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Roberto Matta Etchings: Auction Prices

Chilean · 1911–2002

ArtSell has recorded 55 auction results for Roberto Matta etchings between 2012 and 2026, of which 48 sold (87% sell-through). Prices realised range from $125 to $10,000, with a median of $636 across 46 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 9 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $10,000 for “Centre Noeuds” at Phillips in 2014.

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  1. Roberto Matta, Le Conmer from the Hom'mere III, colour etching on paper
    Le Conmer from the Hom'mere III
    Etching · Paper · ed. 73/100
    image size: 49,5 by 37,5cm; 74,5 by 58,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Roberto Matta, Los Condenados (The condemned), 1965, Etching with aquatint
    Los Condenados (The condemned), 1965
    Etching
    Plate: 13.50" h x 10" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 32
    $350≈ £262≈ €303HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Roberto Matta, 5 P.M, 1975, etching and aquatint on wove paper
    5 P.M, 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 56/125
    21"h, 28.875"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 484
    Result not publishedEst. $300–400View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  4. Roberto Matta, Hom'mere (Chaosmos) (S. 355-364), 1983, The complete set of 10 etching and aquatints in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original linen covered portfolio
    Hom'mere (Chaosmos) (S. 355-364), 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. 44/100
    all I. 19 3/8 x 14 3/4 in. (49.2 x 37.5 cm) all S. 26 x 19 3/4 in. (66 x 50.2 cm) portfolio 27 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (69.9 x 54 x 3.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $7,095≈ £5,221≈ €6,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Roberto Matta, Come detta dentro vo significando (S. 58-83), 1962, The complete set of 25 etchings with aquatint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins and the full sheets, with title, partial text and justification pages, all loose and folded (as issued), all contained in the original cloth-covered boards and slipcase
    Come detta dentro vo significando (S. 58-83), 1962
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. various sizes all folded S. 18 x 15 in. (45.7 x 38.1 cm) all unfolded S. 18 x 29 3/4 in. (45.7 x 75.6 cm) slipcase 19 x 15 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (48.3 x 40 x 4.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    $4,515≈ £3,323≈ €3,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  6. Roberto Matta, Plate from Centre Noeuds Portfolio, 1974, etching with aquatint on paper
    Plate from Centre Noeuds Portfolio, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 104/125
    14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 171
    $250≈ £182≈ €212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  7. Roberto Matta, L'Arc Obscure des heures (The Dark Arc of Hours) (F. 105-112 & 114), 1975, The set of nine etching and aquatints in colors, on Japan Gekko Hodomura paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon, text in French by Héraclite, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original blue linen-covered clamshell portfolio
    L'Arc Obscure des heures (The Dark Arc of Hours) (F. 105-112 & 114), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 60/125
    all I. 19 1/4 x 27 in. (48.9 x 68.6 cm) all S. 25 1/4 x 36 in. (64.1 x 91.4 cm) portfolio 38 3/4 x 27 x 1 in. (98.4 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $2,580≈ £1,929≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1974 etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 94/100
    Sworders · · Lot 340
    £240≈ $322≈ €276HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  9. Roberto Matta, Ioessa, 1972, Colour etching and aquatint on wove paper
    Ioessa, 1972
    Etching · Paper · ed. 69/100
    38 x 47.7 cm, plate mark; 50.7 x 66.3 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1466
    CHF 400≈ $503≈ £371≈ €429HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 600–View at Kornfeld ↗
  10. Composition, 1959
    Etching · ed. 3/10
    14 7/8 x 19.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $900–1,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  11. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1971 etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 33/100
    Sworders · · Lot 376
    £200≈ $269≈ €230HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  12. Roberto Matta, Centre noeuds (Center Knots) (F. 88-97, S. 393-402), 1974, The complete set of 10 etching and aquatints in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, the sheets loose (as issued), contained in the original paper folio, lacking the original title page, colophon, text and portfolio
    Centre noeuds (Center Knots) (F. 88-97, S. 393-402), 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 36/125
    all I. 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm) all S. 24 x 17 1/2 in. (61 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $2,794≈ £2,053≈ €2,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Roberto Matta, Composition, Etching and aquatint in colors on paper
    Composition
    Etching · Paper · ed. 78/150
    22" h x 30" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 7
    $550≈ £454≈ €539HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  14. Roberto Matta, L'infra-rouge de la pensee brulante, etching and aquatint on Japon paper
    L'infra-rouge de la pensee brulante
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    sight: approx 22 5/8"h, 17 7/8"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1084
    $400≈ £313≈ €378HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  15. Roberto Matta, Nous ne sommes pas au monde, etching and aquatint on Japon paper
    Nous ne sommes pas au monde
    Etching · Paper · ed. 74/100
    sight: approx 21"h, 16.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1083
    $550≈ £431≈ €520HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Etching And Aquatint in Colors on Japan Paper, 1977, "Archery"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper · ed. 66/100
    H 10.6" W 14.6"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1154
    $125≈ £99≈ €118HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at DuMouchelles ↗
  17. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Etching And Aquatint on Paper, Ca. 1977, "Motorcycles, from Les Transesports"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 10.5" W 14.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1153
    $200≈ £158≈ €189HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  18. Roberto Matta, Mots desserre-freins (Las palabras sueltan frenos), 1972, Punta seca, aguafuerte y aguatinta sobre papel japonés nacarado. Ejemplar 22 de 100
    Mots desserre-freins (Las palabras sueltan frenos), 1972
    Etching · Paper
    Tamaño de la imagen 22.5 x 16 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 51
    COP 1,000,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 1,000,000–2,000,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  19. Roberto Matta, Le Palais D'hiver (La Revoluation D'Octobre)-, etching and aquatint in color, 1976-77
    Le Palais D'hiver (La Revoluation D'Octobre)-
    Etching · ed. 56/100
    19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 315
    Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  20. Roberto Matta, Untitled, from Cosi fan Tutte, 1970, etching and aquatint in colors on japon paper
    Untitled, from Cosi fan Tutte, 1970
    Etching · Paper
    20.75 x 16 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 266
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  21. Roberto Matta, ON SE LASSE DE TOUT SAUF DU CIBTRAURE (S.371), 1974, from the NOBEL PRIZE portfolio, 1974, color, etching and aquatint
    ON SE LASSE DE TOUT SAUF DU CIBTRAURE (S.371), 1974, from the NOBEL PRIZE portfolio, 1974, color
    Etching · ed. EA
    16 x 22.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 265
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  22. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Etching with Aquatint in Colors on Paper, 1972, "Les Oh Tomobiles: Plate 1"
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    H 16.25" W 21.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1200
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  23. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Grabado al aguafuerte 22 / 100
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 22/100
    29 x 21 cm imagen / 34 x 26 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 276
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$12,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  24. Roberto Matta, Droites libérées, 1971, Punta seca, aguafuerte y aguatinta sobre papel. Ejemplar 99 de 100
    Droites libérées, 1971
    Etching · Paper
    Tamaño de la imagen: 27.5 x 19.5 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 38
    COP 1,400,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 1,300,000–2,300,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  25. Roberto Matta, Centre noeuds (Center Knots) (F. 88-97, S. 393-402), 1974, The complete set of 10 etching and aquatints in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, the sheets loose (as issued), contained in the original paper folio, lacking the original title page, colophon, text and portfolio
    Centre noeuds (Center Knots) (F. 88-97, S. 393-402), 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 77/125
    all I. 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm) all S. 24 x 17 1/2 in. (61 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 225
    $3,556≈ £2,911≈ €3,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Roberto Matta, Untitled, etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 96/100
    Sworders · · Lot 343
    £280≈ $341≈ €322HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  27. Roberto Matta, Untitled, etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 96/100
    Sworders · · Lot 341
    £280≈ $341≈ €322HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  28. Roberto Matta, Untitled, etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 96/100
    Sworders · · Lot 340
    £260≈ $317≈ €299HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  29. Roberto Matta, Untitled, etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 96/100
    Sworders · · Lot 338
    £280≈ $341≈ €322HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  30. Roberto Matta, Untitled, etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 96/100
    Sworders · · Lot 337
    £260≈ $317≈ €299HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  31. Roberto Matta, Je Fixe des Vertiges, Etching and Aquatint
    Je Fixe des Vertiges
    Etching
    21 1/2 x 15 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 99
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  32. Roberto Matta, Così fan Tutte (S. 224-233), 1970, The complete set of 10 etching and aquatints in colors, on Arches paper, the sheets loose (as issued), with full margins
    Così fan Tutte (S. 224-233), 1970
    Etching · Paper · ed. XVIII/XXV
    all I. 18 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (47 x 37.5 cm) all S. 26 x 19 3/4 in. (66 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    $2,540≈ £2,021≈ €2,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Roberto Matta, Le savoir de l'erreur, 1962, Grabado al aguatinta 96 / 100
    Le savoir de l'erreur, 1962
    Etching · ed. 96/100
    9 x 22 cm imagen / 46 x 38 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 258
    Result not publishedEst. MX$12,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  34. Roberto Matta, Etching and aquatint on Arches paper, 1973, Vivant Mortalite: Complete set of 7 framed etching aquatints; (Sabatier 344-350)
    Etching and aquatint on Arches paper, 1973
    Etching · ed. 36/100
    Each- 11 3/4" h x 8 1/2" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 38
    $1,600≈ £1,273≈ €1,484HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  35. Roberto Matta, Le poing du jour (Aus: Hommage à Picasso), 1971, Farbradierung auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Le poing du jour (Aus: Hommage à Picasso), 1971
    Etching · Paper · ed. 54/90
    49 x 68cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 61
    €595≈ $641≈ £531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Roberto Matta, Morado con verde, Grabado 23 / 100
    Morado con verde
    Etching · ed. 23/100
    41 x 31.5 cm imagen / 67 x 52 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 68
    Result not publishedEst. MX$8,000–12,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  37. Roberto Matta, Droites Libérées, 1971, Mappe mit 1 Suite von 14 Farbradierungen auf Bütten und 1 Suite mit 14 Farbradierungen auf Japan zu Gedichten von Henri Michaux. In originaler Leinenkassette
    Droites Libérées, 1971
    Etching · Paper · ed. E.A
    Van Ham · · Lot 47
    €5,016≈ $4,973≈ £4,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Roberto Matta, Le poing de jour (Aus: Hommage à Picasso), 1971, Farbradierung auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Le poing de jour (Aus: Hommage à Picasso), 1971
    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/90
    49,5 x 68cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 60
    €528≈ $555≈ £457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  39. Roberto Matta, Cherche Eve. - Feuilles ouvertes. - Personnage brune. - Personnage verte, 1972, 4 colour etchings, two with relief printing
    Cherche Eve. - Feuilles ouvertes. - Personnage brune. - Personnage verte, 1972
    Etching · ed. EA
    Two each 76,5 x 56,5 cm, sheet size; two each 50,5 x 32,5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 967
    CHF 300≈ $313≈ £249≈ €291HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  40. Roberto Matta, Ohne Titel, Farbradierung auf Japan
    Ohne Titel
    Etching · Paper · ed. 75/85
    24 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 88
    €1,190≈ $1,256≈ £1,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  41. Roberto Matta, Erotic Composition, etching and aquatint
    Erotic Composition
    Etching
    9 x 7 inches, framed: 18.5 x 15.25 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 227
    $204≈ £150≈ €180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  42. Roberto Matta, Il se delivre, 1974, Farbradierung auf Velin
    Il se delivre, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 41/100
    36 x 30cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 66
    €452≈ $512≈ £377Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  43. Roberto Matta, Centre Noeuds (Center Knots) (F. 88-97, S. 393-402), 1974, The complete set of 10 etching and aquatints in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, with title page, colophon and poem by Antonin Artaud, the sheets loose (as issued), all contained in the original fabric-covered portfolio
    Centre Noeuds (Center Knots) (F. 88-97, S. 393-402), 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 65/125
    all I. 14 x 10 3/8 in. (35.6 x 26.4 cm) all S. 23 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (60.6 x 44.5 cm) portfolio 25 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 1 in. (65.4 x 48.9 x 2.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $4,788≈ £3,462≈ €4,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Roberto Matta, Sin título, de la Carpeta Une Saison en Enfer, 1978, Grabado al aguafuerte, aguatinta y carborundum a la poupeé sobre papel japonés 12 / 100
    Sin título, de la Carpeta Une Saison en Enfer, 1978
    Etching · ed. 12/100
    47 x 35 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 250
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  45. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1911-2002 ) Untitled etching with aquatint for ‘Paroles Peintes’
    Untitled
    Etching
    Sworders · · Lot 752
    £90≈ $125≈ €104HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Sworders ↗
  46. Roberto Matta, New View, 1996, Carborundum etching on handmade paper
    New View, 1996
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 8
    $5,000≈ £3,591≈ €4,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Roberto Matta, Centre Noeuds (Center Knots), 1974, The complete set of 10 etching and aquatints in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, with title page, colophon and poem by Antonin Artaud, the sheets loose (as issued), lacking the original fabric-covered portfolio
    Centre Noeuds (Center Knots), 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 79/125
    all I. 35.5 x 26.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.) all S. 60.5 x 44.5 cm (23 7/8 x 17 1/2 in.) portfolio 65.5 x 49 x 3 cm (25 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $5,670≈ £4,210≈ €4,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1970, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Lana paper, with full margins
    Untitled, 1970
    Etching · Paper · ed. 102/150
    I. 16 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (41.3 x 55.2 cm) S. 22 x 29 3/4 in. (55.9 x 75.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    $630≈ £481≈ €533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Untitled. edition 28/50
    Etching · ed. 28/50
    plate 12-3/4 x 17 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 295
    $650≈ £522≈ €586HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  50. Roberto Matta, Les Voix (The Voices), 1964, The complete set of ten etching and aquatints with embossing in colours, on BFK Rives paper, and accompanying suite of ten etching and aquatints with embossing in colours, on Japon Imperial paper, all with full margins, with title page, text in French, and colophon, the sheets loose and set on Rives folded (as issued), all contained in the original black fabric-covered portfolio with gold lettered spine and slipcase
    Les Voix (The Voices), 1964
    Etching · Paper · ed. 15/24
    all I. various sizes, largest 28.4 x 22.2 cm (11 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.) all S. 32.8 x 25.4 cm (12 7/8 x 10 in.) slipcase 34.5 x 27 x 4 cm (13 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    £3,750≈ $4,623≈ €4,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗

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