Miguel Covarrubias Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1904–1957

Of the 28 lots by Miguel Covarrubias (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 17 found a buyer (61%). The median price realised is $4.5kSign up free to see across 17 priced sales; the middle half sold for $2.4kSign up free to see–$25.2kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $232kSign up free to see for Ilustraciones para el libro Historia del Pueblo Mexicano at Morton Subastas in November 2023. Most results come from Morton Subastas (20), Phillips (3) and Brunk Auctions (1).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   26.5 x 18.5 cm medidas del papel

   Morton Subastas · May 29, 2026 · Lot 31
   MX$180,000≈ $10,381≈ £7,731≈ €8,915HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$150,000–250,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Drawing

   26 x 19 cm

   Morton Subastas · Mar 25, 2026 · Lot 104
   MX$50,000≈ $2,815≈ £2,102≈ €2,428HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$60,000–80,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
3. 
   a) Retrato de Ernest Hemingway

   Drawing

   26.25 x 20.25 cm

   Morton Subastas · Dec 4, 2025 · Lot 142
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$220,000–250,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
4. 
   Codex Laud, 1950

   Watercolor

   16.5 x 18 cm medidas de cada una

   Morton Subastas · Nov 6, 2025 · Lot 33
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$3,000,000–4,500,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
5. 
   Untitled

   Drawing · Paper

   8 h x 6⅜ w in (20 x 16 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Oct 28, 2025 · Lot 131
   $1,397≈ £1,052≈ €1,201Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
6. 
   Tehuanas

   Gouache

   29 x 23 cm

   Morton Subastas · Aug 28, 2025 · Lot 143
   MX$65,000≈ $3,493≈ £2,584≈ €2,992HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$70,000–90,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
7. 
   Untitled

   Watercolor

   27 x 19 cm

   Morton Subastas · Jun 26, 2025 · Lot 385
   MX$46,000≈ $2,438≈ £1,779≈ €2,084HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
8. 
   Tehuanas

   Gouache

   29 x 23 cm

   Morton Subastas · Dec 10, 2024 · Lot 99
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$100,000–130,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
9. 
   Easter Island (back view)

   Drawing

   27.5 x 20.5 cm

   Morton Subastas · Sep 26, 2024 · Lot 144
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$70,000–100,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
10. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    27 x 19 cm

    Morton Subastas · Sep 26, 2024 · Lot 54
    MX$50,000≈ $2,555≈ £1,911≈ €2,290HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$60,000–80,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
11. 
    Untitled

    Drawing

    50 x 20 cm

    Morton Subastas · May 30, 2024 · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$150,000–200,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
12. 
    Easter Island (back view)

    Drawing

    27.5 x 20.5 cm

    Morton Subastas · May 30, 2024 · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$85,000–150,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
13. 
    Tehuanas

    Gouache

    29 x 23 cm

    Morton Subastas · May 11, 2024 · Lot 55
    MX$15,000≈ $895≈ £714≈ €830HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$17,000–35,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
14. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    27 x 19 cm

    Morton Subastas · Mar 14, 2024 · Lot 4
    MX$500≈ $30≈ £23≈ €27HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$70,000–90,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
15. 
    Tehuanas

    Gouache

    29 x 23 cm

    Morton Subastas · Jan 25, 2024 · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$110,000–150,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
16. 
    Untitled

    Drawing

    9.5 x 6.5 in

    Ahlers & Ogletree · Jan 12, 2024 · Lot 156
    $4,500≈ £3,535≈ €4,113HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Ahlers & Ogletree ↗
17. 
    Juchiteca en hamaca

    Drawing

    20 x 26.5 cm

    Morton Subastas · Nov 16, 2023 · Lot 32
    MX$100,000≈ $5,788≈ £4,669≈ €5,335HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$110,000–150,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
18. 
    Ilustraciones para el libro Historia del Pueblo Mexicano

    Watercolor

    Morton Subastas · Nov 16, 2023 · Lot 30
    MX$4,000,000≈ $231,520≈ £186,770≈ €213,402HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$4,500,000–5,500,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
19. 
    Personajes de América Latina

    Gouache

    28.5 x 26.5 cm

    Morton Subastas · Nov 16, 2023 · Lot 29
    MX$970,000≈ $56,144≈ £45,292≈ €51,750HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$1,000,000–1,800,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
20. 
    Untitled

    Watercolor

    27 x 19 cm

    Morton Subastas · Sep 28, 2023 · Lot 110
    Result not publishedEst. MX$80,000–100,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
21. 
    Ballroom Dancers, 1935Attributed to the artist

    Drawing · Paper

    7 3/4" x 6" sight

    Barridoff Auctions · Aug 19, 2023 · Lot 131
    $1,400≈ £1,101≈ €1,288HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
22. 
    Sin título (Balinesa de perfil)

    Drawing

    25.7 x 22 cm

    Morton Subastas · Jun 29, 2023 · Lot 232
    Result not publishedEst. MX$70,000–90,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
23. 
    Sin título (Tehuana sentada)

    Watercolor

    25.5 x 20.5 cm

    Morton Subastas · Jun 29, 2023 · Lot 229
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$110,000–150,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
24. 
    Entrevista imposible (George Orliss y el Cardenal Richelieu, Duque de Wellington y Disraeli), 1936

    Gouache

    25 x 23.5 cm

    Morton Subastas · May 25, 2023 · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$750,000–900,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
25. 
    (MEXICAN, 1904–1957), 1940

    Drawing · Paper

    H 8" W 5" GIRL AND LONG DRESS

    DuMouchelles · Sep 18, 2022 · Lot 1038
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–3,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
26. 
    India en mercado

    Gouache

    56.5 x 40.5 cm

    Morton Subastas · Oct 7, 2021 · Lot 163
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$750,000–1,000,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
27. 
    ...but the flames went up higher and higher with a great noise...

    Gouache · Paper

    12 x 9-3/8 in. (sheet)

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 11, 2017 · Lot 1551
    $1,900≈ £1,441≈ €1,630HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
28. 
    Balinese Woman, circa 1934

    Gouache · Paper

    55.9 x 38.1 cm (22 x 15 in.)

    Phillips · May 28, 2017 · Lot 45
    HK$1,500,000≈ $192,480≈ £149,837≈ €171,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$620,000–720,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Three works: i) Park Avenue Doorman – Taxi ii) Lady Tourist Bargaining Oriental Amber iii) Confrontation - Pie in the Face

    Watercolor · Paper

    i) 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (34.9 x 24.8 cm) ii) 13 2/3 x 10 in. (34.7 x 25.4 cm) iii) 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · May 24, 2017 · Lot 28
    $31,250≈ £24,105≈ €27,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Two works: (i) Introduction: The Singer; (ii) Midday Siesta at Sea, n.d.

    Watercolor · Paper

    i) 13 3/4 x 10 in. (34.9 x 25.4 cm) ii)10 x 13 1/2 in. (25.4 x 34.3 cm)

    Phillips · May 26, 2015 · Lot 37
    $23,750≈ £15,425≈ €21,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Balinese Musicians, c. 1930 - 1933

    Drawing · Paper

    10 1/2 x 8 1/2in (26.7 x 21.7cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2008 · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    Pineapple Vendor

    Watercolor · Paper

    13.5 x 9.5 inches

    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 28, 2007 · Lot 136
    $25,200≈ £12,405≈ €18,460Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗

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