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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. Nocturne III (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1987, lithograph in colors with chine appliqué on Arches and Japanese Gampi handmade, sold Jun 2022
    Nocturne III (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    13¾ h x 10¾ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 305
    $2,500≈ £2,056≈ €2,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Nocturne II (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph and chine appliqué on Arches and Japanese Gampi handmade, sold Jun 2022
    Nocturne II (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    13¾ h x 10¾ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 303
    $2,000≈ £1,645≈ €1,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. A Throw of the Dice #2 (Unique Trial Proof) by Robert Motherwell, 1963, lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    A Throw of the Dice #2 (Unique Trial Proof), 1963
    Lithograph
    25 h x 19½ w in (63 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 136
    $4,750≈ £3,907≈ €4,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled (from the Ten Works by Ten Painters portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1964, screenprint and collage on Mohawk Superfine, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (from the Ten Works by Ten Painters portfolio), 1964
    Screenprint
    22 h x 16 w in (56 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $1,500≈ £1,234≈ €1,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Lament for Lorca by Robert Motherwell, 1991, etching on Arches, sold Jun 2022
    Lament for Lorca, 1991
    Etching · Paper
    19 h x 23½ w in (48 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 345
    $3,500≈ £2,879≈ €3,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Five Circles by Robert Motherwell, 1972, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2022
    Five Circles, 1972
    Lithograph
    40 h x 27½ w in (102 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 248
    $1,375≈ £1,131≈ €1,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Madrid Suite D (from The Madrid Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1966, lithograph on Arches Cover, sold Jun 2022
    Madrid Suite D (from The Madrid Suite), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    22½ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $2,000≈ £1,645≈ €1,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Africa Suite: Africa 3 (E. & B. 71, B. 42) by Robert Motherwell, 1970, Screenprint in black and cream, on J.B. Green paper, with full margins, sold Jun 2022
    Africa Suite: Africa 3 (E. & B. 71, B. 42), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 5/150
    I. 81 x 59.1 cm (31 7/8 x 23 1/4 in.) S. 101.5 x 70.7 cm (39 7/8 x 27 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    £3,276≈ $3,955≈ €3,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, 1973, LITHOGRAPH AND SCREENPRINT IN COLORS WITH POCHOIR AND COLLAGE, ON PAPER, offered May 2022
    Untitled, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 55/55
    H 30" W 11.825" PAUILLAC, #2, FR
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1003
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–3,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  10. Blue Gesture (Gesto azul) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, Grabado al aguatinta 40 / 75, offered May 2022
    Blue Gesture (Gesto azul), 1988
    Etching · ed. 40/75
    49 x 40 cm imagen / 87 x 65 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$100,000–130,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  11. Burnt Water (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors with chine appliqué on Arches and Japanese Yame handmade, sold Apr 2022
    Burnt Water (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    16⅝ h x 11¾ w in (42 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 228
    $2,125≈ £1,692≈ €2,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Summertime in Italy (with Crayon) by Robert Motherwell, 1966, lithograph on Arches Cover, sold Apr 2022
    Summertime in Italy (with Crayon), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    29¾ h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 138
    $1,500≈ £1,194≈ €1,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Untitled (from the Ten Works by Ten Painters portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1964, screenprint in colors and collage on Mohawk Superfine, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (from the Ten Works by Ten Painters portfolio), 1964
    Screenprint
    21⅞ h x 15⅞ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 134
    $1,500≈ £1,194≈ €1,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Mediterranean by Robert Motherwell, 1975, lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches Cover, sold Apr 2022
    Mediterranean, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    46¼ h x 31¾ w in (117 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 174
    $4,375≈ £3,483≈ €4,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Untitled (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph on handmade Japanese paper attached to Cartiere Enrico Magnani with chine appliqué, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    13¾ h x 10½ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 232
    $3,000≈ £2,388≈ €2,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Composition XXV (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph and chine appliqué on Arches, sold Apr 2022
    Composition XXV (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    13¾ h x 10½ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 230
    $2,375≈ £1,891≈ €2,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Nocturne VI (from the Three Poems portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors and chine appliqué with letterpress on Arches and Japanese Gampi handmade paper, sold Apr 2022
    Nocturne VI (from the Three Poems portfolio), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    13⅞ h x 10¾ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 266
    $3,024≈ £2,320≈ €2,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  18. Mexico City Personages II (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors with chine appliqué on Arches and Japanese Yame handmade paper, sold Apr 2022
    Mexico City Personages II (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    17⅜ h x 24 w in (44 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 265
    $2,268≈ £1,740≈ €2,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  19. Untitled (State II) by Robert Motherwell, 1977, etching in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Untitled (State II), 1977
    Etching
    6 h x 8½ w in (15 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 283
    $1,638≈ £1,257≈ €1,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  20. Calligraphy I (E. & B. 490) by Robert Motherwell, 1989, Lithograph in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2022
    Calligraphy I (E. & B. 490), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 20/50
    S. 54 x 40 1/4 in. (137.2 x 102.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 213
    $11,340≈ £8,708≈ €10,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. America, La France Variations IV (T. 446, E. & B. 332) by Robert Motherwell, 1984, Lithograph in colors with collage, on TGL handmade paper, with full margins, sold Mar 2022
    America, La France Variations IV (T. 446, E. & B. 332), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. X/XVIII
    I. 41 x 26 1/4 in. (104.1 x 66.7 cm) S. 46 1/4 x 31 7/8 in. (117.5 x 81 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $6,300≈ £4,814≈ €5,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, Serigrafía en papel japonés sin número de tiraje, offered Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Screenprint
    50 x 64.5 cm imagen / 70 x 60 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 239
    Result not publishedEst. MX$100,000–130,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  23. Nocturne VIII (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors with chine appliqué, sold Feb 2022
    Nocturne VIII (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph
    14 h x 10⅝ w in (36 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 266
    $2,750≈ £2,056≈ €2,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Mexico City Personages III (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors with chine appliqué, sold Feb 2022
    Mexico City Personages III (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph
    17¼ h x 23⅞ w in (44 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $2,375≈ £1,776≈ €2,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Return (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors and chine appliqué on Arches with Japanese gampi handmade paper, sold Feb 2022
    Return (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    18⅜ h x 10¾ w in (47 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 278
    $1,750≈ £1,308≈ €1,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Nocturne V (from the Octavio Paz suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1988, lithograph in colors and chine appliqué on Arches with Japanese gampi handmade paper, sold Feb 2022
    Nocturne V (from the Octavio Paz suite), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 h x 10⅝ w in (36 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 268
    $2,750≈ £2,056≈ €2,463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Black Flag by Robert Motherwell, 1983, etching on Georges Duchêne of Larroque handmade paper, sold Feb 2022
    Black Flag, 1983
    Etching · Paper
    11¾ h x 15⅝ w in (30 x 40 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 264
    $3,500≈ £2,617≈ €3,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Untitled (from the London Series I) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, screenprint on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant, sold Feb 2022
    Untitled (from the London Series I), 1971
    Screenprint
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 182
    $4,375≈ £3,271≈ €3,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Four works from the Basque suite by Robert Motherwell, 1970, screenprint in colors, sold Feb 2022
    Four works from the Basque suite, 1970
    Screenprint
    22¼ h x 17⅛ w in (57 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $15,000≈ £11,215≈ €13,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Stephen's Iron Crown Etched by Robert Motherwell, 1982, aquatint and lift-ground etching on German Etching, sold Feb 2022
    Stephen's Iron Crown Etched, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    15⅝ h x 19¾ w in (40 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 274
    $5,250≈ £3,925≈ €4,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. España II by Robert Motherwell, 1983, aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on parchment paper, sold Feb 2022
    España II, 1983
    Aquatint · Paper
    7¾ h x 5¾ w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 276
    $1,375≈ £1,028≈ €1,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Through Black Emerge Purified (from El Negro) by Robert Motherwell, 1983, lithograph in colors on TGL handmade paper, offered Dec 2021
    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) · · Lot 293
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Black Wall of Spain (from El Negro) by Robert Motherwell, 1983, lithograph in colors on TGL handmade paper, sold Dec 2021
    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) · · Lot 291
    $1,125≈ £842≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Poet II by Robert Motherwell, 1962, lithograph on German Copperplate wove paper, sold Dec 2021
    Poet II, 1962
    Lithograph · Panel
    29½ h x 21 w in (75 x 53 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 163
    $3,900≈ £2,919≈ €3,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, 1975, aquatint and collage in colors, sold Dec 2021
    Untitled, 1975
    Aquatint · ed. 18/53
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 23
    $3,000≈ £2,263≈ €2,658HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  36. Beau Geste VIII by Robert Motherwell, 1989, Farblithografie auf Japan, sold Nov 2021
    Beau Geste VIII, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/35
    45,5 x 33cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 65
    €1,032≈ $1,173≈ £872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, Monoprint, sold Nov 2021
    Untitled
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 342
    $3,250≈ £2,414≈ €2,821Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  38. Lines for St. Gallen (E. & B. 108) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2021
    Lines for St. Gallen (E. & B. 108), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    S. 27 1/4 x 22 in. (69.2 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    $1,764≈ £1,275≈ €1,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Primal Sign V (Copper) (E. & B. 280) by Robert Motherwell, 1981, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2021
    Primal Sign V (Copper) (E. & B. 280), 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/28
    I. 23 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (59.7 x 41.9 cm) S. 33 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (85.1 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    $2,394≈ £1,731≈ €2,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  40. Gray Open with White Paint (E. & B. 279) by Robert Motherwell, 1981, Etching and pochoir in black and white, on gray Auvergne à la Main Richard de Bas handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2021
    Gray Open with White Paint (E. & B. 279), 1981
    Etching · Paper · ed. 63/79
    S. 19 7/8 x 26 1/4 in. (50.5 x 66.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $3,276≈ £2,369≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  41. Untitled (E. & B. 138) by Robert Motherwell, 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled (E. & B. 138), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/46
    I. 35 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (89.5 x 45.1 cm) S. 41 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. (105.1 x 61.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    $3,276≈ £2,369≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  42. New York Cultural Institutions (from the New York, New York portfolio) by Robert Motherwell, 1982, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover mould-made paper with embossing, sold Oct 2021
    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 254
    $1,125≈ £826≈ €973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Samurai II by Robert Motherwell, 1980, lithograph and chine appliqué on two joined sheets of Nepal handmade paper on Sekishu handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Samurai II, 1980
    Lithograph · Paper
    57 h x 25 w in (145 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $9,375≈ £6,884≈ €8,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Untitled (from the London Series II) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant paper, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled (from the London Series II), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper
    28⅛ h x 41⅛ w in (71 x 104 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 200
    $2,125≈ £1,560≈ €1,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Untitled (from the London Series II) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, screenprint in colors on J.B. Green mould-made Double Elephant paper, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled (from the London Series II), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper
    28⅛ h x 41 w in (71 x 104 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $2,375≈ £1,744≈ €2,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Gray Open with White Paint by Robert Motherwell, 1981, soft ground etching and pochoir on gray Auvergne à la Main Richard de Bas handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Gray Open with White Paint, 1981
    Etching · Paper
    19½ h x 26 w in (50 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $3,000≈ £2,203≈ €2,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. LIFT-GROUND by Robert Motherwell, 1976, ETCHING AND AQUATINT IN COLORS ON J.B. GREEN PAPER, offered Oct 2021
    LIFT-GROUND, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/75
    H 19.75" W 15.75" GESTURE III (STATE I)
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1006
    Result not publishedEst. $6,000–8,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  48. LIFT-GROUND by Robert Motherwell, 1976, ETCHING AND AQUATINT IN COLORS ON J.B. GREEN PAPER, offered Oct 2021
    LIFT-GROUND, 1976
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/75
    H 19.75" W 15.625" GESTURE I (STATE I)
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1005
    Result not publishedEst. $6,000–8,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  49. Music for JS Bach by Robert Motherwell, 1989, lithograph and chine appliqué on Moriki handmade paper laid to Arches, sold Sep 2021
    Music for JS Bach, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    22⅜ h x 14⅞ w in (57 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 189
    $3,250≈ £2,411≈ €2,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Black Mountain, State II, 1983
    Etching · ed. 4/32
    24 1/2 x 31 in. Framed 25 1/2 x 32 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 10
    $12,600≈ £9,130≈ €10,696Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗

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