Mel Bochner Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1940–2025

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for Mel Bochner works on paper between 2010 and 2025, of which 17 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,260 to $37,500, with a median of $8,964 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $37,500 for “Untitled (Estimating an 8" x 8" Square)” at Phillips in 2018.

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1. 
   Axiom of Precedence: Second Case (Zero Over Clockwise), 1972

   Drawing · Paper

   22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 21, 2025 · Lot 178
   $9,900≈ £7,386≈ €8,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Axiom of Precedence: First Case (Zero Over-Counter Clockwise) R.V., 1972

   Drawing · Paper

   22¼ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 21, 2025 · Lot 180
   $10,160≈ £7,580≈ €8,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Composition 9.1.81

   Pastel · Paper

   24 1/2 x 19 1/2 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · May 17, 2025 · Lot 207
   Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 1995

   Mixed media · Paper

   18¼ h x 36¼ w in (46 x 92 cm)

   Wright · Jul 11, 2024 · Lot 136
   $3,276≈ £2,544≈ €3,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   Striation Series, 1967

   Watercolor · Paper

   13 h x 19 w in (33 x 48 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 8, 2023 · Lot 137
   $11,970≈ £9,761≈ €11,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Senza titolo, 1974

   Watercolor · Paper

   31x39 cm

   Farsettiarte · May 28, 2022 · Lot 307
   Result not publishedEst. €600–900View at Farsettiarte ↗
7. 
   Senza titolo, 1974

   Watercolor · Paper

   31x39 cm

   Farsettiarte · May 28, 2022 · Lot 306
   Result not publishedEst. €600–900View at Farsettiarte ↗
8. 
   Untitled, 1989

   Drawing · Paper

   19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (49.5 x 39.4 cm)

   Phillips · Mar 11, 2022 · Lot 95
   $1,260≈ £963≈ €1,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Center Estimated and Measured, 1972

   Watercolor · Paper

   22⅜ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)

   Wright · Oct 6, 2021 · Lot 120
   $12,500≈ £9,202≈ €10,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    Scoundrel, 2012

    enamel paint on paper · Paper

    76.3 x 56.9 cm (30 x 22 3/8 in.)

    Ravenel · Jul 17, 2021 · Lot 070
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$900,000–1,400,000View at Ravenel ↗
11. 
    Get on Your Nerves, 2012

    enamel paint on paper · Paper

    sheet 76.4 x 56.4 cm (30 1/8 x 22 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2020 · Lot 74
    £6,930≈ $8,964≈ €7,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Scoundrel, 2012

    enamel paint on paper · Paper

    76.3 x 56.9 cm (30 x 22 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2020 · Lot 55
    £6,300≈ $8,149≈ €6,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Blah, Blah, Blah, 2008

    Oil · Paper

    S. 30 x 22 1/2 in. (76.2 x 57.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 22, 2020 · Lot 192
    $11,340≈ £8,660≈ €9,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Study for to count: transitive

    22.5 x 21.5 cm

    Capitolium Art · Jan 30, 2020 · Lot 350
    €2,016≈ $2,223≈ £1,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
15. 
    Untitled (Estimating an 8" x 8" Square), 1972

    Drawing · Paper

    each 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 130
    $37,500≈ £28,897≈ €33,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Scoundrel, 2010

    Oil · Paper

    S. 11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 403
    $6,875≈ £4,924≈ €5,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Striation Series, 1967

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 h x 19 w in (33 x 48 cm)

    Wright · Mar 15, 2018 · Lot 133
    $15,000≈ £10,754≈ €12,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
18. 
    Okto, 1974

    Pastel · Paper

    S. 38 x 50 in. (96.5 x 127 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2016 · Lot 237
    $4,375≈ £3,583≈ €4,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Counting Alternatives Series (The Wittgenstein Illustrations), 1972

    Drawing · Paper

    29 7/8 x 22 in. (76 x 56 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Vinalhaven, 1984

    Oil · Paper

    43 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. (110.5 x 110.5 cm.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2014 · Lot 169
    $6,875≈ £4,100≈ €4,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Counting: Asymptotic Zones (9), 1972

    Drawing · Paper

    16¼ h x 8½ w in (41 x 22 cm)

    Wright · Sep 14, 2010 · Lot 392
    $10,000≈ £6,493≈ €7,782Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
22. 
    untitled, 1973

    Drawing · Paper

    12 h x 11 w in (30 x 28 cm)

    Wright · Sep 14, 2010 · Lot 391
    $4,375≈ £2,841≈ €3,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗

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