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Robert Motherwell Lithographs: Auction Prices

American · 1915–1991

ArtSell has recorded 289 auction results for Robert Motherwell lithographs between 1995 and 2026, of which 265 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $45 to $75,000, with a median of $2,581 across 264 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 14 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $75,000 for “I.H. Series No. 26” at Phillips in 2018.

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  1. Robert Motherwell, Color, Lithograph on Handmade Japanese Kitata Paper
    Color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/50
    Kodner Galleries · · Lot 20
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Kodner Galleries ↗
  2. Robert Motherwell, Summertime in Italy (with Lines), 1966, Lithograph on Rives BFK Paper
    Summertime in Italy (with Lines), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 21.4" W 15.7"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1040
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  3. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green
    Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 17⅜ w in (57 x 44 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 202
    $2,048≈ £1,515≈ €1,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971, lithograph in colors on J.B. Green
    Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971
    Lithograph
    22 h x 17⅜ w in (56 x 44 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 205
    $3,328≈ £2,462≈ €2,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Robert Motherwell, Newport Opera, 1979, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Newport Opera, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 13½ w in (51 x 34 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 141
    $1,216≈ £903≈ €1,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  6. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the New York International portfolio), 1966, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (from the New York International portfolio), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    19 h x 14 w in (48 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 142
    $1,216≈ £903≈ €1,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Robert Motherwell, Black on Black, 1978, lithograph on natural Kitakata handmade Chine-collé to Black Arches Cover
    Black on Black, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    21⅝ h x 16 w in (55 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 214
    $2,560≈ £1,901≈ €2,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  8. Robert Motherwell, Art 1981 Chicago, Litografía sin número de tiraje
    Art 1981 Chicago
    Lithograph
    58 x 38 cm medidas de la imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 129
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$12,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  9. Robert Motherwell, Black with No Way Out, from El Negro (Belknap 285, Engberg/Banach 313, Tyler 434), 1983, Lithograph in black and red on TGL handmade paper
    Black with No Way Out, from El Negro (Belknap 285, Engberg/Banach 313, Tyler 434), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/98
    sheet 15 x 37 3/4in (38.1 x 95.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 86
    $25,600≈ £19,264≈ €22,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Robert Motherwell, Summertime in Italy (with Lines), 1966, Lithograph on Rives BFK Paper
    Summertime in Italy (with Lines), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 21.4" W 15.7"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1018
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  11. Robert Motherwell, Tricolor (for XXe Siècle), 1973, offset lithograph on Arches Cover
    Tricolor (for XXe Siècle), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    12¼ h x 9½ w in (31 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 219
    $128≈ £96≈ €111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Robert Motherwell, New York Cultural Institutions (from the New York, New York portfolio), 1982, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover mould-made paper with embossing
    New York Cultural Institutions (from the New York, New York portfolio), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    30¼ h x 22½ w in (77 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 247
    $1,408≈ £1,047≈ €1,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, Lithograph
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 32/225
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 135
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  14. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from The Basque Suite), 1971, lithograph in colors on J.B. Green
    Untitled (from The Basque Suite), 1971
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 17⅛ w in (57 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 185
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1973, lithograph on Georges Duchene Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper
    Untitled, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/50
    35.5"h, 23.75"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 314
    Result not publishedEst. $900–1,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  16. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1975, lithograph on Georges Duchene Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper
    Untitled, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/52
    35.875"h, 23.75"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 313
    Result not publishedEst. $900–1,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  17. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1975, lithograph on Georges Duchene Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper
    Untitled, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 20/53
    35.875"h, 23.75"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 312
    $1,408≈ £1,054≈ €1,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  18. Summertime in Italy (with Lines) (E.& B. 35), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 22-1/4 x 17-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 63
    $1,400≈ £1,037≈ €1,193HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  19. Robert Motherwell, Newport Opera, 1979, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Newport Opera, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 13½ w in (51 x 34 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 216
    $960≈ £709≈ €815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  20. Robert Motherwell, Je t'aime, from Three Poems (Engberg/Banach 409, Belknap 375), 1988, Lithograph in colors with handmade Japanese chine appliqué on Arches support
    Je t'aime, from Three Poems (Engberg/Banach 409, Belknap 375), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    plate 18 1/4 x 11in (46.3 x 27.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    $205≈ £155≈ €178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1978, lithograph in colors with Chine-collé on Arches Cover and Kitakata
    Untitled, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    19¼ h x 19½ w in (49 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 228
    $1,905≈ £1,436≈ €1,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Robert Motherwell, America – La France Variations IX, 1984, lithograph and paper collage on paper
    America – La France Variations IX, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. II/XVIII
    73 x 55.2 cm (28 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    £1,290≈ $1,718≈ €1,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Robert Motherwell, Through Black Emerge Purified, 1983, lithograph on paper
    Through Black Emerge Purified, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 90/98
    38.1 x 95.9 cm (15 x 37 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    £387≈ $515≈ €444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Phillips ↗
  24. Robert Motherwell, Madrid Suite E (from the Madrid Suite), 1966, lithograph on Arches Cover
    Madrid Suite E (from the Madrid Suite), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    22⅜ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $1,524≈ £1,125≈ €1,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Robert Motherwell, Lines for St. Gallen, 1971, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover
    Lines for St. Gallen, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅜ h x 22 w in (70 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 206
    $1,778≈ £1,312≈ €1,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Robert Motherwell, Carnegie Hall, 1982, lithograph with screenprinting on Arches Cover paper
    Carnegie Hall, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 181/250
    30.25"h, 25.5"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 317
    $2,176≈ £1,614≈ €1,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,200View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  27. Robert Motherwell, Black with No Way Out, from El Negro (T. 434, E. & B. 313), 1983, Lithograph in colors, on TGL handmade paper, the full sheet
    Black with No Way Out, from El Negro (T. 434, E. & B. 313), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. I/XIV
    S. 14 7/8 x 37 3/4 in. (37.8 x 95.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $12,255≈ £9,018≈ €10,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Robert Motherwell, Summer Trident, Lithograph
    Summer Trident
    Lithograph · ed. PP
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 154
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at Leonard Auction ↗
  29. Robert Motherwell, Soot-Black Stone, #2, 1975, lithograph on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade
    Soot-Black Stone, #2, 1975
    Lithograph
    29⅞ h x 18 w in (76 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 217
    $635≈ £473≈ €539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  30. Robert Motherwell, Poe's Abyss, 1975, lithograph on white Arjomari mould-made
    Poe's Abyss, 1975
    Lithograph
    40¾ h x 33⅝ w in (104 x 85 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 212
    $953≈ £709≈ €809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  31. Robert Motherwell, Soot-Black Stone, #3, 1975, lithograph on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade
    Soot-Black Stone, #3, 1975
    Lithograph
    29⅞ h x 18 w in (76 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 218
    $635≈ £473≈ €539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  32. Robert Motherwell, Soot-Black Stone, #4, 1975, lithograph on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade
    Soot-Black Stone, #4, 1975
    Lithograph
    29⅞ h x 18 w in (76 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 219
    $635≈ £473≈ €539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Robert Motherwell, Soot-Black Stone, #5, 1975, lithograph on Georges Duchêne Hawthorne of Larroque handmade
    Soot-Black Stone, #5, 1975
    Lithograph
    29⅞ h x 18 w in (76 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 220
    $1,016≈ £756≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Robert Motherwell, Black Sun (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988, lithograph and linocut in colors with chine-appliqué
    Black Sun (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph
    10½ h x 13⅝ w in (27 x 35 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 211
    $3,556≈ £2,646≈ €3,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  35. Robert Motherwell, New York Cultural Institutions (from the New York, New York portfolio), 1982, lithograph in colors with embossing on Arches Cover mould-made
    New York Cultural Institutions (from the New York, New York portfolio), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22½ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 222
    $762≈ £571≈ €654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Robert Motherwell, Elegy Study (Engberg/Banach 240, Belknap 209), 1979, Lithograph on Twinrocker handmade paper
    Elegy Study (Engberg/Banach 240, Belknap 209), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 25 x 37 1/4in (63.5 x 94.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 24
    $8,320≈ £6,330≈ €7,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  37. Robert Motherwell, Harvest in Scotland, 1973, Lithograph in colors
    Harvest in Scotland, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 69
    91.4 x 45.8 cm (35.9 x 18 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 97
    €5,092≈ $5,931≈ £4,504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  38. Robert Motherwell, Long Point Gallery: Music for Long Point; and Music for J.S. Bach (E. & B. 442 & 471), 1988 & 1989, Two lithographs in colors, on Japanese Okawara handmade Chine collé and red Moriki handmade Chine collé to Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Long Point Gallery: Music for Long Point; and Music for J.S. Bach (E. & B. 442 & 471), 1988 & 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. II/XV
    Long Point Gallery I. 14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (36.2 x 26.7 cm) Music for J.S. Bach I. 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (37.5 x 29.8 cm) Long Point Gallery S. 21 7/8 x 15 in. (55.6 x 38.1 cm) Music for J.S. Bach S. 22 1/2 x 15 in. (57.2 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 326
    $2,580≈ £1,929≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Robert Motherwell, Summertime in Italy (with Blue): two plates; Summertime in Italy (with Crayon); and Untitled, from 9 portfolio (E. & B. 32, 36 & 56), 1966-67, Four lithographs, two in blue, on Arches Cover and Arches Buff papers, with full margins
    Summertime in Italy (with Blue): two plates; Summertime in Italy (with Crayon); and Untitled, from 9 portfolio (E. & B. 32, 36 & 56), 1966-67
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/100
    all I. various sizes smallest S. 22 1/8 x 17 1/8 in. (56.2 x 43.5 cm) largest S. 30 x 22 1/2 in. (76.2 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 325
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Robert Motherwell, Calligraphy, 1966, Lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Calligraphy, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 77/80
    19 x 26 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 53
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  41. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the New York International portfolio), 1966, lithograph
    Untitled (from the New York International portfolio), 1966
    Lithograph
    22 h x 17 w in (56 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $2,794≈ £2,093≈ €2,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971, lithograph in colors on J.B. Green
    Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971
    Lithograph
    20⅝ h x 17⅛ w in (52 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $2,794≈ £2,093≈ €2,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Robert Motherwell, Chair, 1972, lithograph in colors on Rives
    Chair, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    34 h x 25⅛ w in (86 x 64 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 233
    $826≈ £614≈ €704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Robert Motherwell, Lines for St. Gallen (Engberg/Banach 106), 1971, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
    Lines for St. Gallen (Engberg/Banach 106), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/80
    sheet 27 1/4 x 22in (69.5 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 287
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Robert Motherwell, Chair, 1972, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Chair, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 41/300
    86 x 63,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 70
    €185≈ $216≈ £161Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  46. Robert Motherwell, Newport Opera, 1979, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Newport Opera, 1979
    Lithograph
    20 h x 13½ w in (51 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $1,016≈ £757≈ €872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, 1967, lithograph on rice paper
    Untitled, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    25 h x 19⅞ w in (63 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $1,188≈ £886≈ €1,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from Peace Portfolio I), 1970, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (from Peace Portfolio I), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    3½ h x 8 w in (9 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 196
    $953≈ £710≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Robert Motherwell, Art 1981 Chicago Print, 1981, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover mould-made
    Art 1981 Chicago Print, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    34 h x 25 w in (86 x 63 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 129
    $3,302≈ £2,480≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  50. Robert Motherwell, Summertime in Italy (with Lines), 1966, lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Summertime in Italy (with Lines), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 17 w in (57 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 133
    $1,905≈ £1,431≈ €1,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗

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