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Rufino Tamayo Lithographs: Value & Auction Prices

1899–1991

Rufino Tamayo lithographs have appeared at auction 229 times in ArtSell’s records between 1992 and 2026; 184 sold, a sell-through rate of 80%. The median price realised is $2.1kSign up free to see across 183 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.6kSign 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)229auction results1992–2026years recorded80%sold$2.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Rufino Tamayo lithographs: key figures

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229
Sold rate
80%
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. 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 ↗
  2. 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≈ £1,512≈ €1,736HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Fine Estate Art & Rugs ↗
  3. ' 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 ↗
  4. 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. ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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) ↗
  9. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, sold Jul 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 106/150
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 57
    $1,400≈ £1,165≈ €1,386HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  10. Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 7/99
    29.75 x 22 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 54
    $2,142≈ £1,722≈ €2,025$1,700 + $442 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  11. Salome by Rufino Tamayo, 1984, lithograph, offered Jun 2022
    Salome, 1984
    Lithograph · ed. 46/250
    29.75 x 22 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 400
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  12. Approx. dimensions: 29 in. H x 22 in. W. Weight: 1 lb. Notes: In 1973 Tamayo was invited by a by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph and printmaker, to collaborate on a suite of prints at Taller de Grá, offered Jun 2022
    Approx. dimensions: 29 in. H x 22 in. W. Weight: 1 lb. Notes:Â In 1973 Tamayo was invited by a
    Lithograph
    Hughes Auctions · · Lot 70
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Hughes Auctions ↗
  13. Signed by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, offered Jun 2022
    Signed
    Lithograph
    Hughes Auctions · · Lot 69
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Hughes Auctions ↗
  14. El Coyote by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    El Coyote
    Lithograph
    Sight: 17.25" high x 21.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 98
    $2,400≈ £1,911≈ €2,238HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  15. Perro Prehispánico by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, Litografía HC VII / XV, offered May 2022
    Perro Prehispánico, 1989
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    63 x 48 cm imagen / 88 x 68 cm papel
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 18
    Result not publishedEst. MX$70,000–100,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  16. Mujer en negro by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Litografía 47 / 75, offered May 2022
    Mujer en negro, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 47/75
    76 x 56 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  17. Hombre en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1983, Litografía P de A VII / XV, offered May 2022
    Hombre en rojo, 1983
    Lithograph
    50 x 35 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$40,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  18. Mujer Sonriente (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Apr 2022
    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 289
    $2,340≈ £1,863≈ €2,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. El Ermitaño (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Apr 2022
    El Ermitaño (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    26½ h x 36¼ w in (67 x 92 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 291
    $1,750≈ £1,393≈ €1,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. La Pareja (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Apr 2022
    La Pareja (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario series), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    25¼ h x 33⅛ w in (64 x 84 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 287
    $3,072≈ £2,446≈ €2,915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Air Mexicain, 1952: by Rufino Tamayo, Litografias, numeradas en el colofón ejemplar 119, offered Mar 2022
    Air Mexicain, 1952:
    Lithograph
    24 x 19 cm medidas totales cada una
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 90
    Result not publishedEst. MX$30,000–40,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  22. Cabeza con Pájaros by Rufino Tamayo, 1958, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Feb 2022
    Cabeza con Pájaros, 1958
    Lithograph · Paper
    13 h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 251
    $1,280≈ £957≈ €1,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Jan 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 290
    $1,750≈ £1,307≈ €1,571Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  24. Manos en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 54 / 99, offered Jan 2022
    Manos en rojo
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    55 x 76 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 69
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$44,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  25. El Ermitaño (from Tamayo 90 Aniversario Series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, sold Dec 2021
    El Ermitaño (from Tamayo 90 Aniversario Series), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    31¾ h x 47½ w in (81 x 121 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 232
    $2,860≈ £2,140≈ €2,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Perro Herido (from Tamayo 90 Aniversario Series) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, sold Dec 2021
    Perro Herido (from Tamayo 90 Aniversario Series), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    30¾ h x 38⅛ w in (78 x 97 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $3,250≈ £2,432≈ €2,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Mujer temblorosa by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía 15 / 100, offered Dec 2021
    Mujer temblorosa, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 15/100
    75 x 53.5 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$40,000–50,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  28. Manos en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 54 / 99, offered Oct 2021
    Manos en rojo
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    55 x 76 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 185
    Result not publishedEst. MX$50,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  29. Femme au Collant Noire, (Woman with Black Stockings from the Mujeres Suite) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph printed in colors on Rives BFK paper, offered Oct 2021
    Femme au Collant Noire, (Woman with Black Stockings from the Mujeres Suite), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XI/XXV
    27 5/8 x 21 1/4 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 418
    Result not publishedEst. $1,200–1,800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  30. Air Mexicain, 1952: by Rufino Tamayo, Litografias, numeradas en el colofón ejemplar 119, offered Aug 2021
    Air Mexicain, 1952:
    Lithograph
    24 x 19 cm medidas totales cada una
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 150
    Result not publishedEst. MX$40,000–50,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  31. Mujer en rojo by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía H-C 70, offered Aug 2021
    Mujer en rojo, 1969
    Lithograph · ed. XIV/XX
    69.7 x 54.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 144
    Result not publishedEst. MX$44,000–54,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  32. Sin título by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Litografía 15 / 100, offered Aug 2021
    Sin título, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 15/100
    75 x 53.5 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 142
    Result not publishedEst. MX$46,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  33. Aztlán, 1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 117 / 125, offered Aug 2021
    Aztlán, 1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos
    Lithograph · ed. 117/125
    9.4 x 7" (24 x 18 cm)
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 133
    Result not publishedEst. MX$18,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  34. Mensajes, 1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 117 / 125, offered Aug 2021
    Mensajes, 1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos
    Lithograph · ed. 117/125
    24 x 18 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 132
    Result not publishedEst. MX$18,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  35. Hombre de Oaxaca by Rufino Tamayo, 1991, Litografía XIII / XV, offered Aug 2021
    Hombre de Oaxaca, 1991
    Lithograph · ed. XIII/XV
    77 x 60 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 126
    Result not publishedEst. MX$50,000–70,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  36. El gimnasta (Cruz de hierro) by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 50 / 300, offered Aug 2021
    El gimnasta (Cruz de hierro)
    Lithograph · ed. 50/300
    58 x 78 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 291
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$28,000–46,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  37. Femme en Mauve (Mujer en lila), de la suite Mujeres by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Litografía H. C. Edición 150, offered Aug 2021
    Femme en Mauve (Mujer en lila), de la suite Mujeres, 1969
    Lithograph
    76 x 56 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$40,000–60,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  38. El conejo de la luna,1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 117 / 125, offered Aug 2021
    El conejo de la luna,1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos
    Lithograph · ed. 117/125
    24 x 18 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$18,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  39. La muerte azul, 1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos by Rufino Tamayo, Litografía 117 / 125, offered Aug 2021
    La muerte azul, 1952 de la carpeta Aztlán, sueños mexicanos
    Lithograph · ed. 117/125
    24 x 18 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$18,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  40. Hombre, Luna y Estrellas by Rufino Tamayo, 1950, Lithograph, sold Jul 2021
    Hombre, Luna y Estrellas, 1950
    Lithograph
    19.5 x 13 inches, sheet: 22.5 x 15 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 234
    $1,680≈ £1,214≈ €1,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  41. Cruz de hierro, El Gimnasta by Rufino Tamayo, 1988, Litografía 249 / 300, offered Jul 2021
    Cruz de hierro, El Gimnasta, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. 249/300
    58 x 78 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$30,000–46,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  42. Sandia #1 by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2021
    Sandia #1, 1969
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 492
    $2,500≈ £1,770≈ €2,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Mujer en Rojo by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, offered May 2021
    Mujer en Rojo
    Lithograph · ed. 139/150
    28 1/2 x 22 3/4 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 150
    Result not publishedEst. $500–700View at Leonard Auction ↗
  44. Sandía #1 (from Mujeres) by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, sold Apr 2021
    Sandía #1 (from Mujeres)
    Lithograph · ed. 80/150
    22 1/4 x 29 1/2 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 336
    CA$3,125≈ $2,544≈ £1,823≈ €2,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$4,000–6,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  45. Tezcatlipoca, el diablo de México (Tezcatlipoca, The Devil of Mexico), from Aztlán, sueños mexicanos (Aztlan, Mexican Dreams) (P. 40) by Rufino Tamayo, 1952, Lithograph in colors, on Pur fil Johannot paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2021
    Tezcatlipoca, el diablo de México (Tezcatlipoca, The Devil of Mexico), from Aztlán, sueños mexicanos (Aztlan, Mexican Dreams) (P. 40), 1952
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 91/125
    I. 9 1/2 x 7 in. (24.1 x 17.8 cm) S. 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $1,071≈ £767≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Phillips ↗
  46. Mujer con Medias Malva (Woman with Mauve Stockings), from Mujeres (Women) (P. 115) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2021
    Mujer con Medias Malva (Woman with Mauve Stockings), from Mujeres (Women) (P. 115), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. VI/XXV
    I. 27 5/8 x 21 in. (70.2 x 53.3 cm) S. 29 7/8 x 22 3/8 in. (75.9 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $1,260≈ £902≈ €1,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Mujer con Mallas Negras (Woman with Black Stockings), from Mujeres (Women) (P. 111) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2021
    Mujer con Mallas Negras (Woman with Black Stockings), from Mujeres (Women) (P. 111), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 108/150
    I. 27 1/2 x 21 1/8 in. (69.9 x 53.7 cm) S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    $1,260≈ £902≈ €1,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Female Figure by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, offered Mar 2021
    Female Figure
    Lithograph · ed. 1/150
    Everard Auctions & Appraisals · · Lot 139
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,500View at Everard Auctions & Appraisals ↗
  49. Mujer con sandia by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Mar 2021
    Mujer con sandia
    Lithograph
    27" high x 20.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 41
    $3,000≈ £2,167≈ €2,513HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  50. Hombre (P. 37) by Rufino Tamayo, 1950, Lithograph, sold Mar 2021
    Hombre (P. 37), 1950
    Lithograph
    21.75" high x 17.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 40
    $3,600≈ £2,601≈ €3,016HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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