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René Magritte Etchings: Auction Prices

Belgian · 1898–1967

ArtSell has recorded 38 auction results for René Magritte etchings between 2003 and 2026, of which 35 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $750 to $30,600, with a median of $5,513 across 35 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 6 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $30,600 for “Paysage de Baucis (Self Portrait with Hat)” at Cottone Auctions in 2021.

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  1. René Magritte, Le Viol/The Rape, etching on Arches paper, 1934, 336/950
    Le Viol/The Rape
    Etching · Paper · ed. 336/950
    280 x 205mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,000–3,000View at Art+Object ↗
  2. René Magritte, Ceci n'est Pas Une Pipe, etching
    Ceci n'est Pas Une Pipe
    Etching · ed. 4/77
    7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 551
    $11,250≈ £8,371≈ €9,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  3. René Magritte, Le prêtre marié (from the Signe de Survie au Temps d'Amour portfolio), 1968, etching in colors on Rives BFK
    Le prêtre marié (from the Signe de Survie au Temps d'Amour portfolio), 1968
    Etching · Paper
    3¼ h x 5 w in (8 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 192
    $4,064≈ £3,074≈ €3,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. René Magritte, L'oeil, plate 2 from Le lien de paille (The Eye, from The Straw Link) (K. & B. 17), 1968, Etching and aquatint in colours, on Japon nacré paper, with full margins
    L'oeil, plate 2 from Le lien de paille (The Eye, from The Straw Link) (K. & B. 17), 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 17.6 x 14.6 cm (6 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.) S. 27.8 x 22 cm (10 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    £2,540≈ $3,129≈ €3,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. René Magritte, La Valse Hésitation (The Hesitation Waltz) (see K. & B. 13), 1971, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    La Valse Hésitation (The Hesitation Waltz) (see K. & B. 13), 1971After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. 49/150
    I. 18 3/4 x 23 in. (47.6 x 58.4 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    $2,286≈ £1,761≈ €2,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. René Magritte, Le lien de paille (The Straw Link): two plates (K. & B. 16, 19), 1968, Two etching and aquatints in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheets loose (as issued), with title page, colophon, and texts, all contained in the original grey cloth-covered boards and slipcase
    Le lien de paille (The Straw Link): two plates (K. & B. 16, 19), 1968
    Etching · Paper · ed. V/XXV
    both I. various, largest 19.5 x 14.8 cm (7 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.) both S. 28.3 x 22.4 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 285
    £6,985≈ $9,282≈ €8,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. René Magritte, Les Travaux d'Alexandre (from the Il Surrealismo tra le due guerre portfolio), 1962, etching on C.M. Fabriano
    Les Travaux d'Alexandre (from the Il Surrealismo tra le due guerre portfolio), 1962
    Etching
    4¼ h x 5⅝ w in (11 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 238
    $10,710≈ £8,393≈ €9,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. René Magritte, Paysage de Baucis, 1966, etching
    Paysage de Baucis, 1966
    Etching
    8¾ h x 6½ w in (22 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 235
    $9,450≈ £7,405≈ €8,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. René Magritte, Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon), from Le Lien de paille (The Man with a Bowler Hat, from The Straw Link): plate 4 (K. & B. 19), 1968, Etching and aquatint in black and ochre, on Japan paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon), from Le Lien de paille (The Man with a Bowler Hat, from The Straw Link): plate 4 (K. & B. 19), 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. V/XXV
    I. 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (19.7 x 14.9 cm) S. 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    $3,048≈ £2,448≈ €2,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. René Magritte, La Lecon de Musique, Etching
    La Lecon de Musique
    Etching
    6 x 4 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 21
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,500View at Leonard Auction ↗
  11. René Magritte, Untitled, from 'Les Moyens d'Existence', 1968, etching in colours, on Japon nacré paper, with full margins
    Untitled, from 'Les Moyens d'Existence', 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. 98/150
    work 18.5 x 13.5 cm. (7 1/4 x 5 3/8 in.) frame 38 x 31 cm. (14 7/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    HK$20,320≈ $2,592≈ £2,079≈ €2,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$20,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. René Magritte, Pear and rose, 1967, Grabado P / A
    Pear and rose, 1967
    Etching
    20 x 12 cm imagen / 28 x 22 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 280
    Result not publishedEst. MX$28,000–40,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  13. René Magritte, L'Oeil (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    L'Oeil (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching · Paper
    6¾ h x 5⅝ w in (17 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 192
    $6,048≈ £5,021≈ €5,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. René Magritte, L'art de vivre (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1969, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    L'art de vivre (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1969
    Etching · Paper
    5½ h x 4¼ w in (14 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 196
    $3,528≈ £2,929≈ €3,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. René Magritte, Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon) (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon) (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching · Paper
    7½ h x 5½ w in (19 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 198
    $1,638≈ £1,360≈ €1,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. René Magritte, La folie almayer (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    La folie almayer (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching · Paper
    7½ h x 5½ w in (19 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 194
    $2,772≈ £2,301≈ €2,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. René Magritte, La Folie Almayer (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on Japon nacré
    La Folie Almayer (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching
    7⅞ h x 5⅞ w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 124
    $2,304≈ £2,085≈ €2,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. René Magritte, Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon) (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on Japon nacré
    Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon) (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching
    7¾ h x 5¾ w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $2,125≈ £1,923≈ €2,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. René Magritte, L'Art de Vivre (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on Japon nacré
    L'Art de Vivre (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching
    5⅝ h x 4⅜ w in (14 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 126
    $2,000≈ £1,810≈ €2,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. René Magritte, L'Oeil (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968, etching and aquatint in colors on Japon nacré
    L'Oeil (from the Le Lien de Paille portfolio), 1968
    Etching
    7 h x 5¾ w in (18 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 122
    $3,840≈ £3,475≈ €3,956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. René Magritte, L'art de vivre, 1969, etching and acquatinta
    L'art de vivre, 1969
    Etching
    14x11 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 6
    Result not publishedEst. €1,000–1,500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  22. René Magritte, Homme au chapeau melon, 1969, etching
    Homme au chapeau melon, 1969
    Etching
    19,4x14,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 5
    Result not publishedEst. €1,000–1,500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  23. René Magritte, Untitled (Pear and Rose), from Les Moyens d'Existence (Livelihood) (K. & B. 20), 1968, Etching in colours, on Japon nacré paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Pear and Rose), from Les Moyens d'Existence (Livelihood) (K. & B. 20), 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. 98/150
    I. 15.9 x 10.8 cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.) S. 20 x 15.2 cm (7 7/8 x 6 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    £5,292≈ $7,219≈ €6,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. René Magritte, Ceci n‘est pas une pipe (Les Deux Mystères) (from L'Aube à l'Antipode), 1966, etching
    Ceci n‘est pas une pipe (Les Deux Mystères) (from L'Aube à l'Antipode), 1966
    Etching
    7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 216
    $13,750≈ £10,375≈ €12,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. René Magritte, Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon, The Man with a Bowler Hat), plate 4 from Le Lien de paille (The Straw Link) (K. & B. 19), 1969, Etching printed in black and pale ochre, on Japon nacré paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Homme au chapeau melon, The Man with a Bowler Hat), plate 4 from Le Lien de paille (The Straw Link) (K. & B. 19), 1969After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (19.7 x 14.6 cm) S. 11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. (28.3 x 22.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $5,040≈ £3,644≈ €4,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  26. René Magritte, L'Oeil (The Eye), plate 2 from Le Lien de paille (The Straw Link) (K. & B. 17), 1968, Etching and aquatint in colors, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins
    L'Oeil (The Eye), plate 2 from Le Lien de paille (The Straw Link) (K. & B. 17), 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/150
    I. 6 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. (17.5 x 14.6 cm) S. 11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. (28.3 x 22.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    $6,300≈ £4,555≈ €5,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. René Magritte, Composition with bell and ear, Etching
    Composition with bell and ear
    Etching · ed. HC
    Sight: 11" high x 8.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 91
    $750≈ £542≈ €633HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  28. René Magritte, Konvolut von 4 Radierungen, 1952/2003, Jeweils Radierung auf Velin
    Konvolut von 4 Radierungen, 1952/2003
    Etching · Paper · ed. 621/950 bzw. 622/950
    28 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 81
    €744≈ $880≈ £639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. René Magritte, Lart de vivre (From: Le Lien de Paille) 1968 and La Petre Marie (From Signe de Survie au temps dAmor) 1968, etching
    Lart de vivre (From: Le Lien de Paille) 1968 and La Petre Marie (From Signe de Survie au temps dAmor) 1968
    Etching
    image 5.5 x 4.25 inches overall with frame: 13.5 x 11.5 inches, image: 3.5 x 5.5 inches overall with frame: 11 x 13.5 inches,
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5093
    $1,800≈ £1,298≈ €1,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  30. René Magritte, Untitled (from Les Moyens d’Existence), etching in colors
    Untitled (from Les Moyens d’Existence)After the artist
    Etching
    7¼ h x 5¼ w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 341
    $2,125≈ £1,500≈ €1,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. La Leçon de musique, 1968After the artist
    Etching · ed. HC
    5.75 x 4 in. (image). Sheet: 11 1/8 x 9 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 132
    $1,560≈ £1,132≈ €1,324Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  32. L'art de Vivre, plate I from Le Lien de Paille, 1968After the artist
    Etching · ed. VIII/XXV
    5.5 x 4.15 in. (image). Sheet: 11 x 8 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 129
    $1,920≈ £1,393≈ €1,630Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  33. Untitled from Le Lien de paille, 1968After the artist
    Etching · ed. VIII/XXV
    7.75 x 5.5 in. (image). Sheet: 11 x 8 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 131
    $2,160≈ £1,567≈ €1,833Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  34. Le prêtre Marie, from Signe de survie au temps d'amour, 1968After the artist
    Etching · ed. HC
    3.25 x 5 (image). Sheet: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 130
    $4,500≈ £3,266≈ €3,819Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  35. La Comtesse de Monte Cristo, plate I from Aube à l'Antipode, 1966After the artist
    Etching · ed. 77/100
    8 x 6 in. (image). Sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 128
    $7,500≈ £5,443≈ €6,366Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  36. La sourire du diable, plate II from Aube à l'Antipode, 1966
    Etching · ed. I/V
    7 x 5 in (image). Sheet: 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 127A
    $8,400≈ £6,096≈ €7,130Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  37. Untitled, plate IV from Aube à l'Antipode, 1966
    Etching · ed. EA
    7 x 5 in. (image). Sheet: 15 3/8 x 11 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 124
    $12,000≈ £8,708≈ €10,185Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  38. Untitled, plate III from Aube à l'Antipode, 1966
    Etching · ed. EA
    7 x 5 in. (image). Sheet: 15 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 127
    $12,600≈ £9,144≈ €10,694Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  39. Les Deux Mystères, from Aube à l'Antipode, 1966
    Etching
    7 x 5 in. (image). Sheet: 14 7/8 x 11 1/8 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 126
    $15,000≈ £10,885≈ €12,731Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  40. Paysage de Baucis (Self Portrait with Hat), 1966
    Etching · ed. HC
    8.5 x 6.25 in. (image). Sheet: 15 x 11 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 122
    $30,600≈ £22,206≈ €25,972Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  41. René Magritte, Lessines 1898 - Bruxelles 1967 / La Petre Marie (from Signe de Survie au Temps d'Amour), 1968, etching a colori on paper
    Lessines 1898 - Bruxelles 1967 / La Petre Marie (from Signe de Survie au Temps d'Amour), 1968
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    9 x 14 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 125
    Result not publishedEst. €400–600View at Wannenes ↗
  42. René Magritte, L'Oeil (The Eye), 1968, Etching and aquatint in colours, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins
    L'Oeil (The Eye), 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. 142/150
    I. 17.5 x 14.5 cm (6 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.) S. 28.4 x 22.8 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    £6,250≈ $8,086≈ €6,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  43. René Magritte, La folie Almayer, 1968, colour etching on Vélin of BFK Rives (with watermark)
    La folie Almayer, 1968
    Etching · Paper
    19.8 x 15 cm (print size), 28.2 x 23 cm (sheet size)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1298
    €1,280≈ $1,434≈ £1,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–3,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  44. René Magritte, Le Viol/The Rape, etching on Arches paper, 1934, 336/950
    Le Viol/The Rape
    Etching · Paper · ed. 336/950
    280 x 205mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,000–3,000View at Art+Object ↗
  45. René Magritte, Paysage de Baucis, 1966, Etching
    Paysage de Baucis, 1966
    Etching · ed. edition of 100
    22.5 x 17 cm (8.8 x 6.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 172
    €14,375≈ $16,317≈ £12,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  46. René Magritte, La Leçon de musique 1968, 1898, etching and aquatint on japanese paper
    La Leçon de musique 1968, 1898
    Etching · Paper · ed. II/XXV
    15x10 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  47. René Magritte, Auktion 401, Los 54, 1962, Radierung auf Velin
    Auktion 401, Los 54, 1962
    Etching · Paper · ed. 32/60
    Van Ham · · Lot 54
    €11,610≈ $13,731≈ £10,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  48. René Magritte, Homme au Chapeau Melon, 1966-1967, acvaforte
    Homme au Chapeau Melon, 1966-1967
    Etching
    15x20
    Artmark · · Lot 304
    €2,500≈ $2,962≈ £2,225HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,500View at Artmark ↗
  49. Homme au Chapeau Melon, from Le Lien de Paille (K. & B. 19), 1968
    Etching · Paper · ed. 78/150
    7-7/8 x 5-7/8 in. (plate) 10-7/8 x 8-1/2 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 577
    $1,400≈ £1,030≈ €1,170HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  50. René Magritte, La leçon de musique (The Music Lesson), 1968, Etching and aquatint in colours, on Japon nacré paper, with full margins (deckle on two sides),
    La leçon de musique (The Music Lesson), 1968After the artist
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 15 x 10 cm (5 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.) S. 27.5 x 22 cm (10 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    £500≈ $723≈ €637Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗

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