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Paula Rego

Paula Rego

Portuguese · 1935–2022 · Painter, Printmaker

Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego was a British-Portuguese visual artist, widely considered the pre-eminent woman artist of the late 20th and early 21st century, known… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Paula Rego, The Foxes, 1987, ink with sepia wash on paperThe FoxesPhillips · £24,510≈ $32,927≈ €28,188Sign up to see
  2. Paula Rego, STUDY FOR BERTHA (FROM 'JANE EYRE - POETRY AND STORY), pencil, ink and wash on acetateSTUDY FOR BERTHA (FROM 'JANE EYRE - POETRY AND STORY)Lyon & Turnbull · £15,120≈ $18,873≈ €17,313Sign up to see
  3. Paula Rego, Shakespeare's Room (R. 237), 2006, The complete set of three lithographs in colours, on Somerset paper, the full sheetsShakespeare's Room (R. 237)Phillips · £13,335≈ $16,623≈ €15,511Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 101 auction results for Paula Rego between 2013 and 2026, of which 94 sold (93%). Recorded sale prices range from $58Sign up free to see to $32.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $32.9kSign up free to see for The Foxes at Phillips in October 2025. The most common medium is etchings (49 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (43), Phillips (22) and Sworders (14).

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  1. Paula Rego, Girl Who Has Been Sick Resting with Her Favourite Cuddly (R. 281), 2000, Lithograph, on wove paper, with full margins
    Girl Who Has Been Sick Resting with Her Favourite Cuddly (R. 281), 2000
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/200
    I. 17.5 x 22 cm (6 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.) S. 32 x 32 cm (12 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 403
    £1,226≈ $1,655≈ €1,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  2. Paula Rego, Fairy Tale II (R. 253), 2008, Etching and aquatint with hand-colouring in watercolour, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Fairy Tale II (R. 253), 2008
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 21.6 x 18.4 cm (8 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.) S. 39.6 x 29.2 cm (15 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    £1,677≈ $2,250≈ €1,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Paula Rego, GIRL READING, 2001, Lithograph, proof aside from the edition of 35
    GIRL READING, 2001
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 35
    the sheet 51.8cm x 74.8cm (20.3in x 29.3in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 409
    £3,048≈ $4,118≈ €3,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Paula Rego, JANE EYRE SQUATTING, 2002, 2002
    JANE EYRE SQUATTING, 2002, 2002
    the sheet 57.5cm x 76cm (22.6in x 29.9in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 410
    £2,159≈ $2,917≈ €2,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Paula Rego, The Foxes, 1987, ink with sepia wash on paper
    The Foxes, 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    28.2 x 28.9 cm (11 1/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    £24,510≈ $32,927≈ €28,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Paula Rego, UNTITLED 7, FROM THE UNTITLED (ABORTION) SERIES (ROSENTHAL 166), 1999, Etching with aquatint on Somerset paper, 1/17, printed by Culford Press, published by the artist and Marlborough Graphics, London
    UNTITLED 7, FROM THE UNTITLED (ABORTION) SERIES (ROSENTHAL 166), 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/17
    the plate 29.2cm x 20.2cm (11.5in x 8in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 22
    £4,536≈ $6,015≈ €5,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Paula Rego, GIRL WHO HAS BEEN SICK RESTING WITH HER FAVOURITE CUDDLY (ROSENTHAL 281), 2000, Lithograph, A/P, aside from the edition of 200
    GIRL WHO HAS BEEN SICK RESTING WITH HER FAVOURITE CUDDLY (ROSENTHAL 281), 2000
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 200
    the sheet 32cm x 38cm (12.5in x 15in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 23
    £1,890≈ $2,506≈ €2,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Paula Rego, THE UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD - THE JUSTICE OF ANIMALS (ROSENTHAL 106), 1993, Screenprint, A/P
    THE UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD - THE JUSTICE OF ANIMALS (ROSENTHAL 106), 1993
    Screenprint
    the sheet 35cm x 25cm (13.75in x 9.75in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 38
    £1,764≈ $2,339≈ €2,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Paula Rego, O Vinho, Wine, book by Joao de Melo with illustrations by Paula Rego - published by Enitharmon Editions
    O Vinho, Wine
    book by Joao de Melo with illustrations by Paula Rego - published by Enitharmon Editions
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 182
    €50≈ $58≈ £43HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  10. Paula Rego, After Hogarth i, from After Hogarth (R. 170). 2000. Etching and aquatint, on Somerset paper. Signed and numbered '15/17, Etching and aquatint, on Somerset paper
    After Hogarth i, from After Hogarth (R. 170). 2000. Etching and aquatint, on Somerset paper. Signed and numbered '15/17
    Etching · Paper · ed. 15/17
    Sheet: 21.125" h x 21.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 102
    $950≈ £693≈ €812HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

Paula Rego works on paper (4)Paula Rego drawings (3)Paula Rego prints (94)Paula Rego etchings (49)Paula Rego lithographs (33)Paula Rego screenprints (12)

Paula Rego: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Paula Rego at auction?

$32,927Sign up free to see, for The Foxes at Phillips (October 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Paula Rego?

The median sale price is $2.4kSign up free to see across 94 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Paula Rego have sold at auction?

94 of 101 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Paula Rego?

Lyon & Turnbull, Phillips and Sworders account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Phillips · Sworders

About Paula Rego

Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego was a British-Portuguese visual artist, widely considered the pre-eminent woman artist of the late 20th and early 21st century, known particularly for her paintings and prints based on storybooks. Rego's style evolved from abstract towards representational, and she favoured pastels over oils for much of her career. Her work often reflects feminism, coloured by folk-themes from her native Portugal.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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