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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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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Paula Rego, The Encampment, 1989, 1989 Etching and aquatint
    The Encampment, 1989
    Etching · ed. 21/50
    Image: 13" h x 20.50" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 103
    $2,400≈ £1,752≈ €2,051HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Paula Rego, Peter Pan: two plates (R. 79; 87), 1992, Two etching and aquatints in colours, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Peter Pan: two plates (R. 79; 87), 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/50
    both I. approx. 27.8 x 20 cm (10 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) both S. approx. 62 x 50.3 cm (24 3/8 x 19 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    £2,286≈ $3,102≈ €2,715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  6. Paula Rego, FAIRY TALE IV (ROSENTHAL 255), Etching and aquatint, 23/35
    FAIRY TALE IV (ROSENTHAL 255)
    Etching · ed. 23/35
    the sheet 33cm x 28.3cm (13in x 11in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 78
    £1,764≈ $2,276≈ €2,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Paula Rego, THE NIGHT CROW (ROSENTHAL 110), 1994, Etching and aquatint, A/P, aside from the edition of 20
    THE NIGHT CROW (ROSENTHAL 110), 1994
    Etching · ed. edition of 20
    the sheet 38.5cm x 29cm (15.25in x 11.5in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 79
    £2,268≈ $2,926≈ €2,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Paula Rego, WENDY'S SONG (ROSENTHAL 93), 1992, Etching and aquatint, Proof
    WENDY'S SONG (ROSENTHAL 93), 1992
    Etching
    the sheet 41cm x 35cm (16.25in x 13.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 81
    £945≈ $1,219≈ €1,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Paula Rego, Hey Diddle Diddle, from Nursery Rhymes (R. 47), 1989, Etching and aquatint, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Hey Diddle Diddle, from Nursery Rhymes (R. 47), 1989
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/50
    I. 32.5 x 21.4 cm (12 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.) S. 52 x 38.1 cm (20 1/2 x 15 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 243
    £3,810≈ $4,865≈ €4,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Paula Rego, A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go I, from Nursery Rhymes (R. 59), 1989, Etching and aquatint, on Arches paper, with full margins
    A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go I, from Nursery Rhymes (R. 59), 1989
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/50
    I. 22.4 x 21.7 cm (8 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.) S. 52 x 38.2 cm (20 1/2 x 15 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    £2,159≈ $2,757≈ €2,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗

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