Willem de Kooning Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1904–1997

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Willem de Kooning pastels between 2018 and 2023, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $25,000 to $495,000, with a median of $51,230 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $495,000 for “Woman” at Phillips in 2018.

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1. 
   Woman – Lipstick, 1952

   Pastel · Paper

   9 x 5 7/8 in. (22.9 x 14.9 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 15, 2023 · Lot 154
   $73,660≈ £59,093≈ €67,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Reclining Figure, 1972

   Pastel · Paper

   19 x 12 1/4 Framed 23 1/2 x 17 in.

   Cottone Auctions · Oct 3, 2020 · Lot 83
   $28,800≈ £22,262≈ €24,552Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
3. 
   Untitled

   Pastel · Other support

   11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm.)

   Phillips · Feb 27, 2019 · Lot 80
   $25,000≈ £18,774≈ €21,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Woman, 1952

   Pastel · Paper

   16 1/8 x 20 in. (41 x 50.8 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 197
   $495,000≈ £381,444≈ €438,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗

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