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Rufino Tamayo Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1899–1991

Rufino Tamayo prints have appeared at auction 330 times in ArtSell’s records between 1992 and 2026; 272 sold, a sell-through rate of 82%. The median price realised is $2.4kSign up free to see across 270 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.8kSign up free to see–$3.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Nineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio), sold at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in September 2026 for $33.3kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Morton Subastas (71), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (60) and Phillips (48).

$33,280≈ £24,615≈ €28,650Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumNineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)330auction results1992–2026years recorded82%sold$2.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Rufino Tamayo prints: key figures

Auction results
330
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
1992–2026
Median price
$2.4kSign 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 (71), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (60), Phillips (48)

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, Print, sold Nov 2021
    Untitled
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 427
    $7,500≈ £5,570≈ €6,511Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Bodegón, de la serie Rufino Tamayo 15 aguafuertes by Rufino Tamayo, 1980, Grabado al aguafuerte H C 7 / 15, offered Oct 2021
    Bodegón, de la serie Rufino Tamayo 15 aguafuertes, 1980
    Etching · ed. HC
    56 x 76 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 177
    Result not publishedEst. MX$60,000–80,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Personaje con sombrero by Rufino Tamayo, 1979, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Sep 2021
    Personaje con sombrero, 1979
    Etching
    29⅝ h x 22 w in (75 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $3,250≈ £2,411≈ €2,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, metallic print on parchment paper, sold Apr 2021
    Untitled
    Print (other) · Paper
    20” x 15” (51 cm x 38 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 38
    ₱14,016≈ $288≈ £210≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeView at León Gallery ↗
  25. 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 ↗
  26. 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≈ €2,528HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  27. 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≈ €3,034HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  28. Salomé by Rufino Tamayo, 1984, lithograph in colors on Somerset, sold Feb 2021
    Salomé, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 21⅝ w in (76 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 142
    $1,750≈ £1,262≈ €1,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Carnavalesca by Rufino Tamayo, 1969, Color lithograph, sold Jan 2021
    Carnavalesca, 1969
    Lithograph
    30" high x 22" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 95
    $2,000≈ £1,484≈ €1,633HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  30. El Apocalipsis de San Juan Capitulo XVI by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, lithograph, sold Dec 2020
    El Apocalipsis de San Juan Capitulo XVI, 1959
    Lithograph · ed. 158/255
    13 x 20 inches, framed: 22.5 x 29.5 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 245
    $840≈ £622≈ €685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  31. Personaje a Contraluz, (from 15 Aguafuertes) by Rufino Tamayo, color etching, sold Dec 2020
    Personaje a Contraluz, (from 15 Aguafuertes)
    Etching
    29.5 x 22.25 inches / 74.93 x 56.51 cm frame: 38 1/4 x 30 inches, (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5092
    $2,400≈ £1,778≈ €1,958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  32. Perro Ladrandole a la Luna, 1988, (Pereda #333), (Dog Barking at the Moon) by Rufino Tamayo, lithograph printed in colors, offered Dec 2020
    Perro Ladrandole a la Luna, 1988, (Pereda #333), (Dog Barking at the Moon)
    Lithograph · ed. V/XL
    22.5 x 30.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 340
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  33. Untitled by Rufino Tamayo, offset lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2020
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    26 h x 19 w in (66 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $1,250≈ £952≈ €1,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Chacal (from The Mexican Masters Suite) by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Lithograph on German Etching paper, sold Oct 2020
    Chacal (from The Mexican Masters Suite), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 207
    $3,000≈ £2,306≈ €2,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Tajadas de Sandias
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    26 x 19.75 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 32
    $3,024≈ £2,417≈ €2,694$2,400 + $624 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  36. Mujer by Rufino Tamayo, 1959, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold May 2020
    Mujer, 1959
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22⅜ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $2,000≈ £1,631≈ €1,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Dos Caras by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, lithograph in colors, sold Feb 2020
    Dos Caras, 1973
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 304
    $7,150≈ £5,533≈ €6,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Hombre by Rufino Tamayo, 1950, Lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Oct 2019
    Hombre, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 45
    $2,000≈ £1,538≈ €1,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Mujer (from Rufino Tamayo 15 litografias 1973) by Rufino Tamayo, 1973, Color lithograph on Guarro paper, sold Oct 2019
    Mujer (from Rufino Tamayo 15 litografias 1973), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 44
    $2,250≈ £1,731≈ €2,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. - ''Cabeza en Rojo'' (Pareda 281)- by Rufino Tamayo, etching in color, 1980, offered Oct 2019
    - ''Cabeza en Rojo'' (Pareda 281)-
    Etching · ed. 80/99
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 361
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  41. - ''Cabeza Sobre Fondo Verde'' (Pareda 258)- by Rufino Tamayo, etching in color, 1979, offered Oct 2019
    - ''Cabeza Sobre Fondo Verde'' (Pareda 258)-
    Etching · ed. HC
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 360
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  42. - ''Cabeza en Rojo'' (Pareda 257)- by Rufino Tamayo, etching in color, 1979, offered Oct 2019
    - ''Cabeza en Rojo'' (Pareda 257)-
    Etching · ed. 63/99
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 359
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  43. Torso (Torso), from 15 Aguafuertes (15 Etchings) by Rufino Tamayo, 1975, Etching in colours with carborundum, on Guarro paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2019
    Torso (Torso), from 15 Aguafuertes (15 Etchings), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 45/75
    S. 75.5 x 56.4 cm (29 3/4 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £1,063≈ $1,311≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. 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 ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. 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 ↗
  48. Cabeza En Rojo (Head in Red), from Rufino Tamayo 15 Aguafuertes (15 Etchings) by Rufino Tamayo, 1979, Etching in colours with carborundum, on Guarro paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2019
    Cabeza En Rojo (Head in Red), from Rufino Tamayo 15 Aguafuertes (15 Etchings), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    S. 55.6 x 75.4 cm (21 7/8 x 29 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    £1,000≈ $1,233≈ €1,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  49. Interior con Sandía (Interior with Watermelon) by Rufino Tamayo, 1975, Etching in colours, on Guarro paper, the full sheet, offered Sep 2019
    Interior con Sandía (Interior with Watermelon), 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 57/75
    S. 55.9 x 75 cm (22 x 29 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. - ''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 ↗

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