Saul Steinberg Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1914–1999

ArtSell has recorded 40 auction results for Saul Steinberg works on paper between 2003 and 2026, of which 36 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $750 to $32,000, with a median of $6,875 across 36 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $32,000 for “Saul Steinberg Stops for the Night” at Clarke Auction Gallery in 2022.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled, 1944

   Drawing · Paper

   9⅛ h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)

   Wright · May 27, 2026 · Lot 292
   $8,320≈ £6,193≈ €7,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Untitled (East Hampton Star), 1984

   Drawing · Paper

   11⅞ h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 30, 2025 · Lot 143
   $1,016≈ £756≈ €865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Blue Pagoda 2, 1966

   Drawing · ed. HC

   20 x 25 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · May 17, 2025 · Lot 286
   Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   UntitledIn the manner of the artist

   Drawing · Paper

   H 5.75" W 8.25"

   DuMouchelles · Dec 15, 2023 · Lot 1043
   Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
5. 
   Man with Butterfly Net, 1966

   Drawing

   stamps on Strathmore laid paper 19 x 25 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Oct 20, 2023 · Lot 153
   $5,000≈ £4,117≈ €4,721HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
6. 
   Cat Under the Table, 1966

   Drawing

   stamps on Strathmore laid paper 19 x 25 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Oct 20, 2023 · Lot 151
   $4,000≈ £3,294≈ €3,777HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
7. 
   Untitled (Woman, Aug. 9, 1962), 1962

   Drawing · Paper

   9⅜ h x 6⅞ w in (24 x 17 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 169
   $2,520≈ £2,076≈ €2,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Landscape With Pyramid And 5 Figures, 1971

   Watercolor · Paper

   image 14 x 21 3/4 in. (35.6 x 55.2 cm) sheet 14 1/2 x 23 in. (36.8 x 58.4 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 26, 2023 · Lot 104
   $4,445≈ £3,647≈ €4,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled (Mask), c. 1962

   Drawing · Paper

   12½ h x 8 w in (32 x 20 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 21, 2023 · Lot 168
   $7,560≈ £5,940≈ €6,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    Marty's Deli, 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    10 1/4 x 13 1/8 in. (26 x 33.3 cm)

    Bonhams · Jan 30, 2023 · Lot 80
    $2,550≈ £2,058≈ €2,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Untitled (Giant Postcard), 1969

    Watercolor · Paper

    6¼ h x 7⅜ w in (16 x 19 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 7, 2022 · Lot 244
    $750≈ £616≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    A Rose is A Rose is A Rose, 1993

    Drawing · Paper

    10⅝ h x 14 w in (27 x 36 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 7, 2022 · Lot 240
    $3,250≈ £2,667≈ €3,087Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Untitled (Braves), 1981

    Drawing · Paper

    13¾ h x 16½ w in (35 x 42 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 7, 2022 · Lot 242
    $2,750≈ £2,257≈ €2,612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Twelve Landscapes, 1969

    Watercolor · Paper

    30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2022 · Lot 69
    $7,560≈ £7,135≈ €7,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Cover of The New Yorker , December 5, 1964

    Drawing · Paper

    23 x 14 1/2 in. (58.4 x 36.8 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2022 · Lot 68
    $15,120≈ £14,270≈ €15,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Untitled

    Mixed media · Paper

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Apr 23, 2022 · Lot 524
    $5,000≈ £3,879≈ €4,622Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
17. 
    Saul Steinberg Stops for the Night

    Drawing · Paper

    27" high x 44" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 6, 2022 · Lot 53
    $32,000≈ £23,674≈ €27,913HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
18. 
    Two Worlds, 1964

    Drawing · Paper

    23 1/8 x 14 5/8 in. (58.8 x 37 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 136
    $10,080≈ £7,584≈ €8,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Horse and Jockey, 1958

    Watercolor · Paper

    23 h x 14½ w in (58 x 37 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 102
    $6,250≈ £4,786≈ €5,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    East Hampton, 1968

    Watercolor · Paper

    23¼ h x 29 w in (59 x 74 cm)

    Wright · Oct 1, 2020 · Lot 123
    $6,875≈ £5,307≈ €5,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
21. 
    The Real Table, 1972-1974

    Oil · Paper

    31 7/8 x 30 7/8 x 23 1/8 in. (81 x 78.6 x 58.6 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 30, 2020 · Lot 181
    $18,750≈ £14,611≈ €16,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Untitled, 1968

    Drawing

    35,8 × 30 cm

    Grisebach · Aug 16, 2020 · Lot 1230
    €3,375≈ $3,987≈ £3,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,400View at Grisebach ↗
23. 
    Archer (double sided)

    Drawing

    14½ h x 11½ w in (37 x 29 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 20, 2020 · Lot 103
    $7,500≈ £6,116≈ €6,844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
24. 
    Untitled (Cats)

    Drawing

    14⅜ h x 11½ w in (37 x 29 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 25, 2020 · Lot 102
    $3,250≈ £2,747≈ €3,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
25. 
    Untitled, 1960

    Drawing · Paper

    14⅜ h x 15 w in (37 x 38 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 25, 2020 · Lot 105
    $2,250≈ £1,902≈ €2,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
26. 
    Untitled

    Pastel

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Feb 8, 2020 · Lot 350
    $10,625≈ £8,207≈ €9,686Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
27. 
    The Real Table, 1972-1974

    Oil · Paper

    31 7/8 x 30 7/8 x 23 1/8 in. (81 x 78.6 x 58.6 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2019 · Lot 202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Piazza San Marco, Venice

    Watercolor · Paper

    Sight: 21.75" x 29.5" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 13, 2019 · Lot 50
    $26,000≈ £20,240≈ €22,674HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
29. 
    cover study for the The New Yorker, 1961

    Pastel · Paper

    23 h x 19½ w in (58 x 50 cm)

    Wright · Sep 13, 2018 · Lot 304
    $5,313≈ £4,069≈ €4,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
30. 
    Untitled, 1974

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 1/2 x 23 1/8 in. (36.8 x 58.7 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 209
    $6,875≈ £4,924≈ €5,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Railway Station, 1952

    Drawing · Paper

    20 3/8 x 25 1/2 in. (51.8 x 64.8 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 1038
    $6,875≈ £5,185≈ €5,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    Certified Landscapes, 1968

    Watercolor · Paper

    23 x 14 1/4 in. (58.5 x 36.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2017 · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Four Sunsets, 1974

    Watercolor · Paper

    30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm)

    Phillips · May 10, 2016 · Lot 184
    $10,625≈ £7,357≈ €9,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    The Head of the Office

    Watercolor · Paper

    39x30

    Artmark · Feb 23, 2016 · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Artmark ↗
35. 
    Senza titolo, 1970

    Watercolor · Paper

    36,8x29 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 30, 2015 · Lot 418
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–25,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
36. 
    Gingerbread House, c. 1946

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 18, 2014 · Lot 87
    $16,250≈ £9,652≈ €11,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
37. 
    Untitled (Blue Pyramid), 1968

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 1/2 x 22 in. (34.3 x 55.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2014 · Lot 172
    $10,000≈ £5,963≈ €7,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    untitled (New York Subway), 1954

    Mixed media · Paper

    23 h x 17 w in (58 x 43 cm)

    Wright · Sep 26, 2013 · Lot 177
    $2,500≈ £1,559≈ €1,852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
39. 
    East Side Golem (Mask), 1965

    Mixed media · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 6, 2011 · Lot 165
    $25,000≈ £15,344≈ €17,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
40. 
    Western Harpy, 1966

    Mixed media · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 6, 2011 · Lot 164
    $28,750≈ £17,646≈ €20,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
41. 
    Untitled (Lady Bird), 1964

    Drawing · Paper

    12 x 8 1/2in (30.5 x 21cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2009 · Lot 1056
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    Dialogue of Sardinia and Paris, 1963

    Watercolor · Paper

    25 3/4 x 21in (65.5 x 53.3cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2008 · Lot 150
    $27,000≈ £17,969≈ €21,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    untitled, 1948

    Drawing · Paper

    23 h x 14¾ w in (58 x 37 cm)

    Wright · Nov 9, 2003 · Lot 328
    $3,835≈ £2,293≈ €3,340Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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