Robert Motherwell Screenprints: Value & Auction Prices

1915–1991

Of the 113 lots by Robert Motherwell (screenprints) recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 110 found a buyer (97%). The median price realised is $2.5kSign up free to see across 107 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.8kSign up free to see–$4kSign up free to see. Redness of Red holds the top price on file: $22.5kSign up free to see at Phillips (October 2015). The houses with the most results are Phillips (32), Wright (21) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (18).

$22,500≈ £14,680≈ €20,434Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRedness of RedPhillips113auction results2006–2026years recorded97%sold$2.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Robert Motherwell screenprints: key figures

Auction results
113
Sold rate
97%
Active at auction
2006–2026
Median price
$2.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$22.5kSign up free to see Redness of Red, Phillips, Oct 2015

Top auction houses: Phillips (32), Wright (21), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (18)

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  1. Africa 5 (from Africa Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1970, 2-color screenprint on J.B. Green paper, sold Jun 2018
    Africa 5 (from Africa Suite), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $4,375≈ £3,272≈ €3,722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Untitled, from London Series I by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint in colors, on J.B. Green mould-made paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2017
    Untitled, from London Series I, 1971
    Screenprint · Paper
    I. 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm) S. 41 x 28 1/4 in. (104.1 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 240
    $4,750≈ £3,601≈ €4,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. London Series I by Robert Motherwell, 1971, The complete set of five screenprints in colors, on J.B. Green mould-made paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2017
    London Series I, 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 19/150
    all I. 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm) all S. 41 x 28 1/4 in. (104.1 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $20,000≈ £15,163≈ €17,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Redness of Red by Robert Motherwell, 1985, Screenprint, lithograph and collage in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet,, sold Oct 2017
    Redness of Red, 1985
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 35/100
    S. 24 x 16 in. (61 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $15,000≈ £11,372≈ €12,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Africa 5 from Africa Suite by Robert Motherwell, 1970, screenprint on paper, sold Jun 2017
    Africa 5 from Africa Suite, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    31¾ h x 23¾ w in (81 x 60 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 177
    $5,313≈ £4,194≈ €4,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Africa Suite: Africa 9 by Robert Motherwell, 1970, Screenprint in colors, on J. G. Green paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2016
    Africa Suite: Africa 9, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 40/150
    I. 31 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (80 x 59.7 cm) S. 40 1/2 x 28 1/4 in. (102.9 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $5,000≈ £4,095≈ €4,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  7. The Basque Suite: Untitled by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint in colors with embossing, on J.B. Green paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016
    The Basque Suite: Untitled, 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 99/150
    I. 28 3/8 x 22 in. (72.1 x 55.9 cm) S. 40 3/4 x 28 1/2 in. (103.5 x 72.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    $3,000≈ £2,068≈ €2,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. The Basque Suite: Untitled by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint in colors with embossing, on J.B. Green paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016
    The Basque Suite: Untitled, 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 148/150
    I. 22 1/5 x 17 1/8 in. (56.4 x 43.5 cm) S. 38 7/8 x 27 3/8 in. (98.7 x 69.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 191
    $2,625≈ £1,809≈ €2,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. London Series I: Untitled by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint in colors, on JD Green mould-made Double Elephant paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016
    London Series I: Untitled, 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 112/150
    I. 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm) S. 40 7/8 x 28 1/8 in. (103.8 x 71.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 190
    $1,875≈ £1,292≈ €1,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. Africa 3 (from Africa Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1970, Screenprint on JB Green paper, sold Feb 2016
    Africa 3 (from Africa Suite), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 350
    $6,250≈ £4,435≈ €5,668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. The Paris Review (E./B. 17) by Robert Motherwell, 1965, Color screenprint on heavy wove paper, offered Dec 2015
    The Paris Review (E./B. 17), 1965
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 58/150
    30 x 22 1/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7148
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Redness of Red by Robert Motherwell, 1985, Screenprint, lithograph and collage in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet,, sold Oct 2015
    Redness of Red, 1985
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. HC
    S. 24 x 16 in. (61 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $22,500≈ £14,680≈ €20,434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Africa 10 (from Africa Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1970, 2-color screenprint on J.B. Green paper, sold Oct 2015
    Africa 10 (from Africa Suite), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 319
    $2,375≈ £1,546≈ €2,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Untitled (From Basque Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screen print in colors, sold Feb 2015
    Untitled (From Basque Suite), 1971
    Screenprint · ed. 64/150
    40 in. x 28 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 839A
    $1,900≈ £1,236≈ €1,682HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. Untitled (From Basque Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screen print in colors, offered Nov 2014
    Untitled (From Basque Suite), 1971
    Screenprint · ed. 64/150
    40 in. x 28 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1087A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  16. Untitled by Robert Motherwell, Silkscreen, sold Nov 2014
    Untitled
    Screenprint
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 174
    $4,688≈ £2,936≈ €3,743Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  17. Redness of Red by Robert Motherwell, 1985, Screenprint, lithograph and collage in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet,, sold Oct 2014
    Redness of Red, 1985
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. HC
    S. 24 x 16 in. (61 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $16,250≈ £10,046≈ €12,747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Untitled (The Basque Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint on J.B. Green paper, sold May 2012
    Untitled (The Basque Suite), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 476
    $2,500≈ £1,547≈ €1,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Untitled (The Basque Suite) by Robert Motherwell, 1971, Screenprint on J.B. Green paper, sold May 2012
    Untitled (The Basque Suite), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 475
    $2,500≈ £1,547≈ €1,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Africa #1 (From Africa Suite) by Robert Motherwell, Color screen print, sold Apr 2011
    Africa #1 (From Africa Suite)
    Screenprint · ed. 86/150
    31 1/2 in. x 23 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1392
    $2,300≈ £1,407≈ €1,592HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  21. Aus: Africa Suite by Robert Motherwell, 1970, Silkscreen in colours, sold Apr 2010
    Aus: Africa Suite, 1970
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. 63/150
    81 x 59,2 cm (31,8 x 23,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 920
    €1,220≈ $1,624≈ £1,058Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  22. Untitled (from Ten Works by Ten Painters) by Robert Motherwell, 1964, Color screenprint, sold Jun 2007
    Untitled (from Ten Works by Ten Painters), 1964
    Screenprint
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $1,680≈ £845≈ €1,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Ohne Titel by Robert Motherwell, 1964, Silkscreen in colours, sold Dec 2006
    Ohne Titel, 1964
    Screenprint · Other support
    55,8 : 40,6 cm (21,9 : 15,9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 360
    €762≈ $1,012≈ £516Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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