Robert Motherwell Lithographs: Value & Auction Prices

1915–1991

Of the 291 lots by Robert Motherwell (lithographs) recorded at auction between 1995 and 2026, 267 found a buyer (92%). The median price realised is $2.6kSign up free to see across 266 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.5kSign up free to see–$5kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $75kSign up free to see for I.H. Series No. 26 at Phillips in November 2018. Most results come from Phillips (76), Rago Auctions (59) and Wright (46).

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1. 
   Nocturne VIII (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988

   Lithograph

   14 h x 10⅝ w in (36 x 27 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 266
   $2,750≈ £2,056≈ €2,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Mexico City Personages III (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988

   Lithograph

   17¼ h x 23⅞ w in (44 x 61 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 272
   $2,375≈ £1,776≈ €2,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Return (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988

   Lithograph · Paper

   18⅜ h x 10¾ w in (47 x 27 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 278
   $1,750≈ £1,308≈ €1,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Nocturne V (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988

   Lithograph · Paper

   14 h x 10⅝ w in (36 x 27 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 268
   $2,750≈ £2,056≈ €2,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Through Black Emerge Purified (from El Negro), 1983

   Lithograph · Paper

   15 h x 37½ w in (38 x 95 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2021 · Lot 293
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
6. 
   Black Wall of Spain (from El Negro), 1983

   Lithograph · Paper

   15⅛ h x 37¾ w in (38 x 96 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2021 · Lot 291
   $1,125≈ £842≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
7. 
   Poet II, 1962

   Lithograph · Panel

   29½ h x 21 w in (75 x 53 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2021 · Lot 163
   $3,900≈ £2,919≈ €3,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
8. 
   Beau Geste VIII, 1989

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/35

   45,5 x 33cm

   Van Ham · Nov 16, 2021 · Lot 65
   €1,032≈ $1,173≈ £872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
9. 
   Lines for St. Gallen (E. & B. 108), 1971

   Lithograph · Paper

   S. 27 1/4 x 22 in. (69.2 x 55.9 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 196
   $1,764≈ £1,275≈ €1,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    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 · Oct 13, 2021 · Lot 254
    $1,125≈ £826≈ €973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Samurai II, 1980

    Lithograph · Paper

    57 h x 25 w in (145 x 63 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 13, 2021 · Lot 256
    $9,375≈ £6,884≈ €8,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Music for JS Bach, 1989

    Lithograph · Paper

    22⅜ h x 14⅞ w in (57 x 38 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2021 · Lot 189
    $3,250≈ £2,411≈ €2,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    New York Cultural Institutions (from the New York, New York portfolio), 1982

    Lithograph · Paper

    30¼ h x 22½ w in (77 x 57 cm)

    Wright · Jul 15, 2021 · Lot 285
    $1,000≈ £721≈ €847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
14. 
    Tricolor, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    22⅛ h x 14 w in (56 x 36 cm)

    Wright · Jul 15, 2021 · Lot 248
    $2,125≈ £1,533≈ €1,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
15. 
    Gypsy Curse, 1983

    Lithograph · ed. 1/2

    8.5 x 5.75 in

    Circle Auction · Jun 28, 2021 · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Circle Auction ↗
16. 
    Basque Suite #50, 1970

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jun 24, 2021 · Lot 239
    $32,760≈ £23,572≈ €27,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Summertime in Italy (with Crayon), 1966

    Lithograph · Paper

    29⅞ h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 468
    $1,250≈ £885≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
18. 
    Five Circles, 1972

    Lithograph

    39¾ h x 27½ w in (101 x 70 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 476
    $2,125≈ £1,504≈ €1,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Music for J.S. Bach, 1989

    Lithograph · Paper

    22¾ h x 18½ w in (58 x 47 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 567
    $2,000≈ £1,416≈ €1,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    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 · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 675
    $1,625≈ £1,150≈ €1,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    Untitled (B. 28), 1966

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 206/225

    sheet 22 x 17 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Jun 10, 2021 · Lot 1
    $900≈ £638≈ €739HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
22. 
    Untitled

    Lithograph

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · May 20, 2021 · Lot 587
    $4,375≈ £3,098≈ €3,585Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
23. 
    Madrid Suite D (from The Madrid Suite), 1966

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)

    Wright · Apr 22, 2021 · Lot 299
    $2,000≈ £1,442≈ €1,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
24. 
    Madrid Suite A (from the Madrid Suite), 1966

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)

    Wright · Apr 22, 2021 · Lot 305
    $1,875≈ £1,352≈ €1,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
25. 
    In White with Green Stripe (E. & B. 378), 1987

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/75

    S. 34 x 24 in. (86.4 x 61 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 182
    $3,528≈ £2,526≈ €2,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Three Figures (E. & B. 489), 1989

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 76/100

    S. 55 3/8 x 40 in. (140.7 x 101.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 20, 2021 · Lot 27
    $18,900≈ £13,534≈ €15,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Untitled (From the Basque Suite)

    Lithograph

    40" high x 28" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 11, 2021 · Lot 56
    $1,700≈ £1,236≈ €1,428HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
28. 
    Untitled from the New York portfolio, 1982

    Lithograph · Paper

    30¼ h x 22½ w in (77 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 211
    $1,750≈ £1,269≈ €1,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
29. 
    Madrid Suite E from the Madrid Suite, 1966

    Lithograph · Paper

    22¼ h x 27 w in (57 x 69 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 148
    $1,500≈ £1,088≈ €1,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
30. 
    Beau Geste IV from the Beau Geste suite, 1989

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 h x 15 w in (56 x 38 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 210
    $1,875≈ £1,360≈ €1,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
31. 
    Composition XXV from the Octavio Paz, Three Poems portfolio, 1987

    Lithograph · Paper

    25¼ h x 21¼ w in (64 x 54 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 237
    $3,500≈ £2,524≈ €2,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
32. 
    Hermitage, 1975

    Lithograph · Paper

    46¼ h x 31½ w in (117 x 80 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 263
    $6,875≈ £4,957≈ €5,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
33. 
    Five Circles, 1972

    Lithograph

    39¾ h x 27½ w in (101 x 70 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 246
    $4,875≈ £3,515≈ €4,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
34. 
    Tricolor, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    22¼ h x 13⅞ w in (57 x 35 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 265
    $5,000≈ £3,605≈ €4,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
35. 
    Untitled, 1968

    Lithograph · Paper

    19¾ h x 13 w in (50 x 33 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 17, 2021 · Lot 150
    $4,063≈ £2,930≈ €3,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
36. 
    Untitled (E. & B. 527), 1991

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT

    I. 71.1 x 57.2 cm (28 x 22 1/2 in.) S. 87.6 x 72.4 cm (34 1/2 x 28 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 21, 2021 · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Untitled (E. & B. 528), 1991

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT

    I. 114.6 x 76.2 cm (45 1/8 x 30 in.) S. 136.8 x 96.5 cm (53 7/8 x 38 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 21, 2021 · Lot 13
    £35,280≈ $48,397≈ €39,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Basque Suite #50, 1970

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 148
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Ohne Titel (Aus: New York International), 1966

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 33/225

    48 x 34cm

    Van Ham · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 70
    €1,290≈ $1,524≈ £1,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
40. 
    Untitled from the New York International portfolio, 1966

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 h x 17 w in (56 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 12, 2020 · Lot 313
    $3,500≈ £2,665≈ €2,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
41. 
    America-La France Variation IX, 1983

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 38/60

    S. 29 x 21 3/4 in. (73.7 x 55.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 22, 2020 · Lot 117
    $2,520≈ £1,924≈ €2,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Untitled, 1983

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/98

    H 15" W 37.75", BLACK WALL OF SPAIN

    DuMouchelles · Sep 18, 2020 · Lot 16
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
43. 
    A Throw of the Dice (from Octavio Paz suite), 1987-88

    Lithograph · Paper

    25⅜ h x 20¼ w in (64 x 51 cm)

    Wright · Jul 30, 2020 · Lot 203
    $3,250≈ £2,498≈ €2,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
44. 
    New York International: Untitled, 1966

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 178/225

    I. 19 x 14 in. (48.3 x 35.6 cm) S. 22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 121
    $2,125≈ £1,666≈ €1,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Hommage à Picasso: Window, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/90

    I. 19 1/2 x 15 in. (49.5 x 38.1 cm) S. 30 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (76.8 x 57.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 120
    $3,000≈ £2,351≈ €2,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    "Tricolor", 1915

    Lithograph

    Blattmaße ca. 31,2 x 23,6 cm

    Auktionshaus Mehlis · Jun 25, 2020 · Lot 3512
    €40≈ $45≈ £36HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
47. 
    Pauillac, #1 from Summer Light series, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    36¼ h x 24 w in (92 x 61 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 26, 2020 · Lot 280
    $2,250≈ £1,741≈ €2,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
48. 
    Untitled, 1966

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 16, 2020 · Lot 167
    $2,250≈ £1,729≈ €2,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Airless Black, 1981

    Lithograph

    Sheet: 15" high x 25.5" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 27, 2019 · Lot 57
    $1,500≈ £1,168≈ €1,350HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
50. 
    Delos, 1991

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/40

    I. 36 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (92.7 x 59.7 cm) S. 42 1/2 x 30 in. (108 x 76.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 22
    $9,375≈ £7,309≈ €8,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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