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Mel Bochner Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1940–2025

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Mel Bochner paintings between 2010 and 2025, of which 15 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,527 to $187,500, with a median of $46,990 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $187,500 for “Blah, Blah, Blah” at Phillips in 2020.

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  1. Mel Bochner, Blah blah blah, 2009, oil on velvet
    Blah blah blah, 2009
    Oil
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    $30,960≈ £23,447≈ €26,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2013, oil on velvet
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2013
    Oil
    55 7/8 x 42 1/4 in. (141.9 x 107.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 401
    $103,200≈ £78,863≈ €89,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah, 2014, oil and acrylic on canvas
    Blah Blah Blah, 2014
    Oil · Canvas
    183.2 x 137.3 cm. (72 1/8 x 54 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    HK$838,500≈ $107,764≈ £80,692≈ €92,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$650,000–850,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Mel Bochner, Oh Well, 2012, oil on velvet
    Oh Well, 2012
    Oil
    159.7 x 119.4 cm. (62 7/8 x 47 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    HK$609,600≈ $78,364≈ £60,499≈ €72,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Mel Bochner, Mendacious, 2012, enamel on canvas
    Mendacious, 2012
    enamel on canvas · Canvas
    40 1/8 x 30 1/8 in. (101.9 x 76.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    $25,400≈ £20,154≈ €24,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Mel Bochner, Top Dog, 2023, monoprint and oil on panel
    Top Dog, 2023
    Oil · Panel
    66 x 42 in. (167.6 x 106.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $46,990≈ £36,063≈ €42,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Mel Bochner, Nothing, 2006, oil on velvet
    Nothing, 2006
    Oil
    35 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (90.2 x 118.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 366
    $60,960≈ £48,905≈ €56,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Mel Bochner, Nothing, 2007, oil on velvet
    Nothing, 2007
    Oil
    35⅝ h x 46½ w in (90 x 118 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $40,320≈ £33,262≈ €38,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Mel Bochner, Blah, oil on canvas
    BlahAfter the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    canvas: 36 x 24 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 192
    $123≈ £99≈ €115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  10. Mel Bochner, Untitled, 1975, pigment on canvas laid on paper
    Untitled, 1975
    pigment on canvas laid on paper · Canvas
    61.1 x 83.8 cm (24 x 32 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 132
    £1,890≈ $2,527≈ €2,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Mel Bochner, Measurement: 41"/22", 1998, oil and acrylic on canvas, in 3 parts
    Measurement: 41"/22", 1998
    Oil · Canvas
    (i) 14 x 18 in. (35.6 x 45.7 cm) (ii) 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm) (iii) 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm) overall 32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 464
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Mel Bochner, Contempt, 2005, oil monoprint on velvet
    Contempt, 2005
    Oil
    16 5/8 x 23 in. (42.2 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $17,500≈ £13,637≈ €14,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2010, oil on canvas
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2010
    Oil · Canvas
    70 x 48 in. (177.8 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $187,500≈ £149,892≈ €166,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Mel Bochner, Measurement: 48" (Black/Red), 1998, oil and acrylic on canvas, in 2 parts
    Measurement: 48" (Black/Red), 1998
    Oil · Canvas
    (i) 19 7/8 x 24 in. (50.5 x 61 cm.) (ii) 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm.) overall 36 x 48 in. (91.4 x 121.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 335
    $50,000≈ £36,963≈ €42,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2014, Acrylic
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2014
    Acrylic
    247 x 206 cm (97.2 x 81.1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 710
    €91,250≈ $107,146≈ £79,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €75,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  16. Mel Bochner, Vortex, 1985, oil on sized canvas
    Vortex, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    76 x 85 in. (193 x 215.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $8,750≈ £5,218≈ €6,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Mel Bochner, untitled (Newspaper Numbers), 1994, oil on newsprint
    untitled (Newspaper Numbers), 1994
    Oil
    21¾ h x 27½ w in (55 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 390
    $8,750≈ £5,681≈ €6,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗

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