Morris Graves Tempera Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1910–2001

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Morris Graves tempera paintings between 2013 and 2025, of which 10 sold (77% sell-through). Prices realised range from $3,125 to $48,255, with a median of $16,720 across 10 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $48,255 for “Winter Still Life #1” at Bonhams in 2022.

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All tempera paintings results

1. 
   Ku with Moons, 1947

   Tempera · Paper

   25 x 15 in. (63.5 x 38.1 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 21, 2025 · Lot 182
   $12,255≈ £9,365≈ €10,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   June Bouquet (Saint Brigette Anemone, Calendula and Clematis), 1995

   Tempera · Paper

   image 26 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (67.6 x 49.5 cm) sheet 30 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (76.8 x 59.7 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 21, 2025 · Lot 181
   $20,640≈ £15,773≈ €17,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Spirit Bird, 1953

   Tempera · Paper

   13 1/2 x 18 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 49
   $12,800≈ £9,566≈ €11,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Chalices, 1942

   Tempera · Paper

   24 1/8 x 30 5/8 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 47
   $10,240≈ £7,653≈ €9,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Still Life on Table, circa 1950

   Tempera · Canvas

   36 x 42 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 17, 2024 · Lot 43
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Winter Still Life #1, 1983

   Tempera · Paper

   composition: 26 1/2 x 46 in. (67.3 x 116.8 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 20, 2022 · Lot 33
   $48,255≈ £36,966≈ €44,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Haunted Bouquets, 1977

   Tempera · Paper

   Bonhams · Dec 14, 2021 · Lot 6
   $31,563≈ £23,819≈ €27,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Summer Bouquets, 1978

   Tempera · Paper

   I. 26 x 44 1/2 in. (66 x 113 cm) S. 31 x 48 1/2 in. (78.7 x 123.2 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 26, 2016 · Lot 53
   $35,000≈ £28,663≈ €32,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Mexican Fruit, 1974

   Tempera · Paper

   8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.2 x 27.9 cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2016 · Lot 3104
   $3,125≈ £2,417≈ €2,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Mexican Fruit, 1974

    Tempera · Paper

    8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.2 x 27.9 cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2016 · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Embryo Seeking Consciousness, 1964

    Tempera · Paper

    9 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (23.1 x 25.1 cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2016 · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Minnow, 1967

    Tempera · Paper

    6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (16 x 15.5 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 21, 2015 · Lot 10
    $3,125≈ £2,023≈ €2,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Glass with Flower, 1961

    Tempera · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 372
    $23,750≈ £15,625≈ €18,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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