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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, Untitled, Etching on Wove Paper Ca. 1981, "Grey Open with White Paint"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper · ed. 52/79
    H 20.25" W 26"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1040
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Robert Motherwell, Black Flag, Etching
    Black Flag
    Etching
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 691
    $2,560≈ £2,081≈ €2,392Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  3. Robert Motherwell, Barcelona Elegy to the Spanish Republic (E. & B. 533), 1991, Etching and aquatint colors, on German etching paper, with full margins
    Barcelona Elegy to the Spanish Republic (E. & B. 533), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 13/50
    I. 21 1/8 x 27 1/2 in. (53.7 x 69.9 cm) S. 26 7/8 x 32 3/4 in. (68.3 x 83.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    $8,890≈ £7,277≈ €8,362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Motherwell, Calligraphic Study V (E. & B. 198), 1976, Etching and aquatint in colors, on HMP laid paper, with full margins
    Calligraphic Study V (E. & B. 198), 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/30
    I. 8 3/4 x 11 7/8 in. (22.2 x 30.2 cm) S. 22 3/4 x 18 in. (57.8 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 271
    $3,810≈ £3,119≈ €3,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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 270
    $7,620≈ £6,237≈ €7,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Motherwell, La Casa de la Mancha (E. & B. 349), 1984, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Whatman paper, with full margins
    La Casa de la Mancha (E. & B. 349), 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. 48/70
    I. 17 5/8 x 23 1/2 in. (44.8 x 59.7 cm) S. 24 3/8 x 29 7/8 in. (61.9 x 75.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $3,302≈ £2,594≈ €3,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Motherwell, Riverrun, 1988, etching and aquatint in colors
    Riverrun, 1988
    Etching
    10⅞ h x 19⅝ w in (28 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 210
    $5,670≈ £4,549≈ €5,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Robert Motherwell, Yellow Flight, Color etching and aquatint on Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper, 1986
    Yellow Flight
    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/45
    Image: 9.8"h x 23.7" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 15
    $3,800≈ £3,038≈ €3,494HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Robert Motherwell, Primal Sign II, 1980, etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching
    Primal Sign II, 1980
    Etching
    22½ h x 9⅝ w in (57 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 254
    $2,772≈ £2,224≈ €2,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Robert Motherwell, Yellow Chord, 1981, etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching
    Yellow Chord, 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/50
    27½ h x 10½ w in (70 x 27 cm)
    Van Ham · · Lot 10
    €4,620≈ $5,011≈ £4,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  11. Robert Motherwell, Three Forms, 1988, Farbradierung auf Velin
    Three Forms, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 24/50
    30 x 60cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 76
    €4,909≈ $5,245≈ £4,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. Robert Motherwell, Sirens I, 1988, Farbradierung auf Velin
    Sirens I, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 24/97
    27,5 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 77
    €3,719≈ $3,973≈ £3,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Robert Motherwell, Delta, 1982, lift-ground etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching paper
    Delta, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    17⅝ h x 23½ w in (45 x 60 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 384
    $4,750≈ £3,991≈ €4,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  14. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (E. & B. 182), 1975, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Untitled (E. & B. 182), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/96
    I. 9 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (25.1 x 29.8 cm) S. 30 x 22 1/8 in. (76.2 x 56.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    $5,292≈ £4,677≈ €5,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  15. Robert Motherwell, Primal Sign V (copper), 1981, etching and aquatint in colors on Arches Cover
    Primal Sign V (copper), 1981
    Etching · Paper
    23½ h x 16½ w in (60 x 42 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 253
    $2,125≈ £1,923≈ €2,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Robert Motherwell, Lament for Lorca, 1991, etching on Arches
    Lament for Lorca, 1991
    Etching · Paper
    19 h x 23½ w in (48 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 345
    $3,500≈ £2,879≈ €3,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Robert Motherwell, Blue Gesture (Gesto azul), 1988, Grabado al aguatinta 40 / 75
    Blue Gesture (Gesto azul), 1988
    Etching · ed. 40/75
    49 x 40 cm imagen / 87 x 65 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$100,000–130,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  18. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (State II), 1977, etching in colors
    Untitled (State II), 1977
    Etching
    6 h x 8½ w in (15 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 283
    $1,638≈ £1,257≈ €1,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  19. Robert Motherwell, Black Flag, 1983, etching on Georges Duchêne of Larroque handmade paper
    Black Flag, 1983
    Etching · Paper
    11¾ h x 15⅝ w in (30 x 40 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 264
    $3,500≈ £2,617≈ €3,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Robert Motherwell, Stephen's Iron Crown Etched, 1982, aquatint and lift-ground etching on German Etching
    Stephen's Iron Crown Etched, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    15⅝ h x 19¾ w in (40 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 274
    $5,250≈ £3,925≈ €4,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Robert Motherwell, Primal Sign V (Copper) (E. & B. 280), 1981, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Primal Sign V (Copper) (E. & B. 280), 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/28
    I. 23 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (59.7 x 41.9 cm) S. 33 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (85.1 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    $2,394≈ £1,731≈ €2,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  22. Robert Motherwell, Gray Open with White Paint (E. & B. 279), 1981, Etching and pochoir in black and white, on gray Auvergne à la Main Richard de Bas handmade paper, the full sheet
    Gray Open with White Paint (E. & B. 279), 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. 63/79
    S. 19 7/8 x 26 1/4 in. (50.5 x 66.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $3,276≈ £2,369≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  23. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (E. & B. 138), 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Untitled (E. & B. 138), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/46
    I. 35 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (89.5 x 45.1 cm) S. 41 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. (105.1 x 61.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    $3,276≈ £2,369≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  24. Robert Motherwell, Gray Open with White Paint, 1981, soft ground etching and pochoir on gray Auvergne à la Main Richard de Bas handmade paper
    Gray Open with White Paint, 1981
    Etching · Paper
    19½ h x 26 w in (50 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $3,000≈ £2,203≈ €2,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Robert Motherwell, LIFT-GROUND, 1976, ETCHING AND AQUATINT IN COLORS ON J.B. GREEN PAPER
    LIFT-GROUND, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/75
    H 19.75" W 15.75" GESTURE III (STATE I)
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1006
    Result not publishedEst. $6,000–8,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  26. Robert Motherwell, LIFT-GROUND, 1976, ETCHING AND AQUATINT IN COLORS ON J.B. GREEN PAPER
    LIFT-GROUND, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/75
    H 19.75" W 15.625" GESTURE I (STATE I)
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1005
    Result not publishedEst. $6,000–8,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  27. Black Mountain, State II, 1983
    Etching · ed. 4/32
    24 1/2 x 31 in. Framed 25 1/2 x 32 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 10
    $12,600≈ £9,130≈ €10,696Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  28. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the Dutch Linen Suite), 1974, lift-ground etching and aquatint on Dutch Linen handmade paper
    Untitled (from the Dutch Linen Suite), 1974
    Etching · Linen
    41⅜ h x 29⅜ w in (105 x 75 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 201
    $2,500≈ £1,807≈ €2,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  29. Robert Motherwell, Altamira Elegy, 1980, etching and aquatint on Arches Cover paper
    Altamira Elegy, 1980
    Etching · Paper
    9 h x 11⅞ w in (23 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 570
    $1,875≈ £1,327≈ €1,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, from Basque Suite, Etching
    Untitled, from Basque Suite
    Etching
    40.5" high x 28" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $1,900≈ £1,339≈ €1,556HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  31. Robert Motherwell, Ulysses portfolio; and book (E. & B. 445.1-22, 446-467), 1988, The complete deluxe set of 62 etchings, including the suite of 22 etchings (20 in colors) and the bound set of 40 etchings (comprised of 22 line etchings, 20 in colors, and 18 etched Roman numerals), on Johannot paper, with full margins, with novel by James Joyce, the suite loose and the book bound (as issued)
    Ulysses portfolio; and book (E. & B. 445.1-22, 446-467), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 12/40
    I. (20) 4 3/8 x 6 1/8 in. (11.1 x 15.6 cm) (2) 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (15.6 x 15.6 cm) all S. 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm) portfolio 14 x 10 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (35.6 x 27 x 4.1 cm) book 13 1/2 x 11 x 5 in. (34.3 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $27,720≈ £19,850≈ €23,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Robert Motherwell, A la pintura: Red 4-7, etching and letterpress in colors on J.B. Green white wove paper
    A la pintura: Red 4-7
    Etching · Paper
    25½ h x 38 w in (65 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 329
    $2,600≈ £1,958≈ €2,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Untitled, 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 12/50
    I. 23 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (60 x 49.8 cm) S. 41 1/4 x 29 3/8 in. (104.8 x 74.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    $4,375≈ £3,429≈ €3,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Robert Motherwell, Ulysses portfolio; and book, 1988, The deluxe set including the suite of 22 etchings (20 in colors), on Johannot paper, with full margins, all contained in the original blue cloth-covered clamshell portfolio with printed label, and novel by James Joyce, the suite loose and the book bound (as issued)
    Ulysses portfolio; and book, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 12/40
    I. (20) 4 3/8 x 6 1/8 in. (11.1 x 15.6 cm) (2) 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (15.6 x 15.6 cm) all S. 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm) Portfolio 14 x 10 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (35.6 x 27 x 4.1 cm) Book 13 1/2 x 11 x 5 in. (34.3 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1973, (Engberg/Banach 134) , lift-ground, etching with aquatint on Arches Paper
    Untitled, 1973, (Engberg/Banach 134) , lift-ground
    Etching · Paper · ed. 5/50
    35.5 x 23.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 253
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  36. Robert Motherwell, Australian Stone, 1984, etching and aquatint with chine collé
    Australian Stone, 1984
    Etching
    24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $6,175≈ £4,778≈ €5,678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Robert Motherwell, Ulysses portfolio; and book, 1988, The deluxe set including the suite of 22 etchings (20 in colors), on Johannot paper, with full margins, all contained in the original blue cloth-covered clamshell portfolio with printed label, and novel by James Joyce, the suite loose and the book bound (as issued)
    Ulysses portfolio; and book, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    I. (20) 4 3/8 x 6 1/8 in. (11.1 x 15.6 cm) (2) 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (15.6 x 15.6 cm) all S. 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm) Portfolio 14 x 10 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (35.6 x 27 x 4.1 cm) Book 13 1/2 x 11 x 5 in. (34.3 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $32,500≈ £25,339≈ €29,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (state I), 1977-84, Etching and aquatint, on ochre Richard de Bas handmade paper, with full margins
    Untitled (state I), 1977-84
    Etching · Paper · ed. 9/30
    I. 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (24.8 x 29.8 cm) S. 15 x 16 5/8 in. (38.1 x 42.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $2,500≈ £1,922≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  39. Robert Motherwell, Red Sea II, 1979, Etching and aquatint in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    Red Sea II, 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/100
    I. 23 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (59.7 x 50.2 cm) S. 34 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (86.7 x 73 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $10,625≈ £8,168≈ €9,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Robert Motherwell, Red Open with White Line, 1979, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper, the full sheet
    Red Open with White Line, 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 31/56
    S. 18 1/8 x 35 1/2 in. (46 x 90.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $11,875≈ £9,058≈ €10,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Robert Motherwell, L'Amour, 1984, Etching, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    L'Amour, 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/18
    I. 4 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (11.4 x 14.6 cm) S. 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    $3,000≈ £2,149≈ €2,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  42. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1975, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Untitled, 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 53/96
    I. 10 x 12 in. (25.4 x 30.5 cm) S. 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $3,750≈ £2,686≈ €3,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  43. Robert Motherwell, Australian Stone, 1984, Etching and aquatint in colors, with chine collé to Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper, with full margins
    Australian Stone, 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/52
    I. 17 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. (44.5 x 59.1 cm) S. 24 x 29 3/4 in. (61 x 75.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    $9,375≈ £6,714≈ €7,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Robert Motherwell, Dutch Linen Suite: one plate, 1974, Etching and aquatint, on Dutch Linen paper, with full margins
    Dutch Linen Suite: one plate, 1974
    Etching · Linen · ed. IV/VII
    I. 19 5/8 x 15 7/8 in. (49.8 x 40.3 cm) S. 29 x 24 3/4 in. (73.7 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 246
    $2,500≈ £1,895≈ €2,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Robert Motherwell, Naples Yellow Open, 1984, Etching and aquatint in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins
    Naples Yellow Open, 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. 37/62
    I. 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (29.8 x 45.1 cm) S. 19 3/8 x 25 in. (49.2 x 63.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    $2,000≈ £1,516≈ €1,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  46. Robert Motherwell, Calligraphic Study I, 1976, Etching and aquatint, on HMP handmade paper, with full margins
    Calligraphic Study I, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/30
    I. 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (14.9 x 20 cm) S. 21 3/4 x 18 in. (55.2 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    $2,750≈ £2,085≈ €2,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Sirens II, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 36/69
    14-3/4 x 18-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 407
    $3,000≈ £2,305≈ €2,684HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  48. Sirens I, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 36/49
    14-3/4 x 18-13/4 in. (plate) 22-1/4 x 26 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 406
    $4,000≈ £3,074≈ €3,578HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  49. Robert Motherwell, Gauloises Bleues, Etching
    Gauloises Bleues
    Etching
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 163
    $5,625≈ £4,347≈ €5,132Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  50. Robert Motherwell, House of Atreus; and España II, 1983, Two etchings with aquatint in colors, on Moulin du Gué Rives de Lin paper, with full margins
    House of Atreus; and España II, 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. 27/40
    España I. 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (19.7 x 14.6 cm) House I. 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (12.1 x 9.5 cm) both approx. S. 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (31.1 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $2,375≈ £1,876≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗

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