Pat Steir Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1938–2026

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for Pat Steir etchings between 2014 and 2026, of which 17 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $938 to $9,525, with a median of $2,738 across 17 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $9,525 for “Waterfall” at Phillips in 2023.

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  1. Pat Steir, When I Think of Venice, 1980, etching, drypoint and aquatint in colors
    When I Think of Venice, 1980
    Etching
    35¾ h x 49 w in (91 x 124 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 291
    $1,280≈ £945≈ €1,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Pat Steir, Drawing Lessons, Part I - Line, 1978, etching and drypoint
    Drawing Lessons, Part I - Line, 1978
    Etching
    11¾ h x 11⅞ w in (30 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 223
    $2,032≈ £1,526≈ €1,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  3. Pat Steir, Drawing Lesson, Part II (Color), 1978, The complete set of five etchings with drypoint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, with colophon, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original paper and linen covered portfolio
    Drawing Lesson, Part II (Color), 1978
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/25
    all I. 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 29.8 cm) all S. 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (40 x 40 cm) portfolio 16 1/2 x 16 3/8 in. (41.9 x 41.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $2,159≈ £1,628≈ €1,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Pat Steir, Big Drip, 1991, soft-ground etching, aquatint reversal
    Big Drip, 1991
    Etching
    7⅜ h x 6½ w in (19 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 299
    $1,764≈ £1,387≈ €1,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Pat Steir, Tiny Green, 1998, etching and aquatint in colors on Somerset
    Tiny Green, 1998
    Etching · Paper
    15¼ h x 11¾ w in (39 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 290
    $1,638≈ £1,257≈ €1,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Pat Steir, Milky Way, 2000, etching and aquatint in colors on Somerset
    Milky Way, 2000
    Etching · Paper
    29½ h x 29½ w in (75 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 292
    $3,276≈ £2,513≈ €3,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Pat Steir, From the Boat: Constellation, 2002, Etching and aquatint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    From the Boat: Constellation, 2002
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/25
    I. 12 3/4 x 43 1/2 in. (32.4 x 110.5 cm) S. 20 1/4 x 53 5/8 in. (51.4 x 136.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $3,048≈ £2,410≈ €2,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Pat Steir, Alphabet: Secondary, 2007, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Alphabet: Secondary, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 23 7/8 x 44 3/4 in. (60.6 x 113.7 cm) S. 33 x 53 in. (83.8 x 134.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $3,556≈ £2,835≈ €3,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Pat Steir, Large Line, from Burial Mound series, 1976, Etching with hand-coloring, on handmade HMP paper, the full sheet
    Large Line, from Burial Mound series, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/15
    S. 20 x 20 1/8 in. (50.8 x 51.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 259
    $1,080≈ £884≈ €1,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Phillips ↗
  10. Pat Steir, Alphabet: Secondary, 2007, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Alphabet: Secondary, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 23 7/8 x 44 3/4 in. (60.6 x 113.7 cm) S. 33 x 53 in. (83.8 x 134.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  11. Pat Steir, Waterfall, 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Waterfall, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 36/60
    I. 44 5/8 x 35 3/4 in. (113.3 x 90.8 cm) S. 53 3/8 x 41 3/8 in. (135.6 x 105.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    $9,525≈ £7,797≈ €8,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Pat Steir, Sunlight on Water I; and Sunlight on Water II, 1996, Two etching and aquatints in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Sunlight on Water I; and Sunlight on Water II, 1996
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/25
    both I. 35 1/2 x 35 3/4 in. (90.2 x 90.8 cm) both S. 45 x 44 3/4 in. (114.3 x 113.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $5,080≈ £4,042≈ €4,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Pat Steir, Waterfall, 1988, etching, aquatint and drypoint in colors
    Waterfall, 1988
    Etching
    44½ h x 35¼ w in (113 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 171
    $9,375≈ £8,117≈ €9,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Pat Steir, Drawing Lesson Part II (Color), 1978, The complete set of five etchings with drypoint in colours, on wove paper, with full margins, with colophon, the sheets loose (as issued) all contained in the original portfolio folder
    Drawing Lesson Part II (Color), 1978
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/25
    all I. 30.2 x 30.2 cm (11 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.) all S. 40.2 x 40.1 cm (15 7/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    £2,268≈ $2,738≈ €2,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Pat Steir, Drawing Lesson Part I - Line, 1978, Title page with etched portrait and 6 etchings in portfolio with title label
    Drawing Lesson Part I - Line, 1978
    Etching · ed. AP
    41,8 x 41,4 cm, portfolio
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1097
    CHF 900≈ $938≈ £747≈ €874HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,200–View at Kornfeld ↗
  16. Pat Steir, Time Line - in Time, 1977, Etching and drypoint on paper
    Time Line - in Time, 1977
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/4
    18 3/4" x 18 3/4" (sheet)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗
  17. The Tree After Hiroshige, 1984
    Etching · ed. 26/30
    24-1/6 x 36-1/8 in. (plate) 32-18 x 43-1/8 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 90
    $1,300≈ £959≈ €1,089HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  18. Pat Steir, Waterfall, 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
    Waterfall, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 39/60
    I. 44 1/2 x 35 3/4 in. (113 x 90.8 cm) S. 53 1/4 x 41 1/4 in. (135.3 x 104.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    $3,750≈ £2,318≈ €2,942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  19. Pat Steir, Burial Mound, 1976, The complete set of seven etchings in sepia, on HMP handmade paper, with full margins,
    Burial Mound, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/35
    all I. 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (24.8 x 24.8 cm) all S. approx. 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (26 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    $3,750≈ £2,318≈ €2,942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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