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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 Negress (The Black Woman), from Mujeres by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colours, on Japanese paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2019
    La Negress (The Black Woman), from Mujeres, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. III/XXV
    I. 69.5 x 53.5 cm (27 3/8 x 21 1/8 in.) S. 77 x 57 cm (30 3/8 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    £688≈ $848≈ €774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  2. Cabeza en Verde (Head in Green), from Rufino Tamayo 15 lithografías (15 Lithographs) by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Lithograph in colours, on Guarro paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2019
    Cabeza en Verde (Head in Green), from Rufino Tamayo 15 lithografías (15 Lithographs), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    S. 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    £1,625≈ $2,003≈ €1,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. Hombre, Luna Y Estrellas (Man, Moon and Stars) by Rufino Tamayo, 1950, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2019
    Hombre, Luna Y Estrellas (Man, Moon and Stars), 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 105/200
    I. 50.2 x 34 cm (19 3/4 x 13 3/8 in.) S. 50.7 x 38.1 cm (19 7/8 x 15 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    £1,063≈ $1,311≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. Sandías (Watermelons), from Rufino Tamayo 15 Lithografías (15 Lithographs) by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Lithograph in colours, on Guarro paper, the full sheet, offered Sep 2019
    Sandías (Watermelons), from Rufino Tamayo 15 Lithografías (15 Lithographs), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. IV/X
    S. 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. - ''Cabeza en Rojo''- by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph, 1973, offered Jun 2019
    - ''Cabeza en Rojo''-
    Lithograph · ed. 18/50
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 360
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  6. Il Grito 1965 by Rufino Tamayo, 1899, lithograph, offered May 2019
    Il Grito 1965, 1899
    Lithograph · ed. 68/100
    79,5x59,5 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 665
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–600View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  7. Tamayo 90 Aniversario (90th Anniversary Suite): 8 plates by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, Eight lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2019
    Tamayo 90 Aniversario (90th Anniversary Suite): 8 plates, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 99/110
    all I. various sizes all S. approx. 40 1/4 x 29 5/8 in. (102.2 x 75.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 322
    $17,500≈ £13,453≈ €15,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Femme Souriante by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Color lithograph on paper, sold Feb 2019
    Femme Souriante, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 87
    $2,125≈ £1,644≈ €1,887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Nov 2018
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 154c
    $4,875≈ £3,800≈ €4,294Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  10. Mujer Con Sandía by Rufino Tamayo, 1950, Color lithograph on Arches paper, sold Nov 2018
    Mujer Con Sandía, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 304
    $1,875≈ £1,462≈ €1,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Salomé by Rufino Tamayo, 1984, Color lithograph on Somerset paper, sold Nov 2018
    Salomé, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 303
    $594≈ £463≈ €524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Eight plates (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario Series) (9) by Rufino Tamayo, 1989-1990, Lithographs on Arches paper, sold Sep 2018
    Eight plates (from the Tamayo 90 Aniversario Series) (9), 1989-1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $15,000≈ £11,513≈ €12,924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Portrait of a Man (Hombre) by Rufino Tamayo, 1953, Lithograph on paper, sold Jun 2018
    Portrait of a Man (Hombre), 1953
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 20
    $2,250≈ £1,683≈ €1,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Moon Face (Cara de Luna) by Rufino Tamayo, 1964, Lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Oct 2017
    Moon Face (Cara de Luna), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 221
    $2,000≈ £1,518≈ €1,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Torse de Femme by Rufino Tamayo, Color Lithograph "Torse de Femme", sold Sep 2016
    Torse de Femme
    Lithograph · ed. 115/150
    Image - 27.25" high x 21" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 88
    $1,300≈ £978≈ €1,158HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Portrait de Femme (Retrato de Mujer/Woman's Portrait), from Mujeres by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016
    Portrait de Femme (Retrato de Mujer/Woman's Portrait), from Mujeres, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 136/150
    I. 27 1/8 x 20 7/8 in. (68.9 x 53 cm) S. 29 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (75.6 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $2,250≈ £1,551≈ €1,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  17. Femme Souriante by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Color lithograph on paper, sold Oct 2015
    Femme Souriante, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 86
    $1,625≈ £1,057≈ €1,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Le Masque Rouge by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Color lithograph on paper, sold Oct 2015
    Le Masque Rouge, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 85
    $1,500≈ £976≈ €1,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. La Campesina, from Mujeres (P. 120) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Apr 2015
    La Campesina, from Mujeres (P. 120), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/150
    sight 28 1/2 x 22in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5065
    $1,875≈ £1,282≈ €1,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  20. [Hombre, Luna y Estrellas], 1950
    Lithograph · Paper
    21-1/4 x 14-3/4 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 227
    $2,000≈ £1,353≈ €1,892HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  21. La Negra, from Mujeres (P. 109) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Feb 2015
    La Negra, from Mujeres (P. 109), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXV/XXV
    27 x 20 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7199
    $1,375≈ £895≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Mujer con Medias Malva, from Mujeres (P. 115 ) by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Feb 2015
    Mujer con Medias Malva, from Mujeres (P. 115 ), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/150
    27 1/4 x 21in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7182
    $1,500≈ £976≈ €1,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Salomé (P. 307) by Rufino Tamayo, 1983, Color lithograph on wove paper, sold Jul 2014
    Salomé (P. 307), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/250
    sheet 30 x 21 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2097
    $1,375≈ £805≈ €1,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Untitled (from Los Signos Existen portfolio) by Rufino Tamayo, 1974, Color lithograph on Rives paper, sold May 2014
    Untitled (from Los Signos Existen portfolio), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $4,375≈ £2,599≈ €3,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Peces, from Rufino Tamayo 15 Litografías (P. 139) by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Color lithograph on Guarro paper, sold Jan 2014
    Peces, from Rufino Tamayo 15 Litografías (P. 139), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/75
    sheet 22 x 29 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5142
    $2,000≈ £1,208≈ €1,464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Desnudo en Naranja (Nude in Orange) by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, with full margins,, sold Dec 2013
    Desnudo en Naranja (Nude in Orange), 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 27/100
    I. 66 x 51 cm (25 7/8 x 20 1/8 in.) S. 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    £1,375≈ $2,256≈ €1,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  27. La Negresse by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Color lithograph on Rives paper, sold Oct 2013
    La Negresse, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 76
    $1,750≈ £1,094≈ €1,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Capitulo XII, from Apocalypse de Saint Jean (P. 67) by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, Color lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Sep 2013
    Capitulo XII, from Apocalypse de Saint Jean (P. 67), 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    13 1/8 x 20in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4211
    $750≈ £464≈ €555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Capitulo XII, from Apocalypse de Saint Jean (P. 67) by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, Color lithograph on Rives BFK paper, offered Jul 2013
    Capitulo XII, from Apocalypse de Saint Jean (P. 67), 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    13 1/8 x 20in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Chacal, from The Mexican Masters Suite (P. 136) by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper, sold Jul 2013
    Chacal, from The Mexican Masters Suite (P. 136), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/100
    sheet 22 1/16 x 29 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7154
    $2,000≈ £1,329≈ €1,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  31. La Negresse by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph on Rives, sold May 2013
    La Negresse, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 405
    $2,375≈ £1,563≈ €1,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Portrait of a Man (Hombre) by Rufino Tamayo, 1953, Lithograph, sold Oct 2012
    Portrait of a Man (Hombre), 1953
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 449
    $2,500≈ £1,560≈ €1,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Hombre en Fondo Verde by Rufino Tamayo, 1980, Lithograph in colors on wove Arches, sold May 2012
    Hombre en Fondo Verde, 1980
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 380
    $2,250≈ £1,392≈ €1,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Capitulo XI, from Apocalypse de Saint Jean (P. 66) by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Apr 2012
    Capitulo XI, from Apocalypse de Saint Jean (P. 66), 1959
    Lithograph · Paper
    sight 12 5/8 x 9 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7082
    $600≈ £369≈ €454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Capítulo XVIII, from Apocalpypse de Saint Jean (P. 70) by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, offered Oct 2011
    Capítulo XVIII, from Apocalpypse de Saint Jean (P. 70), 1959
    Lithograph · Paper
    11 1/4 x 8 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Mujer con Sandia (Woman with Watermelon) by Rufino Tamayo, c. 1960, Lithograph, sold Oct 2011
    Mujer con Sandia (Woman with Watermelon), c. 1960
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 188
    $1,960≈ £1,253≈ €1,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. El Ermitano by Rufino Tamayo, 1989, Lithograph, sold Jun 2011
    El Ermitano, 1989
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 309
    $2,875≈ £1,801≈ €2,022Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Mujer Sonriente by Rufino Tamayo, 1990, Lithograph, sold Jun 2011
    Mujer Sonriente, 1990
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 307
    $2,750≈ £1,722≈ €1,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Perro Herido by Rufino Tamayo, c. 1989, Lithograph, sold Jun 2011
    Perro Herido, c. 1989
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 306
    $3,500≈ £2,192≈ €2,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph, sold Mar 2011
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 449
    $3,125≈ £1,918≈ €2,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph or drawing, sold Mar 2011
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 448
    $3,750≈ £2,302≈ €2,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Femme au collant noir by Rufino Tamayo, Litografia, offered Dec 2010
    Femme au collant noir
    Lithograph
    70 X 53 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 88
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  43. MUSEO DE ARTE PREHISPANICO DE MEXICO, color lithograph poster by Rufino Tamayo, MUSEO DE ARTE PREHISPANICO DE MEXICO, color lithograph poster, offered Dec 2008
    MUSEO DE ARTE PREHISPANICO DE MEXICO, color lithograph poster
    Lithograph
    26 1/2 in. x 17 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 249
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  44. La Negresse by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Color lithograph, sold Dec 2008
    La Negresse, 1969
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 273
    $1,920≈ £1,292≈ €1,516Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Color lithograph, sold Dec 2008
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 272
    $2,280≈ £1,535≈ €1,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Femme au collant rose by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph in colours, sold Oct 2007
    Femme au collant rose, 1969
    Lithograph
    69,1 : 52,7 cm (27,2 : 20,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 870
    €960≈ $1,381≈ £673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  47. Watermelon Eater by Rufino Tamayo, c.1950, lithograph, sold Nov 2003
    Watermelon Eater, c.1950
    Lithograph
    22½ h x 16½ w in (57 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 342
    $2,596≈ £1,552≈ €2,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. Ritrato de mujer by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Lithograph printed in colours, sold Oct 2003
    Ritrato de mujer, 1969
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 150
    69 : 53,5 cm (27,1 : 21 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1101
    €575≈ $677≈ £400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  49. Composition in Pink and Grey by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph on paper, offered Sep 2003
    Composition in Pink and Grey
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 1/2 in. x 23 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1015
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  50. Visage by Rufino Tamayo, Lithograph printed in colours, sold Mar 2003
    Visage
    Lithograph
    30,5 : 23,5 cm (12 : 9,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 648
    €1,150≈ $1,234≈ £789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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