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, Centre Noeuds (Centre Knots), 1974, The complete set of ten etching and aquatints in colours, 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 (Centre Knots), 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 53/125
    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 86
    £4,000≈ $4,932≈ €4,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Lot of Two Etchings
    Untitled
    Etching
    15" high x 11.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 54
    $1,200≈ £916≈ €1,072HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1970, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Lana paper, with full margins
    Untitled, 1970
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/150
    I. 16 1/8 x 21 3/4 in. (41 x 55.2 cm) S. 22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    $2,250≈ £1,730≈ €2,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Roberto Matta, Les Acrobates, Color etching
    Les Acrobates
    Etching · ed. 45/50
    13 in. x 17 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1309
    $550≈ £422≈ €485HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. Roberto Matta, - ''Les Oh! Tomobiles'' (Sabatier 314)-, etching and aquatint in colors, 1972
    - ''Les Oh! Tomobiles'' (Sabatier 314)-
    Etching · ed. 99/100
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 360
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  6. Roberto Matta, Composition, 1911, etching-aquatint print
    Composition, 1911
    Etching · ed. EA
    27,5x22 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  7. Roberto Matta, Hom'mere III: L'Ergonaute, Plate VII: Le palais d'hiver, colour etching and aquatint
    Hom'mere III: L'Ergonaute, Plate VII: Le palais d'hiver
    Etching · ed. 97/100
    plate size: 49,5 by 37,5cm; sheet size: 66,5 by 50,5cm; 74 by 58 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Roberto Matta, Centre noeuds, 1974, The complete set of 10 etchings in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Centre noeuds, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 93/125
    I. 13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in. (35.2 x 26.7 cm) S. 23 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (60.6 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    $5,000≈ £4,095≈ €4,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Roberto Matta, Centre Noeuds, 1974, The complete set of 10 etchings in colors, on Japanese nacré paper, with full margins,
    Centre Noeuds, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 69/125
    25 5/8 x 19 1/8 in. (65.1 x 48.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    $4,750≈ £3,274≈ €4,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Roberto Matta, Etre hommande, plate VIII, from Hom'mere III, L'Ergonaute, 1976-77, Etching and aquatint with extensive hand-coloring in pastel, on Arches paper, with full margins,
    Etre hommande, plate VIII, from Hom'mere III, L'Ergonaute, 1976-77
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (48.9 x 37.5 cm) S. 26 x 19 3/4 in. (66 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Roberto Matta, Centre Noeuds, 1974, The complete set of ten etchings in colors, on Japanese nacré paper, with full margins,
    Centre Noeuds, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 93/125
    all I. 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm) all S. 23 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (60.3 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $6,250≈ £4,198≈ €5,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Roberto Matta, Centre Noeuds, 1974, The complete set of ten etchings in colors, on Japanese nacré paper, with full margins,
    Centre Noeuds, 1974
    Etching · Paper · ed. 70/125
    all I. 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm) all S. 23 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (60.3 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $10,000≈ £5,936≈ €7,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Roberto Matta, Des Secrets Pour Changer La Vie, 1978, etching and aquatint 52/100
    Des Secrets Pour Changer La Vie, 1978
    Etching · ed. etching and aquatint 52/100
    47 x 35cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 63
    A$500≈ $465≈ £290≈ €346Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Leonard Joel ↗
  14. Roberto Matta, The New School (portfolio), Suite of ten etchings with hand-colored frontispiece on Arches
    The New School (portfolio)
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 221
    $1,063≈ £656≈ €808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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