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Robert Motherwell Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1915–1991

ArtSell has recorded 127 auction results for Robert Motherwell etchings between 2001 and 2026, of which 120 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $700 to $47,500, with a median of $3,276 across 119 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 7 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $47,500 for “Ulysses portfolio and book” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Robert Motherwell, Yellow Chord, 1981, etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching
    Yellow Chord, 1981
    Etching
    27½ h x 10½ w in (70 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 207
    $2,816≈ £2,083≈ €2,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Robert Motherwell, Black Mountain (State 1), 1983, lift-ground etching and aquatint on white Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade
    Black Mountain (State 1), 1983
    Etching
    14¾ h x 20½ w in (37 x 52 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 206
    $2,560≈ £1,893≈ €2,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Robert Motherwell, Riverrun (E. & B. 468), 1988, Etching and aquatint in colours, on German etching paper, with full margins
    Riverrun (E. & B. 468), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/37
    I. 27.6 x 50.2 cm (10 7/8 x 19 3/4 in.) S. 47.2 x 68.7 cm (18 5/8 x 27 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 350
    £2,064≈ $2,786≈ €2,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Motherwell, Red Sea III (Belknap 292, Engberg/Banach 316), 1983, Etching and aquatint in colors on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper
    Red Sea III (Belknap 292, Engberg/Banach 316), 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. 67/70
    plate 28 1/2 x 11 3/4in (72.4 x 29.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 85
    $7,040≈ £5,298≈ €6,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Robert Motherwell, Black Mountain (State II Red) (E. & B. 302), 1983, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper, with full margins
    Black Mountain (State II Red) (E. & B. 302), 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. IX/X
    I. 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (45.1 x 59.7 cm) S. 24 x 31 in. (61 x 78.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    $7,740≈ £5,881≈ €6,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Motherwell, Signs on White, 1981, Etching
    Signs on White, 1981
    Etching · ed. 6/59
    27.5 x 33.5 in
    Woodard Lipe Fine Art & Auction · · Lot 152
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Woodard Lipe Fine Art & Auction ↗
  7. Robert Motherwell, Window (E. & B. 515), 1991, Etching and carborundum in colors, on Whatman paper, with full margins
    Window (E. & B. 515), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/7
    I. 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (29.8 x 40 cm) S. 21 1/4 x 25 in. (54 x 63.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 309
    $3,354≈ £2,484≈ €2,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Motherwell, Three Forms (E. & B. 469), 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    Three Forms (E. & B. 469), 1988
    Etching · Paper
    I. 11 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (29.8 x 60.3 cm) S. 19 1/2 x 31 in. (49.5 x 78.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    $5,160≈ £3,822≈ €4,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Motherwell, Put Out All Flags (E. & B. 263), 1980, Etching and aquatint in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    Put Out All Flags (E. & B. 263), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 41/50
    I. 11 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (29.8 x 50.2 cm) S. 21 x 29 in. (53.3 x 73.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 306
    $5,160≈ £3,822≈ €4,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Robert Motherwell, At the Edge, 1984, etching and aquatint in colors on Auvergne à la Main Richard de Bas handmade
    At the Edge, 1984
    Etching
    15⅝ h x 18⅜ w in (40 x 47 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $7,680≈ £5,670≈ €6,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, from Paroles Peintes III, 1967, open bite, etching on paper
    Untitled, from Paroles Peintes III, 1967, open bite
    Etching · Paper · ed. 54/200
    9.75 x 6.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 258
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  12. Robert Motherwell, #1, from Hollow Men Suite (Engberg/Belknap 368, Banach 336), 1986, Etching and aquatint on cream Moriki chine collé with wove support
    #1, from Hollow Men Suite (Engberg/Belknap 368, Banach 336), 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. 31/49
    plate 4 1/2 x 5 7/8in (11.4 x 14.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 80
    $1,024≈ £757≈ €869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Robert Motherwell, Cyclops, 1988, etching in color on Johannot paper
    Cyclops, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    13"h, 10"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 316
    $1,088≈ £807≈ €925Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–600View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  14. Robert Motherwell, James Joyce (Frontispiece A) (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching on Johannot
    James Joyce (Frontispiece A) (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $1,016≈ £753≈ €870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Robert Motherwell, Communicants (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Communicants (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 215
    $1,207≈ £898≈ €1,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  16. Robert Motherwell, Architecture (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Architecture (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 213
    $1,016≈ £756≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  17. Robert Motherwell, May Linen Suite #7, 1990, etching on Twinrocker May Linen
    May Linen Suite #7, 1990
    Etching · Linen
    10¾ h x 14¾ w in (27 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 216
    $889≈ £662≈ €755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  18. Robert Motherwell, Calligraphic Study I (Engberg/Banach 194, Belknap 159), 1976, Etching and aquatint on pale gray-green Trent HMP paper
    Calligraphic Study I (Engberg/Banach 194, Belknap 159), 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/30
    plate 6 x 8in (15.2 x 20.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 164
    $1,152≈ £879≈ €998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (State I) (Belknap 181, Engberg/Banach 325), 1977/1984, Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring on blue Auvergne à la Main Richard de Bas handmade paper
    Untitled (State I) (Belknap 181, Engberg/Banach 325), 1977/1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/30
    plate 8 x 9 7/8in (20.3 x 25.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 203
    $8,960≈ £6,847≈ €7,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, Etchings; THE TOWER & THE STREETS
    Untitled
    Etching
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 197
    $1,152≈ £875≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  21. Robert Motherwell, CYCLOPS & PHILOLOGY, Etchings
    CYCLOPS & PHILOLOGY
    Etching
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 196
    $1,152≈ £875≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  22. Robert Motherwell, Blackened sun (Sol ennegrecido), 1984, Aguafuerte sobre papel, Ejemplar 6 de 30
    Blackened sun (Sol ennegrecido), 1984
    Etching · Paper
    Tamaño de la imagen: 86 x 58 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 31
    COP 7,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 7,000,000–14,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  23. Robert Motherwell, Signs on White (Engberg/Banach 284), 1981, Etching and aquatint on wove paper
    Signs on White (Engberg/Banach 284), 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    20 3/8 x 27 5/8in (51.8 x 70.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 286
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Robert Motherwell, The Bed (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    The Bed (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $1,122≈ £836≈ €963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Robert Motherwell, History (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    History (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $1,080≈ £805≈ €927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Robert Motherwell, Scylla and Charybdis (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in color on Johannot
    Scylla and Charybdis (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $1,270≈ £954≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  27. Robert Motherwell, Hades (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in color on Johannot
    Hades (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 5⅞ w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 201
    $1,397≈ £1,049≈ €1,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  28. Robert Motherwell, Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4½ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 219
    $1,397≈ £1,049≈ €1,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  29. Robert Motherwell, The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 221
    $1,016≈ £763≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. Robert Motherwell, Put Out All Flags (Engberg/Banach 263, Belknap 239), 1980, Etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching paper
    Put Out All Flags (Engberg/Banach 263, Belknap 239), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 11/50
    plate 11 3/4 x 19 7/8in (29.8 x 50.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 76
    $4,608≈ £3,363≈ €3,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Robert Motherwell, Calligraphic Study I (Engberg/Banach 194, Belknap 159), 1976, Etching and aquatint on pale gray-green Trent HMP paper
    Calligraphic Study I (Engberg/Banach 194, Belknap 159), 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/30
    plate 6 x 8in (15.2 x 20.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Robert Motherwell, The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $1,016≈ £749≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Robert Motherwell, Midnight (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Midnight (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6¼ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 146
    $1,651≈ £1,217≈ €1,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Robert Motherwell, The Poet's Eye, 1989-90, etching with aquatint in colors and carborundum on Whatman
    The Poet's Eye, 1989-90
    Etching
    17¾ h x 23¾ w in (45 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $4,064≈ £2,995≈ €3,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (Engberg & Banach 181), 1975, Etching with aquatint on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (Engberg & Banach 181), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/69
    plate 9 3/8 x 11 7/8in (23.8 x 30.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Robert Motherwell, La Casa de la Mancha (Engberg & Banach 349), 1984, Etching and aquatint in colors on Whatman paper
    La Casa de la Mancha (Engberg & Banach 349), 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    plate 17 5/8 x 23 5/8in (44.7 x 60cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 128
    $6,400≈ £4,769≈ €5,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  37. Robert Motherwell, The Streets (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    The Streets (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $1,080≈ £817≈ €972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Robert Motherwell, Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4½ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 233
    $1,778≈ £1,349≈ €1,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  39. Robert Motherwell, History (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    History (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 231
    $1,397≈ £1,060≈ €1,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  40. Robert Motherwell, The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 233
    $1,524≈ £1,225≈ €1,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Robert Motherwell, Hades (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in color on Johannot
    Hades (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 5⅞ w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 231
    $2,032≈ £1,633≈ €1,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Robert Motherwell, Delta (E. & B. 290), 1982, Etching and aquatint in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    Delta (E. & B. 290), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    I. 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (44.5 x 59.7 cm) S. 27 3/8 x 33 1/4 in. (69.5 x 84.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $2,032≈ £1,633≈ €1,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Robert Motherwell, Signs on White (E. & B. 284), 1981, Etching and aquatint, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    Signs on White (E. & B. 284), 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/59
    I. 20 1/4 x 27 1/2 in. (51.4 x 69.9 cm) S. 27 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. (69.9 x 85.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $2,794≈ £2,245≈ €2,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Robert Motherwell, Nymph (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Nymph (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $1,016≈ £824≈ €988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Robert Motherwell, Music (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Music (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 222
    $2,032≈ £1,648≈ €1,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Robert Motherwell, The Bed (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    The Bed (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 230
    $1,512≈ £1,189≈ €1,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  47. Robert Motherwell, Star of the Sea (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988, etching in colors on Johannot
    Star of the Sea (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 231
    $1,071≈ £842≈ €1,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. Robert Motherwell, Black Gesture on Copper Ground, 1981, etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching
    Black Gesture on Copper Ground, 1981
    Etching
    27⅝ h x 10⅝ w in (70 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 160
    $3,024≈ £2,354≈ €2,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  49. Robert Motherwell, Delta, 1981, lift-ground etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching paper
    Delta, 1981
    Etching · Paper
    17½ h x 23¼ w in (44 x 59 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 164
    $2,520≈ £1,962≈ €2,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  50. Robert Motherwell, Stephen's Iron Crown Etched, 1981-82, etching and aquatint on German etching paper, initialed and
    Stephen's Iron Crown Etched, 1981-82
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/66
    15.75 x 19.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 279
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗

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