 5 7/8 in.) S. 30.4 x 25.3 cm (11 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    £7,560≈ $10,371≈ €8,530Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Lucian Freud, Head of a Woman (H. 10), 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Head of a Woman (H. 10), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 12.4 x 12.4 cm (4 7/8 x 4 7/8 in.) S. 27.1 x 22 cm (10 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 132
    £5,040≈ $6,914≈ €5,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Lucian Freud, Esther, 1991, Etching, on Somerset Satin White paper, with full margins
    Esther, 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/25
    I. 21.6 x 20.3 cm (8 1/2 x 8 in.) S. 43.2 x 39.1 cm (17 x 15 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £8,820≈ $12,099≈ €9,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lucian Freud, Portrait Head, 2001, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins
    Portrait Head, 2001
    Etching · Paper · ed. 45/46
    I. 59.7 x 45.7 cm (23 1/2 x 18 in.) S. 72.4 x 57.2 cm (28 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    £8,190≈ $11,235≈ €9,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Lucian Freud, Portrait Head, 2001, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins
    Portrait Head, 2001
    Etching · Paper · ed. 45/46
    I. 59.7 x 45.7 cm (23 1/2 x 18 in.) S. 72.4 x 57.2 cm (28 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Lucian Freud, Esther, 1991, Etching, on Somerset Satin White paper, with full margins
    Esther, 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/25
    I. 21.6 x 20.3 cm (8 1/2 x 8 in.) S. 43.2 x 39.1 cm (17 x 15 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Lucian Freud, After Chardin, 2000, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins
    After Chardin, 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 26/46
    I. 59.4 x 73.3 cm (23 3/8 x 28 7/8 in.) S. 76.2 x 96.5 cm (30 x 37 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $11,250≈ £8,818≈ €9,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Lucian Freud, A Conversation, 1998, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins
    A Conversation, 1998
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/30
    I. 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm) S. 13 x 15 in. (33 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    $8,750≈ £6,858≈ €7,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Lucian Freud, The Painter's Mother (final version), 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    The Painter's Mother (final version), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 7 x 6 in. (17.8 x 15.2 cm) S. 11 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (29.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Lucian Freud, A Couple, 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    A Couple, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 11.4 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) S. 27 x 21.6 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    £5,000≈ $6,563≈ €5,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  14. Lucian Freud, Head of a Naked Girl, 2000, etching on Somerset Textured White Paper with full margins
    Head of a Naked Girl, 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 42/46
    image: 38.1 x 38.1 cm. (15 x 15 in.) sheet: 59.1 x 56.8 cm. (23 1/4 x 22 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$120,000–160,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Lucian Freud, Woman on a Bed, 1991-1992, etching on Somerset Satin White Paper with full margins
    Woman on a Bed, 1991-1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. 12/30
    image: 24 x 21 cm. (9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.) sheet: 44 x 39 cm. (17 3/8 x 15 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    HK$87,500≈ $11,148≈ £8,801≈ €9,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Lucian Freud, Portrait Head 2001, 2001, etching on Somerset textured white paper
    Portrait Head 2001, 2001
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/46
    59.5 x 46.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$26,000–34,000View at Menzies ↗
  17. Lucian Freud, Head of Ali 1999, 1999, etching on Somerset textured white paper
    Head of Ali 1999, 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 11/46
    59.5 x 43.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$24,000–32,000View at Menzies ↗
  18. Lucian Freud, Head of a Man, 1986-87, Etching, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Head of a Man, 1986-87
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/20
    I. 9 x 7 1/4 in. (22.9 x 18.4 cm) S. 20 x 17 1/4 in. (50.8 x 43.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Lucian Freud, A Couple, 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    A Couple, 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 11.4 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) S. 27 x 21.6 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £4,750≈ $6,380≈ €5,390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard, 1985, Etching, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Head of Bruce Bernard, 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 13/50
    I. 29.2 x 29.5 cm (11 1/2 x 11 5/8 in.) S. 50.8 x 46.7 cm (20 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    £13,750≈ $18,468≈ €15,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Lucian Freud, Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985, Etching, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 35/50
    I. 69.5 x 54.6 cm (27 3/8 x 21 1/2 in.) S. 87.9 x 71.1 cm (34 5/8 x 27 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £13,750≈ $18,468≈ €15,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Lucian Freud, After Chardin, 2000, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins
    After Chardin, 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 26/46
    I. 59.4 x 73.3 cm (23 3/8 x 28 7/8 in.) S. 76.2 x 96.5 cm (30 x 37 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Lucian Freud, Head of a Woman, 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Head of a Woman, 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. VII/X
    I. 12.4 x 12.4 cm (4 7/8 x 4 7/8 in.) S. 27.3 x 21.9 cm (10 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    £5,000≈ $7,128≈ €5,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Lucian Freud, A Couple, 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    A Couple, 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 11.4 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) S. 27 x 21.6 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard, 1985, A presumably unique etching, on Velin Arches cream paper, with wide margins
    Head of Bruce Bernard, 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. TP
    I. 30 x 29.2 cm (11 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.) S. 54.8 x 45.7 cm (21 5/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £5,250≈ $7,484≈ €6,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Lucian Freud, Four Figures, 1991, Etching printed with tone, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Four Figures, 1991
    Etching · Paper
    I. 59 x 85.5 cm (23 1/4 x 33 5/8 in.) S. 68.3 x 94 cm (26 7/8 x 37 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    £10,625≈ $15,146≈ €12,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Lucian Freud, Reclining Figure, 1994, Etching with drypoint, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Reclining Figure, 1994
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 17 x 23.8 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.) S. 34.9 x 41.5 cm (13 3/4 x 16 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £17,500≈ $24,946≈ €20,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Lucian Freud, Large Head, 1993, Etching, on Somerset Satin Textured paper, with full margins, the second (final) state (there was an unpublished trial state of 1 or 2 proofs before the lines on the sitter's right shoulder were cleaned)
    Large Head, 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/12
    I. 69.5 x 54.5 cm (27 3/8 x 21 1/2 in.) S. 78.9 x 63.5 cm (31 1/8 x 25 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    £27,500≈ $39,201≈ €31,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Lucian Freud, Head and Shoulders of a Girl, 1990, Etching, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Head and Shoulders of a Girl, 1990
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/50
    I. 27 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. (69.2 x 54.6 cm) S. 30 1/2 x 24 3/4 in. (77.5 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Lucian Freud, Blond Girl, 1985, Etching, on Somerset Satin paper, the full sheet
    Blond Girl, 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 24/50
    I. 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (69.9 x 54.6 cm) S. 34 5/8 x 28 in. (87.9 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $18,750≈ £14,215≈ €15,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Lucian Freud, Large Head (State II), 1995, Etching, on Somerset Satin Textured paper, with full margins, the second (final) state (there was an unpublished trial state of 1 or 2 proofs before the lines on the sitter's right shoulder were cleaned)
    Large Head (State II), 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/40
    I. 27 3/8 x 21 1/2 in. (69.5 x 54.6 cm) S. 31 3/8 x 25 in. (79.7 x 63.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $18,750≈ £14,215≈ €15,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Lucian Freud, Lord Goodman in His Yellow Pyjamas, 1987, Etching with hand-coloring in yellow watercolor, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Lord Goodman in His Yellow Pyjamas, 1987
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 12 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. (31.1 x 40 cm) S. 18 7/8 x 21 7/8 in. (47.9 x 55.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $50,000≈ £37,908≈ €42,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Lucian Freud, The Painter's Doctor 2006, 2006, etching on Somerset paper
    The Painter's Doctor 2006, 2006
    Etching · Paper · ed. 45/46
    59.0 x 45.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 75
    A$24,545≈ $19,342≈ £14,888≈ €16,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  34. Lucian Freud, Pluto, 1988, Etching and drypoint with hand-colouring in grey watercolour, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Pluto, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 32/40
    I. 32.1 x 60 cm (12 5/8 x 23 5/8 in.) S. 42 x 68.8 cm (16 1/2 x 27 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    £81,250≈ $104,869≈ €93,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Lucian Freud, Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985, etching, ed. 8/50
    Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 38/50
    69 x 54cm
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £18,750≈ $23,109≈ €21,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. 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 145
    A$19,520≈ $14,392≈ £9,961≈ €12,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$25,000–35,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  37. Lucian Freud, Head of an Irishman (1999), 1999, etching on paper
    Head of an Irishman (1999), 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 31/46
    74 x 56 cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 144
    A$42,700≈ $31,483≈ £21,789≈ €27,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$45,000–55,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  38. Lucian Freud, Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985, etching, ed. 8/50
    Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985
    Etching · Paper · ed. 42/50
    69 x 54cm
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Lucian Freud, Girl Sitting, 1987, Etching, on Somerset Satin White paper, with full margins,
    Girl Sitting, 1987
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/50
    I. 52.2 x 69.7 cm (20 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.) S. 61 x 77.5 cm (24 x 30 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Lucian Freud, Thistle, 1985, Radierung auf Velin
    Thistle, 1985
    Etching
    17,4 × 13,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 781
    €17,500≈ $18,515≈ £12,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. Lucian Freud, Girl with Fuzzy Hair, 2004, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins,
    Girl with Fuzzy Hair, 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/12
    I. 34.3 x 32.4 cm (13 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.) S. 63.5 x 50.2 cm (25 x 19 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £12,500≈ $19,330≈ €16,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Lucian Freud, Solicitor's Head, 2003, Etching, on Somerset Soft paper, with full margins,
    Solicitor's Head, 2003
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/46
    I. 36.8 x 27.6 cm (14 1/2 x 10 7/8 in.) S. 59.1 x 47.9 cm (23 1/4 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £5,000≈ $7,732≈ €6,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Lucian Freud, Before the Fourth, 2004, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins,
    Before the Fourth, 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 34.3 x 42.5 cm (13 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.) S. 57.2 x 66 cm (22 1/2 x 26 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £6,250≈ $9,665≈ €8,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Lucian Freud, Portrait Head, 2001, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins,
    Portrait Head, 2001
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/46
    I. 59.7 x 47.3 cm (23 1/2 x 18 5/8 in.) S. 72.4 x 57.2 cm (28 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £18,750≈ $28,995≈ €25,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Lucian Freud, Head of a Naked Girl, 2000, etching on Somerset Textured White Paper with full margins
    Head of a Naked Girl, 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/46
    image: 38.1 x 38.1 cm. (15 x 15 in.) sheet: 59.1 x 56.8 cm. (23 1/4 x 22 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £17,500≈ $27,062≈ €23,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Lucian Freud, Susanna, 1996, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins,
    Susanna, 1996
    Etching · Paper · ed. 38/40
    I. 29.8 x 29.8 cm (11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.) S. 49.8 x 49.8 cm (19 5/8 x 19 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    £11,250≈ $17,397≈ €15,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Lucian Freud, The Painter's Garden, 2003-2004, Etching on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins,
    The Painter's Garden, 2003-2004
    Etching · Paper
    I. 64.5 x 87.6 cm (25 3/8 x 34 1/2 in.) S. 76.8 x 100.3 cm (30 1/4 x 39 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    £40,000≈ $61,856≈ €54,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Lucian Freud, Eli, 2002, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins,
    Eli, 2002
    Etching · Paper · ed. 13/46
    I. 66 x 85.1 cm (26 x 33 1/2 in.) S. 76.8 x 95.9 cm (30 1/4 x 37 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    £86,500≈ $133,764≈ €116,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Lucian Freud, After Constable's Elm, 2003, Etching, on Somerset Textured paper, with full margins,
    After Constable's Elm, 2003
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/46
    I. 31.1 x 24.1 cm (12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.) S. 47.9 x 37.8 cm (18 7/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    £25,000≈ $38,660≈ €33,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Lucian Freud, After Chardin (Small Plate), 2000, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins,
    After Chardin (Small Plate), 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 15.2 x 20 cm (6 x 7 7/8 in.) S. 38.1 x 50.5 cm (15 x 19 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    £6,250≈ $9,665≈ €8,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗

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