Roberto Matta Prints: Auction Prices

Chilean · 1911–2002

ArtSell has recorded 92 auction results for Roberto Matta prints between 2012 and 2026, of which 71 sold (77% sell-through). Prices realised range from $125 to $10,000, with a median of $563 across 65 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 28 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, 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 ↗
  2. Roberto Matta, The mooner, 1960, Litografía sobre papel. Ejemplar 25 de 50
    The mooner, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    Tamaño de la imagen: 36.3 x 48 cm
    Bogotá Auctions · · Lot 34
    COP 2,200,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. COP 1,300,000–2,300,000View at Bogotá Auctions ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1911-2002) Untitled lithograph and collage with crayons
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Sworders · · Lot 344
    £380≈ $463≈ €438HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Roberto Matta, Untitled, 1911-2002) Untitled aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Aquatint
    Sworders · · Lot 342
    £200≈ $243≈ €230HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Sworders ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. Roberto Matta, Abstracto, Litografía sin número de tiraje
    Abstracto
    Lithograph
    100 x 80 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 213
    Result not publishedEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  22. Roberto Matta, Les anus d'une pomme (Los anos de una manzana), Litografía E. A
    Les anus d'une pomme (Los anos de una manzana)
    Lithograph
    48 x 65 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 91
    Result not publishedEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Litografía E. A
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    76 x 55 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 64
    Result not publishedEst. MX$12,000–15,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  26. Roberto Matta, Preparazione per il viaggio, 1911, lithograph
    Preparazione per il viaggio, 1911
    Lithograph · ed. 15/100
    49x69 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 271
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  27. Roberto Matta, Il pestaggio, 1911, lithograph
    Il pestaggio, 1911
    Lithograph · ed. 1/100
    49x69 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 270
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  28. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Litografía E. A
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    48 x 65 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 45
    Result not publishedEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  29. Roberto Matta, Abstracto, Litografía sin número de tiraje
    Abstracto
    Lithograph
    100 x 80 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 43
    Result not publishedEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. Roberto Matta, Untitled, Litografía E. A
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    76 x 55 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 248
    Result not publishedEst. MX$15,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  32. Roberto Matta, Niños y madonas de como nace una violeta de José Martí, de la serie Verbo América, 1985, Litografía P. D. A
    Niños y madonas de como nace una violeta de José Martí, de la serie Verbo América, 1985
    Lithograph
    50 x 70 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 242
    Result not publishedEst. MX$15,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  33. Roberto Matta, Dos himnos de la noche del agua de Gabriela Mistral, serie Verbo América, 1985, Litografía P. D. A
    Dos himnos de la noche del agua de Gabriela Mistral, serie Verbo América, 1985
    Lithograph
    70 x 50 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 240
    Result not publishedEst. MX$15,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. Roberto Matta, D'Yeux, 1979, lithograph printed in colors on Arches wove paper
    D'Yeux, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/15
    23.5 x 18.25 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 288
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  36. Roberto Matta, Herring - Harangue, 1965, aquatint etching on paper; framed
    Herring - Harangue, 1965
    Aquatint · Paper
    49 x 40.5 cm (cut-out)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0522
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–2,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  37. 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 ↗
  38. 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) ↗
  39. Roberto Matta, Komposisjon med figurer, Serigrafi, lysmål
    Komposisjon med figurer
    Screenprint
    35,5x46 Motivet: 32,5x43,5 Arket: 41x52 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 102
    NOK 2,000≈ $226≈ £170≈ €187HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 4,000–6,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  40. 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 ↗
  41. 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 ↗
  42. 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 ↗
  43. 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 ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. Roberto Matta, Couple Dancing, Aquatint
    Couple Dancing
    Aquatint
    12 x 9 1/2 inches (sight)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 266
    $390≈ £323≈ €348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. 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 ↗
  48. Roberto Matta, - Musician-, lithograph in color
    - Musician-
    Lithograph · ed. 10/100
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 360
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  49. 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 ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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