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Robert Motherwell Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1915–1991

ArtSell has recorded 32 auction results for Robert Motherwell paintings between 2006 and 2026, of which 24 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $22,382 to $12,690,000, with a median of $222,250 across 24 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $12,690,000 for “At Five in the Afternoon” at Phillips in 2018.

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  1. Robert Motherwell, Guardian #1, 1966, Collage, Ink, acrylic and newsprint on cardboard
    Guardian #1, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    55.9 x 35.6 cm (22 x 14 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 266
    €19,350≈ $22,382≈ £16,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  2. Robert Motherwell, Open # 184, 1969, Acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Open # 184, 1969
    Acrylic · Canvas
    225 x 310 cm (88.5 x 122 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 82
    €516,000≈ $600,882≈ £450,301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  3. Robert Motherwell, La Belle Hélene, 1976–1982, acrylic and pasted paper on canvas mounted to panel
    La Belle Hélene, 1976–1982
    Acrylic · Canvas
    35 7/8 x 23 7/8 in. (91.1 x 60.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Motherwell, A Sculptor's Picture, with Blue, 1958, oil and Magna on canvas
    A Sculptor's Picture, with Blue, 1958
    Oil · Canvas
    70 1/8 x 76 1/4 in. (178.1 x 193.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $1,225,500≈ £933,928≈ €1,058,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $750,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Robert Motherwell, The Irish Troubles, 1977–1981, acrylic and pasted cardboard on canvas mounted on board
    The Irish Troubles, 1977–1981
    Acrylic · Canvas
    71 3/4 x 35 7/8 in. (182.2 x 91.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $177,800≈ £132,696≈ €153,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Motherwell, Mural Sketch“ (Open No. 3: In Raw Sienna with Charcoal Line), 1967, Acryl, Kohle und Graphit auf Malkarton
    Mural Sketch“ (Open No. 3: In Raw Sienna with Charcoal Line), 1967
    Acrylic
    37,5 × 50,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 762
    €38,100≈ $43,476≈ £32,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Robert Motherwell, In Gray with White Shape“ (Collage), 1974, Acryl und Collage aus Karton und Papier auf Hartfaser
    In Gray with White Shape“ (Collage), 1974
    Acrylic
    183 × 61 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 6
    €88,900≈ $101,550≈ £74,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
  8. Robert Motherwell, Premonition Open with Flesh over Grey, 1974, acrylic, charcoal and graphite on canvas
    Premonition Open with Flesh over Grey, 1974
    Acrylic · Canvas
    72 x 84 in. (182.9 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $571,500≈ £428,861≈ €509,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (for Jules Verne), 1978, acrylic, charcoal and China marker on canvas
    Untitled (for Jules Verne), 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 1/4 x 36 in. (122.6 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $266,700≈ £200,135≈ €237,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Robert Motherwell, Gauloises with Green, 1972, acrylic and pasted papers on canvas board
    Gauloises with Green, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    23½ x 9¾ in. (59.7 x 24.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $30,480≈ £22,779≈ €27,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Robert Motherwell, High Tide, 1978, Collage of paper on canvas, with acrylic paint, mounted on hardboard
    High Tide, 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    121.8 x 91 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 714
    CHF 67,000≈ $78,403≈ £60,111≈ €71,172HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 60,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  12. Robert Motherwell, Schönberg, 1975, Collage of paper on canvas, with acrylic paint and graphite, mounted on masonite panel
    Schönberg, 1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91.4 x 61 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 713
    CHF 30,000≈ $35,106≈ £26,916≈ €31,868HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 40,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  13. Robert Motherwell, Zen IV, 1972, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Zen IV, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Robert Motherwell, Hollow Men Series, 1989, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Hollow Men Series, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 x 96 in. (152.4 x 243.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    $698,500≈ £553,530≈ €644,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Robert Motherwell, Souvenir de Californie, 1953-1955, oil, casein, pasted papers and charcoal on board
    Souvenir de Californie, 1953-1955
    Oil · Board
    16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Robert Motherwell, Open No. 137: In Ultramarine on Beige, 1969, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Open No. 137: In Ultramarine on Beige, 1969
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    $114,300≈ £87,172≈ €101,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Robert Motherwell, Open No. 25: In Blue with Variations, 1968, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Open No. 25: In Blue with Variations, 1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    68 1/8 x 81 in. (173 x 205.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    $2,329,000≈ £1,957,801≈ €2,238,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Robert Motherwell, Summertime in Italy Sketch #14, 1970, acrylic on canvas board
    Summertime in Italy Sketch #14, 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 123
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Robert Motherwell, Heiliger Geist, 1975, acrylic on canvas and paper collage on canvasboard
    Heiliger Geist, 1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $140,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Robert Motherwell, Open No. 116: La France Open, 1969, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Open No. 116: La France Open, 1969
    Acrylic · Canvas
    72 x 42 in. (182.9 x 106.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (Elegy), 1983-1985, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Untitled (Elegy), 1983-1985
    Acrylic · Canvas
    66 x 90 in. (167.6 x 228.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $4,580,000≈ £3,575,611≈ €4,088,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Robert Motherwell, Open No. 119: In Blue with Charcoal Line, 1969-1972, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
    Open No. 119: In Blue with Charcoal Line, 1969-1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 x 72 in. (152.4 x 182.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $1,520,000≈ £1,186,666≈ €1,356,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500,000–2,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Robert Motherwell, Pall Mall on Blue, 1972, acrylic and pasted papers on canvas board
    Pall Mall on Blue, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    29 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (75.6 x 29.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 221
    $50,000≈ £38,817≈ €44,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Robert Motherwell, Open No. 153: In Scarlet with White Line, 1970, acrylic on canvas
    Open No. 153: In Scarlet with White Line, 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    86 1/2 x 140 1/4 in. (219.7 x 356.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    $2,295,000≈ £1,793,950≈ €2,030,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Robert Motherwell, Yeats' Tower, 1984, acrylic and pasted papers on canvas mounted to board
    Yeats' Tower, 1984
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    $87,500≈ £67,427≈ €77,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Robert Motherwell, At Five in the Afternoon, 1971, acrylic on canvas
    At Five in the Afternoon, 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    90 x 120 1/8 in. (228.6 x 305.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $12,690,000≈ £9,389,567≈ €10,749,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000,000–18,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Robert Motherwell, German Line #2, 1972, acrylic and pasted papers on canvas board
    German Line #2, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 x 12 in. (76.2 x 30.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    $137,500≈ £102,003≈ €116,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Robert Motherwell, A Sculptor's Picture, with Blue, 1958, oil on canvas
    A Sculptor's Picture, with Blue, 1958
    Oil · Canvas
    70 1/4 x 76 1/4 in. (178.4 x 193.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $2,249,000≈ £1,703,917≈ €1,910,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Robert Motherwell, Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 50, 1958, oil and ink on paperboard
    Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 50, 1958
    Oil · Board
    8 5/8 x 10 5/8 in. (21.9 x 27 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    $325,000≈ £246,792≈ €274,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Robert Motherwell, Collaged Wall VI (for Arthur Berger), 1986, acrylic and pasted papers on canvas mounted on masonite
    Collaged Wall VI (for Arthur Berger), 1986
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (Black Ochre Pink), 1977-79, acrylic on canvas
    Untitled (Black Ochre Pink), 1977-79
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Robert Motherwell, Abstract, Large unframed oil on canvas abstract scene in colors of blue, brown, red and white
    AbstractAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    54" x 40”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1628
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  33. Robert Motherwell, Ohne Titel, Acryl und Collage, teils geritzt, auf Bütten
    Ohne Titel
    Mixed media
    55,5 x 44,5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 770
    €27,370≈ $36,249≈ £18,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €28,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗

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