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Rufino Tamayo Lithographs: Value & Auction Prices

1899–1991

Rufino Tamayo lithographs have appeared at auction 216 times in ArtSell’s records between 1992 and 2026; 171 sold, a sell-through rate of 79%. The median price realised is $2.1kSign up free to see across 170 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.7kSign up free to see–$3kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $33.3kSign up free to see for Nineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio) at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in September 2026. Sales were recorded mainly at Morton Subastas (57), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (45) and Bonhams (25).

$33,280≈ £24,615≈ €28,650Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumNineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)216auction results1992–2026years recorded79%sold$2.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Rufino Tamayo lithographs: key figures

Auction results
216
Sold rate
79%
Active at auction
1992–2026
Median price
$2.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$33.3kSign up free to see Nineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Sep 2026

Top auction houses: Morton Subastas (57), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (45), Bonhams (25)

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  1. La coqueta, 1989, de la serie Tamayo 90 aniversario by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía PP VII / XV, sold Oct 2023
    La coqueta, 1989, de la serie Tamayo 90 aniversario
    Lithograph
    87 x 64 cm medidas de la imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 271
    MX$46,000≈ $2,543≈ £2,100≈ €2,413HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  2. Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía P de A IV / V, offered Oct 2023
    Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen, 1974
    Lithograph
    69.5 x 49.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  3. Retrato de Mujer by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, offered Oct 2023
    Retrato de Mujer
    Lithograph · ed. 136/150
    30 x 22 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 45
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,500View at Leonard Auction ↗
  4. Affiche avant lettre (Afiche poster) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía, offered Oct 2023
    Affiche avant lettre (Afiche poster), 1969
    Lithograph
    64.3 x 48.5 cm imagen / 75 x 56 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 222
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$45,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  5. Perro prehispánico, de la serie Tamayo 90 aniversario by Rufino Tamayo, 1990, Litografía PA XV / XV, offered Oct 2023
    Perro prehispánico, de la serie Tamayo 90 aniversario, 1990
    Lithograph
    62 x 48 cm imagen / 87.5 x 68 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 197
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  6. Hombre oscuro by Rufino Tamayo, 1976, Litografía AP 25 / 25, offered Oct 2023
    Hombre oscuro, 1976
    Lithograph · ed. AP
    65 x 50 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 78
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$44,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  7. Cabeza rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1975, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2023
    Cabeza rojo, 1975
    Lithograph
    29¼ h x 21¾ w in (74 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $2,520≈ £2,047≈ €2,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía 63 / 100, sold Sep 2023
    Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 63/100
    70 x 49.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 281
    MX$42,000≈ $2,405≈ £1,963≈ €2,270HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$43,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  9. Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía P de A IV / V, offered Sep 2023
    Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 63/100
    69.5 x 49.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 216
    Result not publishedEst. MX$43,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  10. Mujer en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía H-C 70, offered Sep 2023
    Mujer en rojo, 1969
    Lithograph
    69.7 x 54.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$43,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  11. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph In Colors On Wove Paper, 1969, Carnavalesca, From Meijeres, offered Sep 2023
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/150
    H 29" W 22"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1068
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  12. Derecho a la vida by Rufino Tamayo, 1984, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Sep 2023
    Derecho a la vida, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    19⅝ h x 13¾ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 315
    $2,016≈ £1,617≈ €1,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Affiche avant lettre (Afiche poster) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía, offered Aug 2023
    Affiche avant lettre (Afiche poster), 1969
    Lithograph
    64.3 x 48.5 cm imagen / 75 x 56 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 104
    Result not publishedEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  14. Mujer en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía H-C 70, offered Aug 2023
    Mujer en rojo, 1969
    Lithograph
    69.7 x 54.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 46
    Result not publishedEst. MX$48,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  15. Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía P de A IV / V, offered Aug 2023
    Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 63/100
    69.5 x 49.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 38
    Result not publishedEst. MX$48,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  16. Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía 63 / 100, offered Aug 2023
    Sin título, de la carpeta Los signos existen, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 63/100
    70 x 49.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 37
    Result not publishedEst. MX$48,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  17. Tajadas de sandía by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía P.A, offered Jun 2023
    Tajadas de sandía, 1969
    Lithograph
    73. 7 x 53.3 cm medidas de la imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 131
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$45,000–100,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  18. Hombre en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1983, Litografía P de A VII / XV, offered Jun 2023
    Hombre en rojo, 1983
    Lithograph
    50 x 35 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$22,000–40,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  19. Pre-Columbia
    Lithograph · ed. 7/100
    21.5 x 18 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 568
    $1,764≈ £1,424≈ €1,639$1,400 + $364 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  20. Retrato de mujer (from the Mujeres portfolio) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jun 2023
    Retrato de mujer (from the Mujeres portfolio), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¼ h x 21 w in (69 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 352
    $1,512≈ £1,213≈ €1,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Chacal by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold May 2023
    Chacal
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 870
    $4,160≈ £3,342≈ €3,849Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  22. Perro ladrándole a la luna by Rufino Tamayo, 1988, Litografía 5 / 40, offered May 2023
    Perro ladrándole a la luna, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. 5/40
    67 x 55 cm imagen / 88 x 62 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  23. Hombre con sombrero. by Rufino Tamayo, 1976, Litografía p / a, offered Apr 2023
    Hombre con sombrero., 1976
    Lithograph
    75 x 55 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 245
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$48,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  24. Torso de Juene Fille by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph, sold Apr 2023
    Torso de Juene Fille, 1969
    Lithograph
    sheet (sight): 28 x 21 1/2 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5060
    $1,353≈ £1,089≈ €1,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  25. Torso de Mujer by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, sold Apr 2023
    Torso de Mujer
    Lithograph
    sheet (sight): 28 x 21 1/2 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5058
    $1,353≈ £1,089≈ €1,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  26. Seated Indian
    Lithograph · ed. 7/100
    21.5 x 18 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  27. Salomé by Rufino Tamayo, 1984, lithograph in colors on Somerset, sold Mar 2023
    Salomé, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    29⅞ h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 234
    $1,512≈ £1,226≈ €1,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Femme en mauve (from the Las mujeres portfolio) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2023
    Femme en mauve (from the Las mujeres portfolio), 1969
    Lithograph
    26⅞ h x 20⅝ w in (68 x 52 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 224
    $1,638≈ £1,329≈ €1,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Mujer sonriente (from the Tamayo 90 aniversario portfolio) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2023
    Mujer sonriente (from the Tamayo 90 aniversario portfolio), 1989
    Lithograph
    22 h x 28⅜ w in (56 x 72 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 221
    $1,512≈ £1,226≈ €1,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Hombre en negro by Rufino Tamayo, 1960, Litografía, offered Mar 2023
    Hombre en negro, 1960
    Lithograph
    65.5 x 50 cm imagen / 76.5 x 56.5 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 218
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  31. Air Mexicain, 1952: by Rufino Tamayo, Litografias, numeradas en el colofón ejemplar 119, offered Mar 2023
    Air Mexicain, 1952:
    Lithograph
    24 x 19 cm medidas totales cada una
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  32. El Ermitaño (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario suite) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Feb 2023
    El Ermitaño (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario suite), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    26½ h x 36⅞ w in (67 x 94 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 219
    $1,890≈ £1,569≈ €1,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. La Negresse (from the Mujers portfolio) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Feb 2023
    La Negresse (from the Mujers portfolio), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅛ h x 21 w in (69 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 217
    $1,638≈ £1,360≈ €1,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Afiche (Mujer) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Feb 2023
    Afiche (Mujer), 1969
    Lithograph
    32⅜ h x 24⅛ w in (82 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 204
    $1,638≈ £1,360≈ €1,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Femme souriante (Mujer sonriente) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía H / C, offered Jan 2023
    Femme souriante (Mujer sonriente), 1969
    Lithograph
    54.2 x 68.7 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  36. La coqueta, 1989, de la serie Tamayo 90 aniversario by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía PP VII / XV, offered Jan 2023
    La coqueta, 1989, de la serie Tamayo 90 aniversario
    Lithograph · ed. PP
    87 x 64 cm medidas de la imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  37. Mujer Sonriente (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Jan 2023
    Mujer Sonriente (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 28½ w in (56 x 72 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 220
    $2,016≈ £1,663≈ €1,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. El Personaje by Rufino Tamayo, 1975, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Dec 2022
    El Personaje, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    29½ h x 22 w in (75 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 151
    $3,328≈ £2,701≈ €3,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Mujer con sandía by Rufino Tamayo, 1950, Litografía 93 / 200, offered Dec 2022
    Mujer con sandía, 1950
    Lithograph · ed. 93/200
    54.5 x 42.5 cm medidas de la imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 247
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$65,000–80,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  40. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Dec 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 860
    $1,792≈ £1,460≈ €1,701Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  41. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Dec 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 821
    $3,328≈ £2,711≈ €3,158Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  42. Mujer con Sombrero (Woman with Hat) (P. 132), 1972Color by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, sold Nov 2022
    Mujer con Sombrero (Woman with Hat) (P. 132), 1972Color
    Lithograph · ed. 81/100
    37 1/4 x 26 1/4 in
    Fine Estate Art & Rugs · · Lot 151
    $1,800≈ £1,525≈ €1,736HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Fine Estate Art & Rugs ↗
  43. ' W 21' by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph In Colors, On Rives BFK Paper, C. 1969, Portrait De Femme, From Mujeres, offered Nov 2022
    ' W 21'
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 100/150
    H 27'' W 21''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1030
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–3,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  44. Capítulo XXI (Chapter XXI) from El apocalipsis de San Juan (The Apocalypse of Saint John) by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Nov 2022
    Capítulo XXI (Chapter XXI) from El apocalipsis de San Juan (The Apocalypse of Saint John), 1959
    Lithograph · Paper
    12⅞ h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 270
    $313≈ £263≈ €301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  45. Hombre en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1983, Litografía P de A VII / XV, offered Oct 2022
    Hombre en rojo, 1983
    Lithograph
    50 x 35 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 44
    Result not publishedEst. MX$40,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  46. Air Mexicain, 1952: by Rufino Tamayo, Litografias, numeradas en el colofón ejemplar 119, offered Oct 2022
    Air Mexicain, 1952:
    Lithograph
    24 x 19 cm medidas totales cada una
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 33
    Result not publishedEst. MX$24,000–34,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  47. Femme en Rouge (from the Las Mujeres portfolio) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Oct 2022
    Femme en Rouge (from the Las Mujeres portfolio), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    27½ h x 21 w in (70 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $1,875≈ £1,697≈ €1,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. El Ermitaño (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches, offered Sep 2022
    El Ermitaño (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    26½ h x 36½ w in (67 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, sold Jul 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 106/150
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 57
    $1,400≈ £1,172≈ €1,386HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  50. Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 7/99
    29.75 x 22 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 54
    $2,142≈ £1,759≈ €2,025$1,700 + $442 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗

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