Milton Avery Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1885–1965

ArtSell has recorded 83 auction results for Milton Avery works on paper between 2004 and 2026, of which 71 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $750 to $162,500, with a median of $15,240 across 71 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 7 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $162,500 for “Mother and Child by the Sea” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2018.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled

   Mixed media · Paper

   Kodner Galleries · Sep 23, 2026 · Lot 4
   Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Kodner Galleries ↗
2. 
   Coney Island, 1930

   Watercolor · Paper

   15⅜ h x 22⅝ w in (39 x 57 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 119
   $28,160≈ £21,190≈ €24,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Clara, 1933

   Pastel · Paper

   20⅛ h x 13 w in (51 x 33 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 120
   $19,950≈ £15,012≈ €17,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Birds and Sandbar, 1967

   Watercolor · Paper

   8½ h x 11 w in (22 x 28 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 18, 2026 · Lot 107
   $7,040≈ £5,289≈ €6,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Lone Pine Early Morning, 1953

   Watercolor · Paper

   22⅝ h x 30⅝ w in (57 x 78 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 18, 2026 · Lot 106
   $57,600≈ £43,272≈ €50,087Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Untitled, 1946

   Watercolor · Paper

   22½ h x 31 w in (57 x 79 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 18, 2026 · Lot 108
   $25,600≈ £19,232≈ €22,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Sand Spit, 1957

   Watercolor · Paper

   20 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jan 28, 2026 · Lot 123
   $27,940≈ £20,265≈ €23,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Landscape with Hills and Trees

   Watercolor · Paper

   H 17" W 23.25"

   DuMouchelles · Dec 19, 2025 · Lot 1024
   $20,000≈ £14,959≈ €17,077HammerSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
9. 
   Untitled (Dietz Coal Company)

   Drawing · Paper

   11" h 8.25" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Dec 7, 2025 · Lot 27
   $2,400≈ £1,801≈ €2,061HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
10. 
    Moored Boat, 1948

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 3/4 x 30 5/8 in. (57.8 x 77.8 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2025 · Lot 9
    $40,960≈ £31,174≈ €35,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Stella Resting

    Drawing

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Nov 15, 2025 · Lot 259
    $3,328≈ £2,527≈ €2,857Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
12. 
    Self Portrait, early/

    Drawing · Paper

    11 x 8.5 in

    Concept Art Gallery · Oct 11, 2025 · Lot 170
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
13. 
    Untitled (Reclining Figure), 1959

    Drawing · Paper

    8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm.)

    Bonhams · Aug 7, 2025 · Lot 237
    $1,408≈ £1,049≈ €1,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Sand Spit, 1957

    Watercolor · Paper

    20 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 30, 2025 · Lot 105
    $21,590≈ £16,149≈ €18,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
15. 
    Three Sails (Sails in Dark Sea), 1960

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. (33.3 x 46 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 16, 2025 · Lot 14
    $15,240≈ £11,374≈ €13,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Study of a Standing Model

    Flobrush on paper · Paper

    11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

    Bonhams · Mar 12, 2025 · Lot 109
    $1,664≈ £1,285≈ €1,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Bird and the Southern Sea, 1959

    Oil · Paper

    9 x 23 3/8 in. (22.9 x 59.4 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 150
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Facing the Wind, 1959

    Watercolor · Paper

    9 x 23 3/4 in. (22.9 x 60.3 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 6
    $25,600≈ £20,242≈ €24,201Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    General MacArthur on the Rocks, 1944

    Gouache · Paper

    22" x 30"

    Barridoff Auctions · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 45
    $20,000≈ £15,330≈ €18,323HammerSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
20. 
    Rocky Coast, 1939

    Gouache · Paper

    13 1/8 x 20 3/8 in. (33.3 x 51.8 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Victorian Chair, 1939

    Drawing · Paper

    11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 22 cm.)

    Bonhams · Aug 8, 2024 · Lot 10
    $4,352≈ £3,428≈ €3,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Untitled (Reclining Figure), 1959

    Drawing · Paper

    8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm.)

    Bonhams · Aug 8, 2024 · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Cow Grazing, 1954

    Gouache

    18⅞ h x 24¾ w in (48 x 63 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 22, 2024 · Lot 149
    $21,420≈ £16,845≈ €19,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
24. 
    The White Hen and Fantasy Creatures (double-sided), 1947

    Gouache · Paper

    22 3/8 x 30 3/4 in. (56.8 x 78.1 cm)

    Phillips · May 15, 2024 · Lot 111
    $95,250≈ £75,481≈ €87,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Dunes and Dune Grass, 1960, (AV 82.684.1)

    Oil · Paper

    23 x 35 in

    Concept Art Gallery · Apr 27, 2024 · Lot 203
    Result not publishedEst. $50,000–70,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
26. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    3⅜ h x 5⅜ w in (9 x 14 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 14, 2023 · Lot 273
    $2,142≈ £1,686≈ €1,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
27. 
    Lavender Sea, 1948

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 x 30 in

    Concept Art Gallery · Dec 2, 2023 · Lot 322
    Result not publishedEst. $50,000–70,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
28. 
    Autumn Hills, 1941

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 3/8 x 30 5/8 in. (56.8 x 77.8 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 15, 2023 · Lot 152
    $57,150≈ £45,848≈ €52,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Reclining Nude, 1947

    Gouache · Board

    3⅞ h x 5⅞ w in (10 x 15 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 8, 2023 · Lot 110
    $20,160≈ £16,440≈ €18,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
30. 
    Red Blouse, 1935

    Pastel · Paper

    17 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (44.5 x 31.4 cm.)

    Bonhams · Nov 7, 2023 · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Shy Nude

    Watercolor · Board

    7 1/2 x 3 1/2 in

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Oct 21, 2023 · Lot 81
    Result not publishedEst. $5,000–8,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
32. 
    Burnt Grass, 1951

    Drawing · Paper

    5¾ h x 8½ w in (15 x 22 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 168
    $2,268≈ £1,869≈ €2,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
33. 
    Seated Female Nude, 1945

    Drawing · Paper

    10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (27.3 x 21.6 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 26, 2023 · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Lilacs and Various Objects, 1945

    Drawing · Paper

    8 5/8 x 11 1/8 in. (21.9 x 28.3 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 26, 2023 · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Lone Animal, 1962

    Oil · Paper

    23 1/8 x 35 1/4 in. (58.7 x 89.5 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 18, 2023 · Lot 89
    $25,400≈ £19,372≈ €22,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Still Life, 1943

    Oil · Paper

    11 x 4 1/8 in. (27.9 x 10.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 16, 2023 · Lot 221
    $20,320≈ £16,235≈ €18,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Pilgrim Tower, 1957

    Watercolor · Paper

    20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · May 16, 2023 · Lot 220
    $40,640≈ £32,470≈ €37,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Seated Figure

    Drawing · Paper

    10.75" h x 8.25" w

    Clarke Auction Gallery · May 15, 2023 · Lot 70
    $2,200≈ £1,759≈ €2,023HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
39. 
    Goats

    Watercolor · Paper

    18 x 23-3/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Apr 21, 2023 · Lot 68
    $30,000≈ £24,203≈ €27,327HammerSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
40. 
    Trees, Light and Dark, 1955

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 h x 17 w in (56 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 15, 2023 · Lot 110
    $22,680≈ £18,756≈ €21,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
41. 
    Sketcher by Sea

    flobrush on paper · Paper

    13¾ h x 16¾ w in (35 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2022 · Lot 209
    $2,000≈ £1,844≈ €2,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
42. 
    Lollypop Trees, 1954

    Gouache · Paper

    23 7/8 x 18in (61 x 45.7cm)

    Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 19
    $31,875≈ £25,350≈ €29,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Untitled, 1951

    Drawing · Paper

    5 h x 8⅛ w in (13 x 21 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 25, 2022 · Lot 207
    $2,750≈ £2,201≈ €2,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
44. 
    Nude Standing with Drape, 1956

    flobrush on paper · Paper

    16⅞ h x 13¾ w in (43 x 35 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 164
    $11,250≈ £8,551≈ €10,111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
45. 
    Garden, 1953

    Watercolor · Paper

    22-7/8 x 17-3/8 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Mar 26, 2022 · Lot 1048
    $17,000≈ £12,884≈ €15,452HammerSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
46. 
    Nursing Baby #14, 1932

    Drawing · Paper

    11 h x 8½ w in (28 x 22 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 22, 2022 · Lot 205
    $4,750≈ £3,505≈ €4,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
47. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    16.5 x 13.5 in

    Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jan 9, 2022 · Lot 98
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
48. 
    Green Sea, 1948

    Gouache · Paper

    22 1/2 x 30 5/8 in. (57.2 x 77.8 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 111
    $81,900≈ £60,766≈ €72,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
49. 
    Gulls in Fog, 1945

    Watercolor · Board

    56.2 x 77.4 cm (22 1/8 x 30 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 14, 2021 · Lot 169
    £37,800≈ $51,828≈ €44,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Untitled, 1951

    Drawing · Paper

    5 h x 8⅛ w in (13 x 21 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2021 · Lot 213
    $2,000≈ £1,483≈ €1,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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