Robert Rauschenberg Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1925–2008

ArtSell has recorded 60 auction results for Robert Rauschenberg works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 46 sold (77% sell-through). Prices realised range from $275 to $250,000, with a median of $6,325 across 46 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $250,000 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2019.

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  1. Robert Rauschenberg, Plot from Reality and Paradoxes, 1973, collage on paper; unframed
    Plot from Reality and Paradoxes, 1973
    Mixed media · Paper · ed. AP
    81.5 x 59 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2171
    €1,950≈ $2,261≈ £1,686Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  2. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1986, solvent transfer on paper
    Untitled, 1986
    solvent transfer on paper · Paper
    13 7/8 x 10 1/4 in (35.2 x 26 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 248
    $12,800≈ £9,538≈ €11,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Robert Rauschenberg, Damper, 1980, solvent transfer and fabric collage on paper
    Damper, 1980
    Mixed media · Paper
    30 1/2 x 22 1/4 in (77.5 x 56.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 217
    $25,600≈ £19,076≈ €22,071Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Robert Rauschenberg, Koan, 1980, solvent transfer and fabric collage on paper
    Koan, 1980
    Mixed media · Paper
    31 1/2 x 23 in (80 x 58.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 216
    $21,760≈ £16,215≈ €18,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Robert Rauschenberg, Composition (from Tares series), 1972, unique collaged paper in colors on paper
    Composition (from Tares series), 1972
    Mixed media · Paper
    23¾ h x 15¾ w in (60 x 40 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $1,408≈ £1,040≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Robert Rauschenberg, «Page 4» e «Pages and Fuses», 1974, paper a mano and canapa
    «Page 4» e «Pages and Fuses», 1974
    paper a mano and canapa · Paper
    38x47 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 613
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–8,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  7. Robert Rauschenberg, Surge, 1980, solvent transfer and fabric collage on paper
    Surge, 1980
    Mixed media · Paper
    31 1/8 x 70 3/4 in (79.2 x 179.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 127
    $57,600≈ £42,755≈ €49,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Robert Rauschenberg, Table Talk for Tomlin, 1980, solvent transfer and fabric collage on paper
    Table Talk for Tomlin, 1980
    Mixed media · Paper
    23 x 31 in (58.4 x 78.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 119
    $24,320≈ £18,052≈ €20,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Robert Rauschenberg, Clover, 1980, solvent transfer and fabric collage on paper
    Clover, 1980
    Mixed media · Paper
    94 x 36 3/4 in (238.8 x 93.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 110
    $76,700≈ £56,933≈ €65,522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Robert Rauschenberg, Page 8, Paragraph 3 (Short Stories), 2001, pigment transfer and graphite on polylaminate in artist's frame
    Page 8, Paragraph 3 (Short Stories), 2001
    Drawing
    85 1/2 x 61 in (217.2 x 154.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Robert Rauschenberg, Premiere Performance: The Well, The Deborah Hay Dance Company, poster on paper
    Premiere Performance: The Well, The Deborah Hay Dance Company
    poster on paper · Paper
    sight: approx 32"h, 23"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1160
    $425≈ £315≈ €361HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  12. Robert Rauschenberg, Individual, from 7 Characters (Gemini 1033), 1982, Paper and fabric collage in colors with mirror, fabric medallion, goldleaf on Chinese Xuan paper
    Individual, from 7 Characters (Gemini 1033), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Robert Rauschenberg, Change, from 7 Characters (Gemini 1034), 1982, Paper and fabric collage in colors with mirror, fabric medallion, goldleaf on Chinese Xuan paper
    Change, from 7 Characters (Gemini 1034), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Robert Rauschenberg, Individual, from 7 Characters (Gemini 1033), 1982, Paper and fabric collage in colors with mirror, fabric medallion, goldleaf on Chinese Xuan paper
    Individual, from 7 Characters (Gemini 1033), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Robert Rauschenberg, Cunnigham Relief, from Merce Cunningham Portfolio (Schwarz 1975.01), 1974, Embossing with hand-rubbed additions in color on Arches paper
    Cunnigham Relief, from Merce Cunningham Portfolio (Schwarz 1975.01), 1974
    Embossing with hand-rubbed additions in color on Arches paper · Paper · ed. 27/100
    27 3/4 x 21 3/4in (70.5 x 55.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 317
    $1,280≈ £946≈ €1,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Robert Rauschenberg, «Page 4» e «Pages and Fuses», 1974, paper a mano and canapa
    «Page 4» e «Pages and Fuses», 1974
    paper a mano and canapa · Paper
    38x47 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 180
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €5,000–8,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  17. Robert Rauschenberg, Howl, from 7 Characters, 1982, collage and assemblaggio con medaglione and specchio on paper Xuan
    Howl, from 7 Characters, 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    109x78,5x6 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 492
    Result not publishedEst. €18,000–28,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  18. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1968, solvent transfer with gouache, watercolor, ink, colored pencil and pencil on paper
    Untitled, 1968
    Gouache · Paper
    22 1/4 x 29 7/8 in. (56.5 x 75.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Robert Rauschenberg, Photolithograph in Colors, on Paper
    Photolithograph in Colors
    on Paper · Paper
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1076
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  20. Robert Rauschenberg, Trunk (from the 7 Characters portfolio), 1982, silk, ribbon, paper, paper pulp relief, ink, and gold leaf on handmade Xuan
    Trunk (from the 7 Characters portfolio), 1982
    Drawing · Paper
    42½ h x 30½ w in (108 x 77 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 232
    $6,300≈ £4,803≈ €5,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1990, Unique solvent transfer drawing in colors with red crayon addition, on wove paper
    Untitled, 1990
    Drawing · Paper
    13 5/8 x 10 in. (34.6 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    $6,350≈ £5,100≈ €5,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Robert Rauschenberg, Most Distant Visible Part of the Sea / Umbrellas, 1983, Pencil signed and dated "Rauschenberg AP 83" at base
    Most Distant Visible Part of the Sea / Umbrellas, 1983
    Drawing · ed. AP
    36.2 x 28.5 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 399
    $950≈ £805≈ €921HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  23. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, Solvent transfer, watercolor, and gouache on Japanese dedication board
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Board
    10.75" high x 9.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 78
    $6,000≈ £4,778≈ €5,693HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  24. Robert Rauschenberg, Cunningham Relief (from the Merce Cunningham portfolio), 1974, embossing with hand rubbed half-tone on Arches Buff paper
    Cunningham Relief (from the Merce Cunningham portfolio), 1974
    embossing with hand rubbed half-tone on Arches Buff paper · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 292
    $1,125≈ £842≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Robert Rauschenberg, The Red Virgin, 1969, gouache, watercolor, pencil and solvent transfer on Arches paper
    The Red Virgin, 1969
    Gouache · Paper
    22 1/2 x 30 in. (57.2 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Robert Rauschenberg, Change, from 7 Characters (G. 1034), 1982, Unique collage in colors with pulp relief, on handmade Xuan paper laminated with silk and edged with gold-leaf, with silk medallion and a mirror mounted to the silk-lined backing board
    Change, from 7 Characters (G. 1034), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    collage 30 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (78.1 x 67.9 cm) overall 42 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (108 x 77.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    $5,670≈ £4,100≈ €4,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Robert Rauschenberg, Individual, from 7 Characters (G. 1033), 1982, Unique collage in colors with pulp relief, on handmade Xuan paper laminated with silk and edged with gold-leaf, with silk medallion and a mirror mounted to the silk-lined backing board
    Individual, from 7 Characters (G. 1033), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    collage 30 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (78.1 x 67.9 cm) overall 42 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (108 x 77.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 271
    $4,410≈ £3,189≈ €3,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Robert Rauschenberg, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR DAVE, TRANSFERÊNCIA DE SOLVENTE E COLAGEM DE TECIDO PARA PAPEL
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR DAVE
    TRANSFERÊNCIA DE SOLVENTE E COLAGEM DE TECIDO PARA PAPEL · Paper
    52,5 X 59,5 CM
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. R$500,000–600,000View at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  29. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1968, graphite, solvent transfer, and watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1968
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/4 x 29 7/8 in. (56.5 x 76 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    $138,600≈ £99,727≈ €116,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled (de Gaulle), 1961, solvent transfer, graphite and watercolor on paper
    Untitled (de Gaulle), 1961
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 211
    $163,800≈ £117,859≈ €137,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Robert Rauschenberg, Page 1 (from Pages and Fuses), 1974, hand made paper pulp with fabric
    Page 1 (from Pages and Fuses), 1974
    hand made paper pulp with fabric · Paper
    12¾ h x 20 w in (32 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 560
    $1,125≈ £796≈ €928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Robert Rauschenberg, Pewter Drawer, 1961, solvent transfer, pencil, wash and, gouache on paper
    Pewter Drawer, 1961
    Gouache · Paper
    22 7/8 x 28 7/8 in. (58 x 73.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1974, acrylic, graphite, paper bags and paper collage on paper
    Untitled, 1974
    Acrylic · Paper
    34 x 24 1/4 in. (86.5 x 61.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    $37,800≈ £28,440≈ €31,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled (de Gaulle), 1961, solvent transfer, graphite and watercolor on paper
    Untitled (de Gaulle), 1961
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1968, graphite, solvent transfer, and watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1968
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/4 x 29 7/8 in. (56.5 x 76 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Robert Rauschenberg, Bit, from Pages and Fuses, 1974, Handmade paper with collage in colors, the full sheet, contained in the original acrylic exhibition case
    Bit, from Pages and Fuses, 1974
    Acrylic · Paper · ed. 11/33
    S. 18 x 17 1/2 in. (45.7 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    $7,500≈ £5,764≈ €6,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Robert Rauschenberg, National Symphony Ball, 1966, acrylic, gouache, solvent transfer, ink, graphite and collage on paper map
    National Symphony Ball, 1966
    Acrylic · Paper
    22 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (57.8 x 70.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Robert Rauschenberg, Tibetan Garden Song, 1986, Cello, chrome-plated wash tub, glycerine, Chinese scrollmaker's brush, and mirrored Plexiglas
    Tibetan Garden Song, 1986
    Drawing · ed. 17/25
    diameter 43 x 18 1/4 in. (109.2 x 46.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    $21,250≈ £16,656≈ €18,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Robert Rauschenberg, Howl (Aus: "7 Characters"), 1982, Büttenpapier und Collage mit Blattgoldauflagen und Medaillon
    Howl (Aus: "7 Characters"), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    109 x 78,5 x 5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 100
    €5,653≈ $6,097≈ £4,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  40. Robert Rauschenberg, Hommage to Picasso, 1973, ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Hommage to Picasso, 1973
    ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen) · Paper · ed. 3/14
    71,5 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 102
    €1,190≈ $1,290≈ £990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  41. Robert Rauschenberg, Page 4, from Pages and Fuses, 1974, Two pieces of handmade paper with twine
    Page 4, from Pages and Fuses, 1974
    Two pieces of handmade paper with twine · Paper · ed. 11/19
    each sheet 39 x 49 cm (15 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.) overall 213 x 49 cm (83 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    £4,000≈ $5,250≈ €4,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  42. Robert Rauschenberg, Bones and Unions, Hard Height, 1975, Handgeschöpftes Papier und Stoff
    Bones and Unions, Hard Height, 1975
    Handgeschöpftes Papier und Stoff · Paper · ed. 17/30
    66 x 85 x 2cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 92
    €3,612≈ $4,012≈ £3,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  43. Robert Rauschenberg, Bottoms (Syn-Tex Series), 1970, graphite, gouache, solvent transfer and printed paper collage on paper
    Bottoms (Syn-Tex Series), 1970
    Gouache · Paper
    40 x 27 1/2 in. (101.6 x 69.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $112,500≈ £87,338≈ €100,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1967, solvent transfer, gouache, graphite, tape and collage on paper
    Untitled, 1967
    Gouache · Paper
    11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (29.2 x 36.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $250,000≈ £194,084≈ €223,554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Robert Rauschenberg, Tiller, 1980, solvent transfer, acrylic, fabric and paper collage on paper
    Tiller, 1980
    Acrylic · Paper
    77.5 x 57.5 cm (30 1/2 x 22 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    £93,750≈ $123,038≈ €109,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Robert Rauschenberg, People Have Enough Trouble Without Being Intimidated by an Artichoke, 1979, Pencil signed, numbered 21/100 and dated lower left
    People Have Enough Trouble Without Being Intimidated by an Artichoke, 1979
    Drawing · ed. 21/100
    sheet - 30.5" high x 23" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 81
    $1,100≈ £843≈ €958HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  47. Robert Rauschenberg, Talking Heads, Speaking in Tongues, 1983, Double-sided mixed-media on paper
    Talking Heads, Speaking in Tongues, 1983
    Mixed media · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 211
    $5,500≈ £4,114≈ €4,679Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Robert Rauschenberg, Trunk, from 7 Characters, 1982, Unique collage in colours with pulp relief, on handmade Xuan paper laminated with silk and edged with gold-leaf, with mirror and silk medallion
    Trunk, from 7 Characters, 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    collage 78 x 68 cm (30 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.) overall 108 x 77.5 cm (42 1/2 x 30 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    £4,375≈ $5,876≈ €4,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, 1990, solvent transfer and crayon on paper
    Untitled, 1990
    Drawing · Paper
    13 1/2 x 10 in. (34.3 x 25.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Raucschenberg (N.Y., 1925 - 2008), Pencil Signed Poster
    Robert Raucschenberg (N.Y., 1925 - 2008)
    Drawing
    25.25" high x 38" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 28
    $275≈ £199≈ €224HammerSign up free to seeEst. $50–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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