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Robert Motherwell Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1915–1991

Robert Motherwell prints have appeared at auction 599 times in ArtSell’s records between 1995 and 2026; 553 sold, a sell-through rate of 92%. Half of the priced sales fell between $1.8kSign up free to see and $5kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.8kSign up free to see. I.H. Series No. 26 holds the top price on file: $75kSign up free to see at Phillips (November 2018). The houses with the most results are Phillips (181), Wright (100) and Rago Auctions (99).

$75,000≈ £57,795≈ €66,395Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumI.H. Series No. 26Phillips599auction results1995–2026years recorded92%sold$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Robert Motherwell prints: key figures

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599
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
1995–2026
Median price
$2.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$75kSign up free to see I.H. Series No. 26, Phillips, Nov 2018

Top auction houses: Phillips (181), Wright (100), Rago Auctions (99)

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  1. Africa 3, from Africa Suite (Engberg/Banach 71) by Robert Motherwell, 1970, Screenprint on JB Green paper, sold Sep 2025
    Africa 3, from Africa Suite (Engberg/Banach 71), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 90/150
    31 3/4 x 23 1/4in (80.6 x 59.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 285
    $2,560≈ £1,892≈ €2,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Chair by Robert Motherwell, 1972, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Sep 2025
    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 ↗
  3. Newport Opera by Robert Motherwell, 1979, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2025
    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) ↗
  4. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, 1967, lithograph on rice paper, sold Sep 2025
    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) ↗
  5. Spoleto Festival by Robert Motherwell, 1968, screenprint in colors on American Etching, sold Sep 2025
    Spoleto Festival, 1968
    Screenprint
    30½ h x 22 w in (77 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 232
    $1,207≈ £900≈ €1,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Untitled (from Peace Portfolio I) by Robert Motherwell, 1970, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2025
    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) ↗
  7. Red Sea II by Robert Motherwell, 1979, aquatint and etching in colors on German Etching, sold Sep 2025
    Red Sea II, 1979
    Aquatint
    23⅝ h x 19¾ w in (60 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 189
    $6,350≈ £4,734≈ €5,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. The Bed (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Sep 2025
    The Bed (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $1,122≈ £836≈ €963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. History (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Sep 2025
    History (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $1,080≈ £805≈ €927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Blue 6-11 from A la pintura by Robert Motherwell, color aquatint and etching, offered Aug 2025
    Blue 6-11 from A la pintura
    Aquatint
    Pook & Pook · · Lot 3665
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–700View at Pook & Pook ↗
  11. Art 1981 Chicago Print by Robert Motherwell, 1981, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover mould-made, sold Aug 2025
    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 ↗
  12. Scylla and Charybdis (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in color on Johannot, sold Aug 2025
    Scylla and Charybdis (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 203
    $1,270≈ £954≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  13. Hades (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in color on Johannot, sold Aug 2025
    Hades (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 5⅞ w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 201
    $1,397≈ £1,049≈ €1,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  14. Summertime in Italy (with Lines) by Robert Motherwell, 1966, lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Aug 2025
    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 ↗
  15. Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Aug 2025
    Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4½ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 219
    $1,397≈ £1,049≈ €1,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  16. The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Aug 2025
    The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 221
    $1,016≈ £763≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Stephen's Iron Crown Etched by Robert Motherwell, 1982, aquatint and lift-ground etching on German Etching, sold Aug 2025
    Stephen's Iron Crown Etched, 1982
    Aquatint
    15⅝ h x 19¾ w in (40 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 131
    $2,508≈ £1,884≈ €2,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  18. Untitled, 1970 (from Flight Portfolio, published 1971) by Robert Motherwell, silkscreen, [approximate dimensions -, offered Jul 2025
    Untitled, 1970 (from Flight Portfolio, published 1971)
    Screenprint · ed. XVI/XXV
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3278
    Result not publishedEst. $700–1,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  19. Paris Suite IV by Robert Motherwell, print (other), offered Jul 2025
    Paris Suite IV
    Print (other)
    Dreweatts · · Lot 72
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  20. Je t'aime, from Three Poems (Engberg/Banach 409, Belknap 375) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, Lithograph in colors with handmade Japanese chine appliqué on Arches support, offered Jun 2025
    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 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Put Out All Flags (Engberg/Banach 263, Belknap 239) by Robert Motherwell, 1980, Etching and aquatint in colors on German Etching paper, sold Jun 2025
    Put Out All Flags (Engberg/Banach 263, Belknap 239), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 11/50
    plate 11 3/4 x 19 7/8in (29.8 x 50.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 76
    $4,608≈ £3,363≈ €3,940Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Newport Opera (Engberg/Banach 243, Belknap App. 29) by Robert Motherwell, 1979, Offset lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper, sold Jun 2025
    Newport Opera (Engberg/Banach 243, Belknap App. 29), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 x 13 1/2in (50.8 x 34.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 75
    $1,088≈ £794≈ €930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Calligraphic Study I (Engberg/Banach 194, Belknap 159) by Robert Motherwell, 1976, Etching and aquatint on pale gray-green Trent HMP paper, offered Jun 2025
    Calligraphic Study I (Engberg/Banach 194, Belknap 159), 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/30
    plate 6 x 8in (15.2 x 20.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 74
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Untitled (Blue), from London Series I (Engberg/Banach 91, Belknap 61) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint in color on J.B. Green paper, sold Jun 2025
    Untitled (Blue), from London Series I (Engberg/Banach 91, Belknap 61), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 25/150
    36 x 24in (91.4 x 61cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 73
    $8,320≈ £6,072≈ €7,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Summertime in Italy (with Lines): four plates (E. & B. 35) by Robert Motherwell, 1966, Four lithographs in colors, on Rives BFK and Arches papers, with full margins, sold Jun 2025
    Summertime in Italy (with Lines): four plates (E. & B. 35), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    all I. 21 3/8 x 15 3/4 in. (54.3 x 40 cm) all S. 22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    $8,890≈ £6,531≈ €7,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Basque Suite D by Robert Motherwell, 1971, silkscreen in black, red, and orange, pencil, offered Jun 2025
    Basque Suite D, 1971
    Screenprint · ed. 116/150
    23.25 x 17.25 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 111
    Result not publishedEst. $1,800–2,600View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  27. Music for J.S. Bach by Robert Motherwell, 1989, lithograph on red Moriki handmade, Chine appliqué to Arches Buff, sold Jun 2025
    Music for J.S. Bach, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    14½ h x 11¾ w in (37 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 143
    $4,445≈ £3,276≈ €3,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Jun 2025
    The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $1,016≈ £749≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Midnight (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Jun 2025
    Midnight (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6¼ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 146
    $1,651≈ £1,217≈ €1,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Untitled (from the New York International portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1966, lithograph, sold Jun 2025
    Untitled (from the New York International portfolio), 1966
    Lithograph
    22 h x 17 w in (56 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 142
    $1,056≈ £778≈ €924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. The Poet's Eye by Robert Motherwell, 1989-90, etching with aquatint in colors and carborundum on Whatman, sold Jun 2025
    The Poet's Eye, 1989-90
    Etching
    17¾ h x 23¾ w in (45 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $4,064≈ £2,995≈ €3,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Three Figures by Robert Motherwell, 1989, lithograph in colors on Somerset, sold Jun 2025
    Three Figures, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    55¾ h x 39⅞ w in (142 x 101 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 139
    $12,065≈ £8,892≈ €10,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, silkscreen in colors, 1971, initialed and, offered May 2025
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 123/150
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 241
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  34. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, silkscreen in colors, 1971, initialed and, offered May 2025
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 85/150
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 240
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  35. Celtic Stone by Robert Motherwell, Lithograph, sold May 2025
    Celtic Stone
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 52
    $2,048≈ £1,519≈ €1,812Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  36. Elegy Black Black by Robert Motherwell, Lithograph, sold May 2025
    Elegy Black Black
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 54
    $17,920≈ £13,292≈ €15,857Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  37. Untitled (Engberg & Banach 181) by Robert Motherwell, 1975, Etching with aquatint on Rives BFK paper, sold May 2025
    Untitled (Engberg & Banach 181), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/69
    plate 9 3/8 x 11 7/8in (23.8 x 30.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 129
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. La Casa de la Mancha (Engberg & Banach 349) by Robert Motherwell, 1984, Etching and aquatint in colors on Whatman paper, sold May 2025
    La Casa de la Mancha (Engberg & Banach 349), 1984
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    plate 17 5/8 x 23 5/8in (44.7 x 60cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 128
    $6,400≈ £4,769≈ €5,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Untitled, from Portfolio 9 (Engberg & Banach 56) by Robert Motherwell, 1967, Lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper, sold May 2025
    Untitled, from Portfolio 9 (Engberg & Banach 56), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 97/100
    19 5/8 x 14 3/8in (49.8 x 36.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 95
    $2,560≈ £1,908≈ €2,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Untitled (from the Basque suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green, sold May 2025
    Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971
    Screenprint
    22¼ h x 17⅜ w in (57 x 44 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 139
    $2,032≈ £1,537≈ €1,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Untitled (from the Basque suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green paper, sold May 2025
    Untitled (from the Basque suite), 1971
    Screenprint
    22 h x 17 w in (56 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $2,159≈ £1,633≈ €1,943Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. The Streets (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold May 2025
    The Streets (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (11 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $1,080≈ £817≈ €972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Untitled (from London Series II) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled (from London Series II), 1971
    Screenprint
    19¾ h x 27½ w in (50 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 235
    $2,286≈ £1,734≈ €2,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  44. Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Apr 2025
    Lungs (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4½ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 233
    $1,778≈ £1,349≈ €1,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  45. History (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Apr 2025
    History (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4¼ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 231
    $1,397≈ £1,060≈ €1,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  46. Chair by Robert Motherwell, 1972, lithograph in colors on Rives, sold Apr 2025
    Chair, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    34 h x 25⅛ w in (86 x 64 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 239
    $953≈ £723≈ €859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  47. Delos by Robert Motherwell, 1991, lithograph in colors on TGL handmade paper, sold Apr 2025
    Delos, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    36½ h x 23¼ w in (93 x 59 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 234
    $6,096≈ £4,623≈ €5,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. America - La France Variations VIII by Robert Motherwell, lithograph ad collage on Arches Cover mold-made paper, black German Etching paper, offered Mar 2025
    America - La France Variations VIII
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 69/69
    43 3/4 x 15 1/2 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 264
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  49. Chair by Robert Motherwell, Lithograph printed in colours, sold Mar 2025
    Chair
    Lithograph · ed. 1/2
    Dreweatts · · Lot 95
    £700≈ $907≈ €833HammerSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Dreweatts ↗
  50. The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, etching in colors on Johannot, sold Feb 2025
    The Hospital (from the Ulysses portfolio), 1988
    Etching
    4⅜ h x 6 w in (11 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 233
    $1,524≈ £1,225≈ €1,470Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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