Mel Bochner Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Mel Bochner Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 14, 2026
Mel Bochner, Untitled (from the 4 x 4 x 4 portfolio)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mel Bochner Untitled (from the 4 x 4 x 4 portfolio) 1968 / 1990 screenprint in colors 48 h x 48 w in (122 x 122 cm) Signed, dated, and numbered to lower left '78/100 Bochner 1968/1990'. This work is number 78 from the edition of 100 printed by Wantanabe Studio, Brooklyn and published by Parasol Press, Ltd., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 17, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Chuckle. monoprint in oil with collage, engraving
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Chuckle. monoprint in oil with collage, engraving and embossment on handmade paper39 ¼ x 63 in. (99.7 x 160 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 16, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Four Color Quartets. Each Sheet: 20 x 15 in. (508
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Four Color Quartets. Each Sheet: 20 x 15 in. (508 × 381 mm.).
Christie's
Jul. 01, 2026
Mel Bochner, American 1940-2025, Howl!, 2022; silkscreen with interference ink and glit
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Mel Bochner, American 1940-2025, Howl!, 2022; silkscreen with interference ink and glitter on wove, signed, dated and numbered 4/20 in pencil, sheet: 81.6 × 48.3cm, (unframed) Provenance: Two Palms, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner
Roseberys
Jun. 24, 2026
Mel Bochner (American 1940-), 'Obliterate', 2018
Est: £3,500 - £5,500
Mel Bochner (American 1940-), 'Obliterate', 2018, silkscreen in colours on Lanaquarelle paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 30 in pencil, published by Two Palms Press, New York: sheet; 127 x 101.6cm
Tate Ward Auctions
Jun. 06, 2026
Mel Bochner, Scoundrel, 2014
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
Signed and dated 'BOCHNER '14'. Edition Two Palms, New York (label verso).
Lempertz
Jun. 04, 2026
Mel Bochner (b. 1940), "Blah Blah Blah" (+ Background Noise), 2013.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mel Bochner (b. 1940) "Blah Blah Blah" (+ Background Noise). Color screenprint (double-sided), 2013. Signed, dated and numbered 80/100 in pencil, lower left. Published by Whitechapel Gallery Limited Editions, London.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 16, 2026
Mel Bochner UNTITLED Screenprint
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Marking(s); notes: signed, 1968/1990, marking(s); ed. 47/100 aside from 15 APs; 1990 Materials: screenprint on wove paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 48"h, 48"w (work is not framed) Additional Information: The screenprint, from the "Four x Four x Four" portfolio, was printed by Watanabe Studio, Ltd., Brooklyn, New York and published by Parasol Press, Ltd., New York, New York.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 16, 2026
Mel Bochner, Howl!, 2022
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Mel Bochner, American 1940-2025, Howl!, 2022; silkscreen with interference ink and glitter on wove, signed, dated and numbered 4/20 in pencil, sheet: 81.6 × 48.3cm, (unframed) Provenance: Two Palms, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner
Roseberys
Apr. 15, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). BLAH BLAH BLAH. Sheet: 27 1/8 x 22 3/8 in. (689 x
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). BLAH BLAH BLAH. Sheet: 27 1/8 x 22 3/8 in. (689 x 568 mm.).
Christie's
Mar. 24, 2026
Mel Bochner (b. 1940), "QED," 1974
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mel Bochner (b. 1940) "QED," 1974 The complete set of four etching and aquatints in colors with chine collé on wove paper Edition: 8/25 (there were also 10 artist's proofs) Each signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Mel Bochner 1974; Kathan Brown at Crown Point Press, Oakland, CA, prntr.; Parasol Press, Ltd., New York, NY, pub; with their blindstamps in the lower right margin corner; loose as issued; together with the justification page; all housed in the original cream linen-covered portfolio box
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 27, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Blah, Blah, Blah. monoprint in oil with paper coll
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Blah, Blah, Blah. monoprint in oil with paper collage, engraving and embossment on handmade paper15 x 15 ¼ in. (38.1 x 38.7 cm.).
Christie's
Feb. 26, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Obvious. Overall: 11 7/8 x 11 3/8 in. (302 x 289 m
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Obvious. Overall: 11 7/8 x 11 3/8 in. (302 x 289 mm.).
Christie's
Jan. 11, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (AMERICAN, 1940-2025).
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Rules of Inference'. 1974. Aquatint on paper. Signed, dated, and numbered '9/35' lower right in pencil. Published by Parasol Press, Ltd. NY. Presented in black and gray portfolio case. Property of the Collection of David Klasfeld. Dimensions: Plate: 22.25" h 31.125" w. Sheet: 29.75" x 39" w. Case: 30.75" h x 42.75" w..
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jan. 11, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (AMERICAN, 1940-2025).
Est: $800 - $1,200
QED' 1974. A portfolio of 4 etchings with aquatint on Rives BFK with Rives lightweight (china colle). Each signed, titled, and numbered 'AP5' lower middle and margins in pencil. Crown Point Press, San Francsico embossed stamp lower right corner. Printed by Kathan Brown. Published by Parasol Press. Property of the Collection of David Klasfeld. Dimensions: (i-iv) Sheet: 27" h x 37.75" w. Case: 38.50" h x 27.75" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jan. 11, 2026
MEL BOCHNER (AMERICAN, 1940-2025).
Est: $500 - $700
Untitled' (Cubes Yellow). 1989. Aquatint on paper. Signed, dated, and numbered '4/32' lower margins in pencil. Property from the Collection of David Klasfeld. Dimensions: Image: 27" h x 41.50" w. Sheet: 33" h x 47.25" w. (unframed).
Clarke Auction Gallery
Dec. 12, 2025
Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Kick Against The Pricks, 2018
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Kick Against The Pricks, 2018 color screenprint on Boutique Silk Fair Blue paper signed and numbered PP 3/4 in pencil 10 1/2 x 28 inches. Property from the Gary W. London, M.D. Trust This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Nov. 24, 2025
Mel Bochner, 1940-2025, A Word Square for Jenny Licht
Est: CHF2,000 - CHF3,000
Signed lower right: Mel Bochner. Titled lower left.
Germann Auction House Ltd
Nov. 22, 2025
Mel Bochner. Vier Publikationen.
Est: €200 - €300
Mel Bochner. Vier Publikationen. 1971-1976. Originalbroschuren. I. 11 Excerpts/ 11 Extraits (1967-1970). Paris, Ileana Sonnabend 1971. Englisch-französischer Paralleltext. Künstlerbuch des renommierten Konzeptkünstlers mit elf programmatischen Aussagen über Kunst und ihre »Produktion« mit dem Abschlussstatement »I do not make art. I do art.« - II. [Theory of sculpture]. Mailand, Toselli 1971. - III. Primer. The complete catalog of twenty-one demonstrations from a theory of sculpture: (counting). Mailand 1973. - IV. Number and Shape. Baltimore Museum of Art 1976. [Keywords: Artist’s book since 1960 ]
Christian Hesse Auktionen
Nov. 20, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025) Master of the Universe 77 1/4 x 46 3/4 in (196.2 x 118.7 cm) (Executed in 2022)
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025) Master of the Universe signed and dated 'Bochner 2022' (lower left) cast paper monoprint in oil 77 1/4 x 46 3/4 in (196.2 x 118.7 cm) Executed in 2022
Bonhams
Nov. 14, 2025
Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Crazy, 2018
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Crazy, 2018 monoprint with collage, engraving, and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper signed and dated in pencil 12 x 9 inches. Property from the Gary W. London, M.D. Trust This lot is located in New York.
Freeman’s
Oct. 23, 2025
Complain
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner 1940 - 2025 Complain signed in pencil and dated monoprint with engraving and embossment in colors on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper sheet: 12 ¼ by 8 ⅞ in. 312 by 225 mm. Executed in 2010, this work is unique.
Sotheby's
Oct. 23, 2025
Nasty
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner 1940 - 2025 Nasty signed in pencil and dated monoprint with engraving and embossing in colors on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper sheet: 11 ⅞ by 8 ⅞ in. 300 by 224 mm. Executed in 2010, this work is unique.
Sotheby's
Oct. 22, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Measurement '9. oil on paper, in five partseach: 1
Est: £18,000 - £25,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Measurement '9. oil on paper, in five partseach: 12 x 12 ¼in. (31 x 30.5cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 22, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Counting 0-10 #1. acrylic on canvas, in nine parts
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Counting 0-10 #1. acrylic on canvas, in nine partseach: 8 1/8 x 10in. (20.5 x 25.5cm.)overall: 24 ¼ x 29 7/8in. (61.5 x 76cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2025
Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025), "Counting Alternatives: The Wittgenstein Illustrations" [Portfolio], 1991
Est: $300 - $500
Mel Bochner American, 1940-2025 "Counting Alternatives: The Wittgenstein Illustrations", 1991 portfolio of (12) lithographs in color on T.H. Saunders wove paper each print is pencil signed and dated lower right and numbered "p/p i" lower left, one of five printer's proofs. Published by Arion Press, San Francisco. Together with exhibition postcard from "Mel Bochner: Constants & Variables, 1966-96", Sonnabend Gallery, November 2-30, 1996. Provenance: Gift from the Artist Estate of Arthur C. Danto and Barbara Westman Danto
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 03, 2025
Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah (Inverse)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Mel Bochner Blah Blah Blah (Inverse) 2022 screenprint in colors with diamond dust 62 h x 48 w in (157 x 122 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right 'Bochner 2022 12/30'. This work is number 12 from the edition of 30 printed and published by Two Palms, New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 03, 2025
Mel Bochner, Counting (Double Over)
Est: $400 - $600
Mel Bochner Counting (Double Over) 1994 etching and aquatint in colors image: 11.75 h x 17.875 w in (30 x 45 cm) sheet: 18 h x 22 w in (46 x 56 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '73/75 Bochner 1994'. This work is number 73 from the edition of 75 published by Krakow Witkin Gallery, Boston. Literature: Krakow Witkin Gallery 1994.01 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 03, 2025
Mel Bochner, Untitled
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mel Bochner Untitled 1968/1990 lithograph in colors image: 44.5 h x 41.25 w in (113 x 105 cm) sheet: 47.875 h x 48.875 w in (122 x 124 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower left '29/100 Bochner 1968/1990'. This work is number 29 from the edition of 100. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 13, 2025
MEL BOCHNER, FOUR COLORED QUARTETS, FOUR LITHOGRAPHS MOUNTED TO BOARD
Est: $3,600 - $4,800
Artist: Mel Bochner, American (1940 - ) Title: Four Colored Quartets Year: 1990 Medium: Four Lithographs mounted to Board, signed and numbered verso Edition: 8/35 Image Size: 20 x 15 inches (each) Size: 45 x 35 in. (114.3 x 88.9 cm)
RoGallery
Jul. 18, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Random Numbers #13. oil on canvas18 x 24 in. (45.7
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Random Numbers #13. oil on canvas18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 16, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Primer (1969-1972) Twenty-One Demonstrations from a Theory of Sculpture. Overall: 11 ½ x 8 ½ x 1 in. (292 x 216 x 25 mm.).75
Est: $600 - $800
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Primer (1969-1972) Twenty-One Demonstrations from a Theory of Sculpture. Overall: 11 ½ x 8 ½ x 1 in. (292 x 216 x 25 mm.).
Christie's
Jul. 13, 2025
MEL BOCHNER "FOUR COLOR QUARTET" LITHOGRAPHS
Est: $300 - $600
Mel Bochner (1940-2025 New York) "Four Color Quartet" Color Lithographs, 1990. Artwork is made up of 4 sheets of paper each measuring 20x15" and arranged in a square with open area at center. Overall artwork size is 35x35". Professionally framed in black wood frame with overall size 43.5x43.5". Some scratches to plexiglas, artwork in excellent condition.
District Auction
Jun. 24, 2025
MEL BOCHNER, AMERICAN 1940-2025, FLOATING WORLD SUITE, 1990, Ukiyo-e woodcut, Sheet; 13 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (33.7 x 46.4 cm.), Frame: 20 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (52.1 x 64.1 cm.)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MEL BOCHNER AMERICAN, 1940-2025 FLOATING WORLD SUITE, 1990 Ukiyo-e woodcut Ed. 17/40 (5)
Potomack Company
May. 24, 2025
Mel Bochner UNTITLED Screenprint
Est: $700 - $900
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 15/100; 1990 Materials: screenprint on heavy wove paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 48"h, 48" w (work is not framed) Additional Information: The screenprint was part of the "Four x Four x Four" portfolio and was printed by Watanabe Studio, Ltd., New York and published by Parasol Press, Ltd., New York. The portfolio included other works by Sol LeWitt, Barry Le Va, and Robert Mangold.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 24, 2025
Mel Bochner BLAH BLAH BLAH (INVERSE) Silkscreen, 62"H
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Mel Bochner (American, 1940-2025) Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 12/30; 2022 Materials: silkscreen on Lanaquarelle paper with diamond dust Dimensions (H, W, D): 62"h, 46.5"w; 65.5"h, 49.5"w frame Additional Information: The silkscreen was printed and published by Two Palms, New York.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 21, 2025
Mel Bochner, Axiom of Precedence: First Case (Zero Over-Counter Clockwise) R.V.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner Axiom of Precedence: First Case (Zero Over-Counter Clockwise) R.V. 1972 ink and tape on paper 22.25 h x 29.875 w in (57 x 76 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to lower left 'Axiom of Precedence: First Case Mel Bochner, 1972, NYC'. Provenance: Galerie Sonnabend, Paris | Acquired from the previous in 1972 by the present owner This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 21, 2025
Mel Bochner, Axiom of Precedence: Second Case (Zero Over Clockwise)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner Axiom of Precedence: Second Case (Zero Over Clockwise) 1972 ink and tape on paper 22.25 h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to lower left 'Axiom of Precedence: Second Case (Zero Over - Clockwise) R.V. Mel Bochner, 1972, NYC'. Provenance: Galerie Sonnabend, Paris | Acquired from the previous in 1972 by the present owner This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 17, 2025
Mel Bochner (American 1940-2025) , Composition 9.1.81, Charcoal, conte crayon pastel on paper, Signed and dated lower right Bochner 9.1.81, 24 1/2" x 19 1/2", Provenance: Sonnabend, West Broadway NY
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Mel Bochner (American 1940-2025) Composition 9.1.81 Charcoal, conte crayon pastel on paper Signed and dated lower right Bochner 9.1.81 24 1/2" x 19 1/2" Provenance: Sonnabend, West Broadway NY
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
May. 13, 2025
Mel Bochner, Are You Out of Your Fucking Mind
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner Are You Out of Your Fucking Mind 2018 anti-reflective laminated glass 25 h x 32 w in (63 x 81 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to label to verso '10/12 Mel Bochner '18'. This work is number 10 from the edition of 12 published by Two Palms Press, Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 13, 2025
Mel Bochner, If the Colour Changes…
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Mel Bochner If the Colour Changes… 2018 etched and silvered glass in artist's frame 25 h x 34.25 w in (63 x 87 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to label to verso '10/12 Mel Bochner 18'. This work is number 10 from the edition of 12 published by Two Palms Press, Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 16, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Money. Sheet: 30 x 20 1/8 in. (762 x 511 mm.).
Est: - $30,000
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025). Money. Sheet: 30 x 20 1/8 in. (762 x 511 mm.).
Christie's
Mar. 26, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (1940-2025) - 'Blah, Blah, Blah + Background Noise'
Est: €4,350 - €5,800
Double sided screenprint on woven paper, signed, dated 2013 and numbered 11/24. From the 'Blah, Blah, Blah + Background Noise,' series. Framed. Certificate of authenticity included. Dim.:38x38cm.
Marques dos Santos
Feb. 26, 2025
MEL BOCHNER (B. 1940). BLAH BLAH BLAH. Sheet: 12 x 9 in. (304 x 228 mm.).
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
MEL BOCHNER (B. 1940). BLAH BLAH BLAH. Sheet: 12 x 9 in. (304 x 228 mm.).
Christie's
Feb. 04, 2025
Mel Bochner (American, b.1940) Five by Four (Blue): Study, 1995
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Mel Bochner (American, b.1940) Five by Four (Blue): Study, 1995 charcoal and gouache on paper signed Bochner and dated (lower right) 20 x 20 inches. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 18, 2024
Mel Bochner, Liar
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mel Bochner Liar 2008 etching and aquatint on Japanese surface Gampi 30.625 h x 23 w in (78 x 58 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'PP 1/4 Bochner 2008'. This work is printer's proof 1 of 4 apart from the edition of 20 published by Two Palms, New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 18, 2024
MEL BOCHNER (B. 1940). Blah, Blah, Blah. oil on canvas 72 x 48 in. (182.9 x
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
MEL BOCHNER (B. 1940). Blah, Blah, Blah. oil on canvas 72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 22, 2024
MEL BOCHNER (B. 1940) - Blah, Blah, Blah
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
MEL BOCHNER (B. 1940) Blah, Blah, Blah oil on velvet, in two parts 91 ½ x 75 ¾ in. (232.4 x 192.4 cm.)
Christie's