Mel Bochner Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1940–2025

ArtSell has recorded 149 auction results for Mel Bochner prints between 2011 and 2026, of which 138 sold (93% sell-through). Prices realised range from $344 to $137,500, with a median of $12,818 across 138 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $137,500 for “Blah, Blah, Blah” at Phillips in 2016.

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  1. Mel Bochner, Untitled (from the 4 x 4 x 4 portfolio), screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the 4 x 4 x 4 portfolio)
    Screenprint
    48 h x 48 w in (122 x 122 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $704≈ £520≈ €609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2019, Monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colors, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2019
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 29 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (74.9 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    $25,800≈ £19,603≈ €22,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Mel Bochner, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This (K. 2014.03), 2014, Screenprint in colors, on Lanaquarelle paper, the full sheet
    It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This (K. 2014.03), 2014
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 44 3/4 x 54 1/4 in. (113.7 x 137.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    $28,380≈ £21,564≈ €25,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Mel Bochner, Nothing, 2015, Unique monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colours, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Nothing, 2015
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 136.8 x 104.7 cm (53 7/8 x 41 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    £45,150≈ $60,763≈ €52,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Mel Bochner, Untitled, 1990, screenprint on wove paper
    Untitled, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 47/100
    48"h, 48"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 469
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,200View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  6. Mel Bochner, 12"; and 12", 2007, Two unique monoprints with woodcut and embossing, on handmade and-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheets
    12"; and 12", 2007
    Print (other) · Paper
    both 4 x 12 1/8 in. (10.2 x 30.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 349
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2019, Monoprint in colors with collage, engraving and embossing, on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper, the full sheet
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2019
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 15 x 15 1/2 in. (38.1 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    $19,350≈ £14,332≈ €16,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Mel Bochner, Aggravate, 2003, monoprint with engraving and embossment on paper
    Aggravate, 2003
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 1/1
    89.2 x 119.6 cm (35 1/8 x 47 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Mel Bochner, 12"; and 12", 2007, Two unique monoprints with woodcut and embossing, on handmade and-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheets
    12"; and 12", 2007
    Print (other) · Paper
    both 4 x 12 1/8 in. (10.2 x 30.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $3,096≈ £2,278≈ €2,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Mel Bochner, Rules of Inference, 1974, Aquatint on paper
    Rules of Inference, 1974
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 9/35
    Plate: 22.25" h 31.125" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 66
    $1,900≈ £1,410≈ €1,632HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  11. Mel Bochner, QED, 1974, A portfolio of 4 etchings with aquatint on Rives BFK with Rives lightweight (china colle)
    QED, 1974
    Etching · Paper
    (i-iv) Sheet: 27" h x 37.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 56
    $850≈ £631≈ €730HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  12. Mel Bochner, Untitled (Cubes Yellow), 1989, Aquatint on paper
    Untitled (Cubes Yellow), 1989
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 4/32
    Image: 27" h x 41.50" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 52
    $400≈ £297≈ €344HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  13. Mel Bochner, If The Color Changes; If The Color Changes; and If The Color Changes, 2003, Three unique monoprints with engraving and embossment in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheets
    If The Color Changes; If The Color Changes; and If The Color Changes, 2003
    Print (other) · Paper
    all S. approx. 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (6.4 x 9.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 390
    $5,418≈ £4,051≈ €4,668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Mel Bochner, Money, 2012, Unique monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colors, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Money, 2012
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 9 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (25.1 x 32.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    $15,480≈ £11,574≈ €13,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Mel Bochner, Amazing, 2024, monoprint in oil with collage, engraving and embossment
    Amazing, 2024
    Print (other)
    30 1/8 x 18 3/4 in. (76.5 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $25,400≈ £18,622≈ €21,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $22,000–26,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2019, monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2019
    Print (other) · Paper
    15 x 15 3/4 in. (38.1 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    $35,560≈ £26,070≈ €30,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Mel Bochner, Untitled, lithograph in colors
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    44½ h x 41¼ w in (113 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 272
    $1,270≈ £947≈ €1,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah (Inverse), 2022, screenprint in colors with diamond dust
    Blah Blah Blah (Inverse), 2022
    Screenprint
    62 h x 48 w in (157 x 122 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 308
    $24,130≈ £17,989≈ €20,707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Mel Bochner, Counting (Double Over), 1994, etching and aquatint in colors
    Counting (Double Over), 1994
    Etching
    11¾ h x 17⅞ w in (30 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 274
    $3,168≈ £2,362≈ €2,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Mel Bochner, Chuckle, 2020, monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper
    Chuckle, 2020
    Print (other) · Paper
    18 1/2 x 30 in. (47 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $20,320≈ £15,165≈ €17,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Mel Bochner, Obliterate (K. 2018.03), 2018, Screenprint in colors, on Lanaquarelle paper, the full sheet
    Obliterate (K. 2018.03), 2018
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 158
    $7,620≈ £5,598≈ €6,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  22. Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah, 2012, monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper
    Blah Blah Blah, 2012
    Print (other) · Paper
    26.7 x 22.1 cm. (10 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    HK$177,800≈ $22,856≈ £17,645≈ €21,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Mel Bochner, Untitled (from the 4 x 4 x 4 portfolio), 1990, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the 4 x 4 x 4 portfolio), 1990
    Screenprint
    47¾ h x 47¾ w in (121 x 121 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $1,080≈ £835≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Mel Bochner, Primer (1969-1972) Twenty-One Demonstrations from a Theory of Sculpture (K. 1995.07), 1995, The complete set of 21 screenprints in white, on black wove paper, with full margins, with colophon, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original cloth wrap and wooden portfolio box
    Primer (1969-1972) Twenty-One Demonstrations from a Theory of Sculpture (K. 1995.07), 1995
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 15/50
    all I. various sizes all S. 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (25.1 x 17.5 cm) portfolio 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 1 in. (29.2 x 21 x 2.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $889≈ £714≈ €857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Phillips ↗
  25. Mel Bochner, Untitled (Ricochet), 1982, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Ricochet), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 11 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (29.5 x 22.2 cm) S. 21 1/2 x 16 7/8 in. (54.6 x 42.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    $1,270≈ £1,021≈ €1,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  26. Mel Bochner, That's All Folks (K.W. 2014.09), 2014, Etching and aquatint in blue, on Somerset Velvet paper, the full sheet
    That's All Folks (K.W. 2014.09), 2014
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 56.5 x 76.8 cm (22 1/4 x 30 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 198
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Mel Bochner, Exasperations (K.W. 2023.02-2023.10), 2023, The complete set of nine etching and aquatints in blue, on Somerset Velvet paper, the full sheets
    Exasperations (K.W. 2023.02-2023.10), 2023
    Etching · Paper · ed. 20/20
    all S. approx. 56 x 76.1 cm (22 x 29 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    £40,640≈ $50,056≈ €48,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Mel Bochner, Amazing, 2012, Monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colours, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Amazing, 2012
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 161 x 119.5 cm (63 3/8 x 47 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    £82,550≈ $101,677≈ €97,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Mel Bochner, Liar, 2008, etching and aquatint on Japanese surface Gampi
    Liar, 2008
    Etching
    30⅝ h x 23 w in (78 x 58 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 129
    $2,016≈ £1,585≈ €1,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  30. Mel Bochner, Obvious, 2017, monumental monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper
    Obvious, 2017
    Print (other) · Paper
    92 1/4 x 57 3/4 in. (234.3 x 146.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 383
    $76,200≈ £60,156≈ €72,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Mel Bochner, Kick Against The Pricks (K. 2018.01), 2018, Screenprint in colors, on Boutique Silk Fair Blue paper, the full sheet
    Kick Against The Pricks (K. 2018.01), 2018
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 6/30
    S. 10 1/2 x 28 in. (26.7 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 403
    $1,778≈ £1,369≈ €1,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah, 2010, Monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colors, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Blah Blah Blah, 2010
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 12 1/4 x 9 in. (31.1 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 384
    $12,700≈ £9,781≈ €11,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Mel Bochner, Howl, 2022, Screenprint in colors with glitter and iridescent ink, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Howl, 2022
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 9/30
    S. 32 1/8 x 19 in. (81.6 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 383
    $7,620≈ £5,869≈ €7,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Mel Bochner, Thank You (K. 2023.01), 2023, Etching in blue, on Silver Stardream paper, the full sheet
    Thank You (K. 2023.01), 2023
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 16 x 10 in. (40.6 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 361
    $4,064≈ £3,130≈ €3,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Mel Bochner, Counting (Double Over), from Six Couples (K. 1994.01), 1994, Etching and aquatint in black and red, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Counting (Double Over), from Six Couples (K. 1994.01), 1994
    Etching · Paper · ed. 26/75
    I. 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (29.8 x 45.1 cm) S. 18 x 22 in. (45.7 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 351
    $699≈ £538≈ €646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Phillips ↗
  36. Mel Bochner, It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This, 2013, etching with aquatint in colors on Somerset Velvet White
    It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This, 2013
    Etching · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $6,300≈ £4,834≈ €5,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Mel Bochner, Go Away, 2014, monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper
    Go Away, 2014
    Print (other) · Paper
    9 7/8 x 11 5/8 in. (25.1 x 29.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 148
    $12,700≈ £9,540≈ €11,422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Mel Bochner, Go Away, 2013, Monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colours, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Go Away, 2013
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 45 x 59 cm (17 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    £10,160≈ $13,501≈ €12,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah, 2018, Monoprint with collage, engraving, embossing and oil paint in colours, on handmade and hand-dyed Twinrocker paper, the full sheet
    Blah Blah Blah, 2018
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 70.4 x 56.3 cm (27 3/4 x 22 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    £25,400≈ $33,752≈ €30,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Mel Bochner, Oh Well, 2020, etching and screenprint in colors
    Oh Well, 2020
    Etching
    29¾ h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 129
    $8,190≈ £6,376≈ €7,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  41. Mel Bochner, 2 (12" x 12") (K.W. 1997.04), 1997, Wood engraving in colours, on handmade Twinrocker paper, in eight parts, mounted to white cardboard
    2 (12" x 12") (K.W. 1997.04), 1997
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 5/12
    overall 41.6 x 83.4 cm (16 3/8 x 32 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 287
    £5,080≈ $6,487≈ €5,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Mel Bochner, 12 Inches Square (K.W. 1997.01), 1997, Wood engravings in colours, on handmade Twinrocker paper, in four parts, mounted to white cardboard
    12 Inches Square (K.W. 1997.01), 1997
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 2/12
    overall 40.6 x 40.6 cm (16 x 16 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 286
    £4,826≈ $6,162≈ €5,672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Mel Bochner, 50 Foot Print; and 100 Foot Print (K.W. 1997.05-1997.06), 1997, Two wood engravings, on handmade Twinrocker paper, the full sheets
    50 Foot Print; and 100 Foot Print (K.W. 1997.05-1997.06), 1997
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 1/12
    both S. approx. 57 x 77 cm (22 1/2 x 30 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 285
    £6,350≈ $8,108≈ €7,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Mel Bochner, I Don't Get It / I Still Don't Get It (K.W. 2014.08), 2014, The pair of etching and aquatints in blue, on Somerset Velvet paper, the full sheets
    I Don't Get It / I Still Don't Get It (K.W. 2014.08), 2014
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    both S. 56.4 x 76.3 cm (22 1/4 x 30 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 284
    £8,890≈ $11,352≈ €10,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Mel Bochner, Everybody is Full of Shit (K.W. 2018.06), 2018, Laser engraving and hand-applied silver nitrate on laminated glass, mounted to metal support with strainer on the reverse (as issued)
    Everybody is Full of Shit (K.W. 2018.06), 2018
    Engraving · ed. 10/12
    63.5 x 89 cm (25 x 35 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    £12,700≈ $16,217≈ €14,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Mel Bochner, Oh Well (K.W. 2020.02), 2020, Screenprint in colours, on Lanaquarelle paper, the full sheet
    Oh Well (K.W. 2020.02), 2020
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 3/30
    S. 171.4 x 122.3 cm (67 1/2 x 48 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    £16,510≈ $21,082≈ €19,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah, 2010, monoprint with engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper
    Blah Blah Blah, 2010
    Print (other) · Paper
    13 h x 10¾ w in (33 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $15,120≈ £11,849≈ €13,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2009, monoprint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twin Rocker handmade
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2009
    Print (other)
    24½ h x 19⅝ w in (62 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 100
    $32,760≈ £25,763≈ €30,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Mel Bochner, Money, Monoprint
    Money
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 56
    $24,320≈ £19,216≈ €22,427Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  50. Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah (+ Background Noise), 2013, screenprint in colors (double-sided)
    Blah, Blah, Blah (+ Background Noise), 2013
    Screenprint
    14⅞ h x 14⅞ w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 263
    $2,520≈ £2,021≈ €2,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗

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