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Robert Motherwell Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1915–1991

ArtSell has recorded 586 auction results for Robert Motherwell prints between 1995 and 2026, of which 545 sold (93% sell-through). Prices realised range from $45 to $75,000, with a median of $2,772 across 540 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 32 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, Basque Suite #2, 1971, Serigraph
    Basque Suite #2, 1971
    Screenprint · ed. 1/2
    40 1/2" x 28"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 5
    $1,800≈ £1,358≈ €1,579HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Circle Auction ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Robert Motherwell, Robert Natkin, Aquatint and line-cut with hand coloring on buff Dewint handmade paper
    Robert Natkin
    Aquatint · Paper
    Sheet: 18.75" h x 21" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 83
    $4,000≈ £2,964≈ €3,451HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green
    Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971
    Screenprint
    22¼ h x 17⅛ w in (57 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 208
    $3,584≈ £2,651≈ €3,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. 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) ↗
  7. 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) ↗
  8. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) portfolio), 1964, screenprint in colors and collage on Mohawk Superfine
    Untitled (from the X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) portfolio), 1964
    Screenprint
    20 h x 24 w in (51 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 203
    $1,280≈ £947≈ €1,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. 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) ↗
  10. 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) ↗
  11. Robert Motherwell, Seaside Studio (E. & B. 495), 1990, Aquatint and etching in colours, on Whatman paper, with full margins
    Seaside Studio (E. & B. 495), 1990
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 3/32
    I. 59.9 x 51.4 cm (23 5/8 x 20 1/4 in.) S. 79.6 x 69.8 cm (31 3/8 x 27 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 351
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. Robert Motherwell, Three Forms (E. & B. 469), 1988, Aquatint and etching in colours, on German etching paper, with full margins
    Three Forms (E. & B. 469), 1988
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 49/50
    I. 29.9 x 60.1 cm (11 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.) S. 50 x 78.9 cm (19 5/8 x 31 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 349
    £1,806≈ $2,438≈ €2,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Robert Motherwell, The Red Queen (E. & B. 476), 1989, Aquatint and etching in colours with collage, on German etching paper, with full margins
    The Red Queen (E. & B. 476), 1989
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 8/40
    I. 60 x 45 cm (23 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.) S. 79.5 x 63.5 cm (31 1/4 x 25 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 347
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. Robert Motherwell, Primal Sign V (Copper), 1981, aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint in colors on Arches Cover
    Primal Sign V (Copper), 1981
    Aquatint · Paper
    23⅝ h x 16⅝ w in (60 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 215
    $1,920≈ £1,426≈ €1,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (Red), de la serie London Series II, [1970 - 1971], Serigrafía sobre papel J.B. Green fabricado a mano. Ejemplar 53 de 150
    Untitled (Red), de la serie London Series II, [1970 - 1971]
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 53/150
    Tamaño de la imagen: 91 x 61 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 53
    COP 6,500,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 5,000,000–10,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  23. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, from The Basque Suite; and Untitled, from London Series I (E. & B. 88 & 89), 1971, One screenprint, on J.B. Green paper, and one screenprint in colors, on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant paper, with full margins
    Untitled, from The Basque Suite; and Untitled, from London Series I (E. & B. 88 & 89), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 51/150
    Untitled, from The Basque Suite I. 28 1/8 x 22 in. (71.4 x 55.9 cm) S. 40 3/4 x 27 7/8 in. (103.5 x 70.8 cm) Untitled, from London Series I I. 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm) S. 41 1/8 x 28 1/8 in. (104.5 x 71.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $1,548≈ £1,176≈ €1,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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 ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, from The Flight Portfolio, printed in 1970, published in 1971, color, serigraph on Arches paper
    Untitled, from The Flight Portfolio, printed in 1970, published in 1971, color
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 201/250
    23 x 16.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 48
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. Robert Motherwell, Untitled, Lithograph
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 32/225
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 135
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  30. 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) ↗
  31. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the London Series I), 1971, screenprint on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant
    Untitled (from the London Series I), 1971
    Screenprint
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 189
    $3,328≈ £2,482≈ €2,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Robert Motherwell, Untitled (from the London Series I), 1971, screenprint on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant
    Untitled (from the London Series I), 1971
    Screenprint
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $3,840≈ £2,864≈ €3,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. Robert Motherwell, Phoenician Etching, 1983, sugar lift aquatint on Moulin du Gue Rives de Lin paper
    Phoenician Etching, 1983
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 24/40
    14.125"h, 16"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 311
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  37. 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 ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. 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 ↗
  40. Robert Motherwell, Africa 6, from Africa Suite (E. & B. 74), 1970, Screenprint, on J.B. Green paper, with full margins
    Africa 6, from Africa Suite (E. & B. 74), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 104/150
    I. 31 3/4 x 23 5/8 in. (80.6 x 60 cm) S. 40 x 28 3/8 in. (101.6 x 72.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 308
    $4,128≈ £3,058≈ €3,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  41. 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 ↗
  42. 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 ↗
  43. 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 ↗
  44. Robert Motherwell, London Series I: Untitled (Orange), 1971, screenprint on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant
    London Series I: Untitled (Orange), 1971
    Screenprint
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 215
    $4,096≈ £3,024≈ €3,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  45. Robert Motherwell, London Series I: Untitled (Blue), 1971, screenprint on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant
    London Series I: Untitled (Blue), 1971
    Screenprint
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 205
    $4,096≈ £3,024≈ €3,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. 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 ↗
  48. 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 ↗
  49. 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 ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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