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Morris Graves Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1910–2001

ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Morris Graves works on paper between 2013 and 2025, of which 24 sold (83% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,320 to $48,255, with a median of $8,750 across 24 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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  1. Morris Graves, Wounded Gull, ink on canvas laid to board
    Wounded Gull
    Drawing · Canvas
    26⅞ h x 30⅞ w in (68 x 78 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 170
    $1,320≈ £989≈ €1,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Morris Graves, Ku with Moons, 1947, tempera on paper
    Ku with Moons, 1947
    Tempera · Paper
    25 x 15 in. (63.5 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    $12,255≈ £9,365≈ €10,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Morris Graves, June Bouquet (Saint Brigette Anemone, Calendula and Clematis), 1995, tempera on paper laid down on paper
    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 · · Lot 181
    $20,640≈ £15,773≈ €17,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Morris Graves, Group of Three Works on Paper, 1950-54, graphite on paper mounted to board
    Group of Three Works on Paper, 1950-54
    Drawing · Paper
    13 1/4 x 20 in. (33.7 x 50.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 295
    $1,920≈ £1,479≈ €1,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Morris Graves, Spirit Bird, 1953, tempera and gold on paper
    Spirit Bird, 1953
    Tempera · Paper
    13 1/2 x 18 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $12,800≈ £9,566≈ €11,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Morris Graves, Little Spirit Bird (Perplexed with an Idea), 1953, tempera and watercolor on paper
    Little Spirit Bird (Perplexed with an Idea), 1953
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 x 24 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 48
    $8,320≈ £6,218≈ €7,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Morris Graves, Chalices, 1942, tempera on paper laid to board
    Chalices, 1942
    Tempera · Paper
    24 1/8 x 30 5/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    $10,240≈ £7,653≈ €9,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Morris Graves, Untitled, 1935, graphite on paper
    Untitled, 1935
    Drawing · Paper
    5½ h x 4¼ w in (14 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    $4,788≈ £3,680≈ €4,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Morris Graves, Old Gull, 1943, pastel on paper
    Old Gull, 1943
    Pastel · Paper
    21 3/4 x 27 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 44
    $4,480≈ £3,596≈ €4,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Morris Graves, Woodpecker, 1943, tempera and ink on paper
    Woodpecker, 1943
    Drawing · Paper
    20 1/8 x 14 1/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 81
    $6,120≈ £4,933≈ €5,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Morris Graves, Lone Bird, Ink on paper
    Lone Bird
    Drawing · Paper
    9" x 12 1/4" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  12. Morris Graves, Winter Still Life #1, 1983, tempera on paper mounted to paper
    Winter Still Life #1, 1983
    Tempera · Paper
    composition: 26 1/2 x 46 in. (67.3 x 116.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 33
    $48,255≈ £36,966≈ €44,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Morris Graves, Morningstar Kiva, 1970, pastel on paper
    Morningstar Kiva, 1970
    Pastel · Paper
    21 1/4 x 20 1/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 32
    $10,200≈ £7,814≈ €9,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Morris Graves, School Selection Activites, 1931, ink on paper
    School Selection Activites, 1931
    Drawing · Paper
    11 h x 8⅝ w in (28 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 218
    $3,750≈ £2,830≈ €3,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Morris Graves, Haunted Bouquets, 1977, tempera on paper mounted to Japon paper
    Haunted Bouquets, 1977
    Tempera · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $31,563≈ £23,819≈ €27,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Morris Graves, Spirit Bird, 1954, pen, ink, gouache, and gold paint on paper
    Spirit Bird, 1954
    Gouache · Paper
    14 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (37.5 x 57.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    $43,750≈ £33,222≈ €36,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Morris Graves, Starflower Bouquet, tempera and gouache on paper
    Starflower Bouquet
    Gouache · Paper
    18 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (47.6 x 31.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $8,750≈ £6,599≈ €7,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Morris Graves, Animal, 1954, Sumi ink drawing, on tissue-thin Japanese paper backed to wove paper
    Animal, 1954
    Drawing · Paper
    S. 16 7/8 x 22 1/2 in. (42.9 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 145
    $3,125≈ £2,559≈ €2,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  19. Morris Graves, Summer Bouquets, 1978, Tempera in colors, on wove paper
    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 · · Lot 53
    $35,000≈ £28,663≈ €32,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Morris Graves, Mexican Fruit, 1974, tempera on paper
    Mexican Fruit, 1974
    Tempera · Paper
    8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 3104
    $3,125≈ £2,417≈ €2,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Morris Graves, Wounded Brant, circa 1930, graphite on paper
    Wounded Brant, circa 1930
    Drawing · Paper
    10 7/8 x 12 5/8 in. (27.5 x 32 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 98
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Morris Graves, Mexican Fruit, 1974, tempera on paper
    Mexican Fruit, 1974
    Tempera · Paper
    8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Morris Graves, Gazelle, circa 1939, graphite on paper
    Gazelle, circa 1939
    Drawing · Paper
    11 7/8 x 16 in. (30.3 x 40.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Morris Graves, Embryo Seeking Consciousness, 1964, tempera on paper
    Embryo Seeking Consciousness, 1964
    Tempera · Paper
    9 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (23.1 x 25.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Morris Graves, Waterfall, 1943, watercolor and tempera on paper
    Waterfall, 1943
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 7/8 x 26 7/8 in. (78.4 x 68.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 12
    $21,250≈ £13,754≈ €18,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Morris Graves, Untitled (Bird), watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on paper
    Untitled (Bird)
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/2 x 32 in. (57.2 x 81.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 11
    $8,750≈ £5,663≈ €7,707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Morris Graves, Minnow, 1967, tempera on paper
    Minnow, 1967
    Tempera · Paper
    6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (16 x 15.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    $3,125≈ £2,023≈ €2,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Morris Graves, Seeking to Nest, 1946, Sumi ink on paper
    Seeking to Nest, 1946
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 94
    $4,375≈ £2,847≈ €3,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Morris Graves, Glass with Flower, 1961, Tempera on paper
    Glass with Flower, 1961
    Tempera · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · 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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