Rufino Tamayo Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Wood cutter, Lithographer, Sculptor, b. 1899 - d. 1991

Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo was born in 1899. In 1917, Tamayo enrolled at the School of Fine Arts in Mexico City. After three years, unhappy with the classical art program, he taught himself through experimentation. He developed a keen interest in pre-Columbian art when he was a department head at the National Museum of Archaeology in Mexico City.

In 1926, Tamayo relocated to New York, frequently making trips to his homeland of Mexico. Rufino Tamayo's paintings show the influence of Abstract and Expressionist styles, and he was greatly influenced by Picasso and Georges Braque. As well as paintings, RufinoTamayo also sculpted and developed his print-making techniques. Rufino Tamayo's abstracts for sale include Trovador, which sold for $7,209,000 in 2008. Browse collectible abstracts for purchase online and bring home paintings displaying Surrealism infused with art styles of indigenous cultures.

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  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Estela
    Oct. 03, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Estela

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    RUFINO TAMAYO, Mexican. Estela. Color Mixografia. Signed And Nmbered. 29x22. Good condition.

    Joshua Kodner
  • TAMAYO, Rufino (1899-1991) - Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS (1899-1974) - Amanecer en el Delta del Parana e altre poesie. Milan: M'Arte edizioni, 1972. Copy no. 30 of 35 from a total print run of 149, with an additional suite of lithographs. The v...
    Oct. 01, 2026

    TAMAYO, Rufino (1899-1991) - Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS (1899-1974) - Amanecer en el Delta del Parana e altre poesie. Milan: M'Arte edizioni, 1972. Copy no. 30 of 35 from a total print run of 149, with an additional suite of lithographs. The v...

    Est: €300 - €500

    TAMAYO, Rufino (1899-1991) - Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS (1899-1974) - Amanecer en el Delta del Parana e altre poesie. Milan: M'Arte edizioni, 1972. Copy no. 30 of 35 from a total print run of 149, with an additional suite of lithographs. The volume also bears the author's signature at the end of the reproduction of his manuscript. 2 volumes, folio (testo 380 x 285mm; suite aggiuntiva 571 x 410mm). 2 signed and numbered lithographs, each protected by tissue paper, together with an additional set of 2 lithographs on Japon nacré paper. Loose gatherings in an orange cardboard slipcase and additional lithographs in cardboard slipcase. (2) IT TAMAYO, Rufino (1899-1991) - Miguel Ángel ASTURIAS (1899-1974) - Amanecer en el Delta del Parana e altre poesie. Milano: M'Arte edizioni, 1972. Esemplare n. 30 di 35 da una tiratura complessiva di 149, con una suite aggiuntiva di litografie. Il volume reca inoltre la firma dell'autore al termine della riproduzione del suo manoscritto. 2 volumi, folio (testo 380 x 285mm; suite aggiuntiva 571 x 410mm). 2 litografie numerate e firmate protette da velina, suite aggiuntiva delle 2 litografie su carta Japon nacré. Fascicoli sciolti entro cofanetto in cartonato arancione, litografie aggiuntive sciolte entro custodia in cartonato. (2)

    Il Ponte Auction House
  • Rufino Tamayo, Personaje en la ventana, from 'Rufino Tamayo 15 aguafuertes 1980'
    Oct. 01, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Personaje en la ventana, from 'Rufino Tamayo 15 aguafuertes 1980'

    Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000

    Rufino Tamayo, Personaje en la ventana, from 'Rufino Tamayo 15 aguafuertes 1980', etching in colours, 1980, signed in crayon, numbered 15/99 (there were also 15 A.P. in Roman numerals), on Guarro, published by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona, printed by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona, the full sheet, framed (not examined out of the frame)

    Mallet Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Femme au collant rose
    Oct. 01, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Femme au collant rose

    Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000

    Rufino Tamayo, Femme au collant rose, lithograph in colours, 1969, signed in pencil, numbered 9/150, on BFK Rives, published by Touchstone Publisher, New York, printed by Desjobert, Paris, with full margins

    Mallet Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo "Perro" Colored Lithograph
    Sep. 30, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo "Perro" Colored Lithograph

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Signed lower right and numbered lower left.  Date: 1975 Limited Edition: 56/75    Image: 29 3/4" Wide x 22" Tall  Frame: 39 1/2" Wide x 32" Tall    Condition: The print sits slightly slanted within the frame. Otherwise, the image is in good condition. Scratches and nicks to the frame. See images for details.    Artist Bio: Rufino Tamayo (1899–1991) was born in Oaxaca of Zapotec descent, and in the 1920s headed the department of ethnographic drawing at Mexico's National Museum of Archaeology, where drawing pre-Hispanic objects gave him the formal vocabulary that runs through his whole career. He stood deliberately apart from the explicit political program of Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros, arguing for formal and poetic concerns instead, and built a manner of semi-abstract figures and animals in shallow, luminous space, worked in a dense, earthy, heavily textured palette. Dogs and howling animals are among his recurring subjects. From 1973 he worked with Luis Remba to develop the Mixografia process — invented specifically so Tamayo could carry the surface texture of his paintings into an edition. 

    SebastianCharles Auctions
  • RUFINO TAMAYO 'VERGONZOSO (SHAMEFUL)'
    Sep. 26, 2026

    RUFINO TAMAYO 'VERGONZOSO (SHAMEFUL)'

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Rufino Tamayo 'Vergonzoso (Shameful)' print in colors on wove paper. Signed in the plate lower right. Sheet measures 37" x 29".

    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
  • RUFINO TAMAYO 'CABEZA SOBRE FONDO AZUL'
    Sep. 26, 2026

    RUFINO TAMAYO 'CABEZA SOBRE FONDO AZUL'

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Rufino Tamayo 'Head on Blue Background' print in colors on wove paper. Signed in the plate lower right. Sheet measures 36" x 27 3/4".

    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
  • Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) lithograph
    Sep. 26, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) lithograph

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Hombre Oscuro lithograph in colors, 1975, signed and numbered 25/175 in pencil, published by Transworld Art, NY, framed.  25 x 19 1/2"

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Rufino Tamayo (Mexican 1899-1991), Figura de Hombre (Perrera 149), Lithograph in color on Guarro paper, 1973, Sheet size: 762 x 559 mm (30 x 22 in); Frame: 38 x 29-1/2 in (96.5 x 74.9 cm)
    Sep. 25, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican 1899-1991), Figura de Hombre (Perrera 149), Lithograph in color on Guarro paper, 1973, Sheet size: 762 x 559 mm (30 x 22 in); Frame: 38 x 29-1/2 in (96.5 x 74.9 cm)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) Figura de Hombre (Perrera 149) Lithograph in color on Guarro paper, 1973 Signed R. Tamayo in crayon l.r. and numbered 43/75 l.l., published and printed by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona Property of a Washington, DC Collector

    Weschler's
  • Rufino Tamayo "The Obscure Man", 1975
    Sep. 24, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo "The Obscure Man", 1975

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991), "The Obscure Man", Lithograph in Colors, 1975, from "An American Portrait 1776-1976", Part II [Not Songs of Loyalty Alone], signed in pencil lower right, numbered edition "XXI/L" [21/50] lower left, printed by Mourlot, Paris, published by Transworld Art, New York and with blindstamp, frame. Image: 25.25" H x 19.5" W; sheet: 25.5" H x 19.75" W; frame: 27.75" H x 21.5" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a New York City Estate. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, American Bicentennial, Figural, Figurative, Abstract, Abstraction, AbEx, Surrealism, Surrealist, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 20th Century Art

    Auctions at Showplace
  • RUFINO TAMAYO (Oaxaca, Mexico, 1899 – Mexico City, 1991). “Hands on a Blue Background,” 1979. Color etching and aquatint on Guarro paper, print no. 97/99. Signed and numbered in charcoal. Printed...
    Sep. 23, 2026

    RUFINO TAMAYO (Oaxaca, Mexico, 1899 – Mexico City, 1991). “Hands on a Blue Background,” 1979. Color etching and aquatint on Guarro paper, print no. 97/99. Signed and numbered in charcoal. Printed...

    Est: €3,000 - €3,300

    RUFINO TAMAYO (Oaxaca, Mexico, 1899 – Mexico City, 1991). “Hands on a Blue Background,” 1979. Color etching and aquatint on Guarro paper, print no. 97/99. Signed and numbered in charcoal. Printed and published by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona. Part of the portfolio “Rufino Tamayo. 15 Etchings 1979.” Reference: Pereda, 260. Measurements: 55.7 x 75.8 cm. Three red hands emerge vividly against a bluish-gray surface, built up with broad masses of ink, brushstrokes, and splatters. The motif evokes the handprints preserved in cave art, one of humanity’s oldest visual expressions. Tamayo reinterprets this ancestral symbol through a powerfully economical use of color, contrasting the fiery red of the hands with the deep blue of the background. The varying orientations and heights of the hands create an ascending rhythm and suggest both a collective action and a silent call or plea. The work is part of the portfolio “Rufino Tamayo. 15 Etchings 1979,” printed and published by Ediciones Polígrafa in Barcelona. In this series, the artist explored the expressive possibilities of etching and aquatint, integrating chance, material, and color into a language that links modernity with the pre-Hispanic and universal roots of the image. Rufino Tamayo was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Mexican art. In contrast to the narrative and political nature of muralism, he developed a painting style with a universal scope, marked by pre-Columbian culture, the European avant-garde, and a profound exploration of color. His work is held, among other institutions, at the Tamayo Museum in Mexico City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991), Tres sandías, 1968.
    Sep. 17, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991), Tres sandías, 1968.

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Tres sandías. Colored pencils on Fabriano wove paper, 1968. Signed and inscribed "O-68" in pencil, lower right.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Rufino Tamayo "Dos Cabezas de Mujer" Lithograph
    Sep. 16, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo "Dos Cabezas de Mujer" Lithograph

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Rufino del Carmen Arellanes Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). Lithograph print on paper titled "Dos Cabezas de Mujer" (Two Heads of Women), 1969. Depicting two female figures rendered in a semi-abstract, modernist style influenced by Pre-Columbian art. Featuring a figure on the left outlined in red with a white interior and a figure on the right outlined in green with a black interior, each against a textured, grey ground. Pencil signed along the lower right; editioned "H.C." along the lower left. Rufino Tamayo's bold, symbolic paintings and prints unite elements of European modernism, Mexican folk art, and Pre-Columbian ceramics. Tamayo filled his paintings and prints with emotive color palettes and blocky, simplistic compositions, both references to indigenous motifs and the Cubist figurations of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

    Revere Auctions
  • Rufino Tamayo "Figura Hieratica" Etching
    Sep. 16, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo "Figura Hieratica" Etching

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Rufino del Carmen Arellanes Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). Etching on handmade paper titled "Figura Hieratica," 1979. Depicting an elongated double handled vase featuring warm, earthy tones of deep terracotta, burnt orange, and rust. Signed in white pencil along the lower right; numbered 22/99 along the lower left. Rufino Tamayo's bold, symbolic paintings and prints unite elements of European modernism, Mexican folk art, and pre-Columbian ceramics. Tamayo filled his paintings and prints with emotive color palettes and blocky, simplistic compositions, both references to indigenous motifs and the Cubist figurations of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. He worked in the department of ethnographic drawing for the Museo Nacional de Arqueologia in Mexico City. There, he immersed himself in the collection of pre-Columbian art which is reflected within this work.

    Revere Auctions
  • Rufino Tamayo "Figura" Etching 1979
    Sep. 16, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo "Figura" Etching 1979

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Rufino del Carmen Arellanes Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). Etching on paper titled "Figura," 1979. Depicting a geometric figure. Signed along the lower right and numbered 22/99 along the lower left. Provenance: Fingerhut Gallery, March 1980; Private Minnesota Collection.

    Revere Auctions
  • Rufino Tamayo "Cabeza en Rojo" Color Etching
    Sep. 16, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo "Cabeza en Rojo" Color Etching

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Rufino del Carmen Arellanes Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). Etching in colors on embossed paper titled "Cabeza en Rojo (Head in Red)." Signed along the lower right and editioned 22/99 along the lower left.

    Revere Auctions
  • Rufino Tamayo, Langosta
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Langosta

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899 - 1991 Langosta lithograph, edition 23 of 75 editioned lower left: 23/75 signed lower right: R Tamayo

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Protesta, 1983
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Protesta, 1983

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899 - 1991 Protesta, 1983 Mixografía on handmade paper, edition 3 of 100 editioned lower left: 3/100 signed lower right: R. Tamayo printed and published by Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Paisaje con Luna (Landscape with Moon), 1977
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Paisaje con Luna (Landscape with Moon), 1977

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899 - 1991 Paisaje con Luna (Landscape with Moon), 1977 Mixografía print on Arches paper, edition 80 of 100 editioned lower left: 80/100 signed lower right: R. Tamayo printed and published by Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Hombre en la Ventana, 1980
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Hombre en la Ventana, 1980

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899 - 1991 Hombre en la Ventana, 1980 Mixografía on handmade paper, edition 84 of 100 editioned lower left: 84/100 signed lower right: R Tamayo printed and published by Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Figura de Pie, 1977
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Figura de Pie, 1977

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899 - 1991 Figura de Pie, 1977 Mixografía, edition 86 of 100 editioned lower left: 86/100 signed lower right: R. Tamayo printed and published by Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Cabeza en Violeta (Head in Violet)
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Cabeza en Violeta (Head in Violet)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899 - 1991 Cabeza en Violeta (Head in Violet) aquatint on guarro paper, edition 42 of 75 editioned lower left: 42/75 signed lower right: R. Tamayo

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • RUFINO TAMAYO (MEXICAN, 1899-1991) DRAWING
    Sep. 13, 2026

    RUFINO TAMAYO (MEXICAN, 1899-1991) DRAWING

    Est: $600 - $800

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). Untitled 1964. Signed and dated lower right Tamayo '64. Pencil on paper depicting an elegant surrealist composition comprised of flowing organic forms culminating in a geometric mechanical element. Executed with rich tonal shading and expressive graphite modeling, the drawing reflects Tamayo's distinctive fusion of abstraction, symbolism, and biomorphic imagery that characterized many of his intimate works on paper during the early 1960s. The reverse retains an identification label reading "Rufino Tamayo VI-1, Mexico (1899-1991), Untitled. Pencil on paper, signed, 1964. Tamayo remains one of the foremost figures of twentieth-century Mexican Modernism, celebrated for blending indigenous visual traditions with European modernist influences while maintaining a uniquely personal visual language. Medium Pencil on paper Date 1964 Signature Signed and dated lower right Dimensions 14.25" x 10" Condition Overall very good vintage condition with scattered light foxing, age toning and minor edge wear consistent with age. Reverse retains an old identification label. Provenance Private collection.

    Neely Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo, Nineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio)
    Sep. 10, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Nineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio)

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Rufino Tamayo Nineteen works (from the Mujeres portfolio) 1969 lithograph in colors on BFK Rives sheet: 22.5 h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm) sheet: 30 h x 22.5 w in (76 x 57 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge of each work '7/150 R Tamayo'. These works are number 7 from the edition of 150 printed by Atelier Desjobert, Paris and published by Touchstone Publishers, New York. Sold with preface by Ramon Xirau and original portfolio case. Literature: Pereda 105-121, 123-124 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • R. Tamayo, "15 Reproducciones" Portfolio, 1967
    Sep. 02, 2026

    R. Tamayo, "15 Reproducciones" Portfolio, 1967

    Est: $300 - $500

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899-1991 "15 Reproducciones" Portfolio - 1967 Offset lithographs With Spanish text by Octavio Paz (Mexican, 1914-1998), published by Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, in pink portfolio cover.

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • R. Tamayo, "Figura", 1979, Etching
    Sep. 02, 2026

    R. Tamayo, "Figura", 1979, Etching

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899-1991 "Figura" from the series "15 Aguafuertes" - 1979 Etching on Guarro paper Signed to LR, numbered 93/99 to LL, published by Poligrafa, Barcelona. Unframed.

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • R. Tamayo, "Hombre En Blanco", 1976, Mixografia
    Sep. 02, 2026

    R. Tamayo, "Hombre En Blanco", 1976, Mixografia

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899-1991 "Hombre En Blanco (Man in White)" - 1976 Mixografia on paper Signed in pencil to LR, editioned "HC" ("Hors de Commerce" or "not for sale") and numbered 24/25 to LL, printed by Taller de Grafica Mexicana, Mexico City, published by Transworld Art, New York, NY, with blind stamp to LL. Unframed.

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • R. Tamayo, "Hombre Frente al Cielo", 1976
    Sep. 02, 2026

    R. Tamayo, "Hombre Frente al Cielo", 1976

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899-1991 "Hombre Frente al Cielo" - 1976 Mixografia on paper Signed in pencil to LR, numbered 46/140 to LL, published by Transworld Art, New York, NY, with blind stamp to LL. Unframed.

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Rufino Tamayo, "Figura de Pie" - 1977, Mixografia
    Sep. 02, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, "Figura de Pie" - 1977, Mixografia

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, 1899-1991 "Figura de Pie" - 1977 Mixografia in Colors on Paper Pencil signed "R. Tamayo" to LR, numbered 29/100 to LL; titled, numbered, and inscribed "RUT-49" to verso. Published by Taller de Grafica Mexicana, Mexico City. Framed.

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) Cabeza en Rojo (from Rufino Tamayo 15 Aguafuertes 1979), 1979
    Aug. 27, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) Cabeza en Rojo (from Rufino Tamayo 15 Aguafuertes 1979), 1979

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) Cabeza en Rojo (from Rufino Tamayo 15 Aguafuertes 1979), 1979 etching and aquatint in colors signed and numbered 60/99 in white pencil Sheet: 22 x 29 1/5 in. Property from a Boston, MA Estate This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Carnavalesca, Rufino Tamayo Lithograph.
    Aug. 15, 2026

    Carnavalesca, Rufino Tamayo Lithograph.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Artist(s): Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). "Carnavalesca" / "Carnavalesque". Medium: Lithograph in colors. Signature(s): Pencil signed and numbered (117/150) in its lower margin. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Signs of mat burn, as well as slight rillping to the sheet. Scratches to the frame. Measurement(s): 27" x 20 3/4" (image), 37" x 30" (frame). Please note: this lot has not been inspected out of its frame(s). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures. Please select “Self Arranged” at checkout to ensure the best rate and proper packing of your piece.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • Desnudo en Naranja, Rufino Tamayo Lithograph.
    Aug. 15, 2026

    Desnudo en Naranja, Rufino Tamayo Lithograph.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Artist(s): Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). "Desnudo en Naranja". Medium: Lithograph in colors. Signature(s): Pencil signed and numbered (62/100) in its lower margin. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Signs of toning, but otherwise good overall condition. A few scratches to the frame. Measurement(s): 25 3/4" (image), 36 1/2" x 29 1/4" (frame). Please note: this lot has not been inspected out of its frame(s). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures. Please select “Self Arranged” at checkout to ensure the best rate and proper packing of your piece.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Mixographia
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Mixographia

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Rufino Tamayo, Mexican (1899-1991) Mixographia "Estela (Stela)". Signed lower right, numbered /100 lower left. In good condition. Measures 30" x 22"

    Joshua Kodner
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991); Sandías (Watermelons);
    Jul. 29, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991); Sandías (Watermelons);

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Sandías (Watermelons) (Pereda 285), 1980 Mixografía® in colors on handmade paper, signed in white crayon and numbered 70/100 (there were also 25 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), printed by Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City, with full margins, framed. 25 3/4 x 34 1/4in (65.4 x 87cm) sheet 29 1/4 x 37 1/2in (74.3 x 95.3cm)

    Bonhams
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991); Galaxia (Galaxy);
    Jul. 29, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991); Galaxia (Galaxy);

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Galaxia (Galaxy) (Pereda 242), 1977 Mixografia® in colors on wove paper, signed in white crayon and numbered 76/100 (there were also 10 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), with the blindstamp of the publisher/printer, Taller de Gráfica Mexicana, Mexico City, the full sheet, framed. sheet 20 x 47 1/2in (50.8 x 120.7cm)

    Bonhams
  • Attr. to Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) - Sandias, 1958
    Jul. 25, 2026

    Attr. to Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) - Sandias, 1958

    Est: €12,000 - €18,000

    Attr. to Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Attr. to Rufino Tamayo — Sandias, 1958 Oil/Sand on Canvas Signed: Signed and dated ‘TAMAYO 0-58’ (upper right); inscribed ‘Sandias oleo 1958’ (on the reverse of the canvas). Dimensions: Artwork: 38 × 46 cm | 15 × 18.1 in Provenance: Reportedly acquired in Rome in the late 1950s by the grandfather of the present owner; Thence by descent within the family (Rome, Italy, and later Germany); Private Collection, Germany. Condition: Overall good condition. Please contact us to request a detailed Condition Report. Conditions of Sale: This lot is sold “as is” and “as attributed”. The attribution reflects the opinion of the auction house and is considered final. The sale of this lot is final. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- Attributed to Rufino Tamayo. This striking composition featuring the iconic motif of watermelons—a subject synonymous with Rufino Tamayo’s exploration of Mexican identity—is a profound study in texture and monochromatic intensity. Executed in 1958, the work utilizes a deeply resonant palette of reds, characteristic of the artist’s mature period, to transform a simple still life into a meditative, almost architectural space. The triangular, geometric precision of the fruit contrasts with the tactile, weathered surface of the background, creating a dialogue between form and atmosphere. Tamayo’s ability to imbue everyday objects with universal, symbolic weight is fully realized here. The deliberate treatment of light and shadow, combined with the rich, impasto application of paint, suggests an ancient, elemental quality that transcends the limitations of traditional still life. This composition stands as a compelling testament to the artist’s enduring fascination with the interplay of color, indigenous heritage, and modern abstraction.

    Aurora & Athena
  • Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991).
    Jul. 19, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991).

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991). Hombre en Fondo Verde (Man in Green Background), 1980. Color lithograph on wove paper, signed in white pencil and annotated 'HC 24/25', an hors commerce impression aside from the edition of 100 (there were also 25 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), with the blindstamp of the publisher/printed, Editions Press/Ernest de Soto, San Francisco, the full sheet, framed. Literature: Pereda 287. 30 1/4 x 22 1/4in. (76.8 x 56.5cm) 36 x 28in. (91.5 x 71cm/frame). In apparently good condition, not examined out of frame.

    Fine Estate Inc.
  • RUFINO TAMAYO 'FIGURE EN ROJO' PRINT IN COLORS
    Jul. 18, 2026

    RUFINO TAMAYO 'FIGURE EN ROJO' PRINT IN COLORS

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Rufino Tamayo 'Figure in Red' print in colors. Signed in the plate lower right. Sheet measures 35 1/2" x 29 3/4".

    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
  • Rufino Tamayo_Cabeza en amarillo (Head in yellow), from 'Rufino Tamayo 16 aguafuertes 1976'
    Jul. 16, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo_Cabeza en amarillo (Head in yellow), from 'Rufino Tamayo 16 aguafuertes 1976'

    Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000

    Rufino Tamayo_Cabeza en amarillo (Head in yellow), from 'Rufino Tamayo 16 aguafuertes 1976', etching in colours with embossing, 1976, signed in black crayon, numbered 17/75 (there were also 10 A.P.), on Guarro, published by Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona, framed (not examined out of the frame), [Condition] colours attenuated, staining, foxing, a few minor creases, rippling, attached to the mat on the reverse

    Mallet Auction
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991, Mexican), "Cabeza en la Ventana" from the "16 Aguafuertes" series, 1976
    Jul. 14, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991, Mexican), "Cabeza en la Ventana" from the "16 Aguafuertes" series, 1976

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991, Mexican) "Cabeza en la Ventana" from the "16 Aguafuertes" series, 1976 Etching in colors on handmade Guarro paper Edition: P de a X/X (aside from the edition of 75) Signed and numbered in black pencil in the lower right and left corners, respectively: R. Tamayo; Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona, Spain, prntr. and pub.

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991, Mexican), "Cabeza en la Ventana" (Head at the Window), 1984
    Jul. 14, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991, Mexican), "Cabeza en la Ventana" (Head at the Window), 1984

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991, Mexican) "Cabeza en la Ventana" (Head at the Window), 1984 Aquatint in colors on handmade Guarro paper Edition: 54/99 (there were also 15 artists proofs numbered in Roman numerals, and 15 hors commerce impressions) Signed and numbered in black pencil in the lower right and left corners, respectively: R Tamayo; Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona, Spain, prntr. and pub.

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Rufino Tamayo (Oaxaca de Juárez 1899 - Città del Messico 1991) - Mujer con sandìa, 1950
    Jul. 09, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (Oaxaca de Juárez 1899 - Città del Messico 1991) - Mujer con sandìa, 1950

    Est: €800 - €1,000

    lithograph in colours, numbered 132/200 cm 63 x 48 (sheet size) Signed in pencil lower left Lower left blind stamp of the Printer Guilde de la Gravure, Paris

    Finarte
  • Rufino Tamayo (Oaxaca de Juárez 1899 - Città del Messico 1991) - Personaje a contra luz
    Jul. 09, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (Oaxaca de Juárez 1899 - Città del Messico 1991) - Personaje a contra luz

    Est: €600 - €800

    gaufrage, litograph in colours, numbered 30/75 cm 65 x 56 Signed lower right

    Finarte
  • Rufino Tamayo Watermelons Oil On Canvas
    Jun. 28, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo Watermelons Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Art measures 15.25 W × 11.25H. In good condition with wear commensurate with age. From the estate collection of Alexander Goykhman. Comes with C.O.A. From Roberto J Cayuso. Offered here is a Rufino Tamayo oil on canvas composition titled "Watermelons," featuring the artist's highly recognizable modernist treatment of fruit rendered in bold simplified forms against a richly textured crimson field. The work displays two sliced watermelon forms balanced in a geometric arrangement, with expressive surface texture, heavy impasto, and strong tonal contrast that reflect Tamayo's celebrated fusion of Mexican folk imagery with modern abstraction. Signed upper right "Tamayo" with date notation visible, the piece presents with an aged hand-worked surface and visually compelling presence. Rufino Tamayo was one of Mexico's most internationally respected 20th century RH50483

    Monarch Auction and Estate Services
  • Rufino Tamayo Color Lithograph "La Campesina"
    Jun. 26, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo Color Lithograph "La Campesina"

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) Color Lithograph on BFK Rives paper "La Campesina" from "Mujeres" Suite. Pencil signed and numbered 64/150 lower margin, Rives watermark. Unframed. Full sheet measures 30" x 22-1/2". Condition: Light toning, minor stains and soiling, tear on right, edge creases consistent with storage. Estimate 1000 - 2000 Domestic shipping Third Party

    Orion Antiques
  • RUFINO TAMAYO, MEXICAN 1899-1991, NIÑO CON SOMBRERO - 1980, Mixograph, Sight: 31 x 23 1/4 in. (78.7 x 59.1 cm.), Frame: 40 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (102.9 x 81.9 cm.)
    Jun. 25, 2026

    RUFINO TAMAYO, MEXICAN 1899-1991, NIÑO CON SOMBRERO - 1980, Mixograph, Sight: 31 x 23 1/4 in. (78.7 x 59.1 cm.), Frame: 40 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (102.9 x 81.9 cm.)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    RUFINO TAMAYO MEXICAN, 1899-1991 NIÑO CON SOMBRERO - 1980 Mixograph Lower left numbered 6/100; lower right signed: R.TAMAYO

    Potomack Company
  • Rufino Tamayo, Mexican (1899 - 1991), collection of woodcut block prints on tissue paper, 19 3/4"H x 13 1/2"W (One)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo, Mexican (1899 - 1991), collection of woodcut block prints on tissue paper, 19 3/4"H x 13 1/2"W (One)

    Est: $600 - $900

    Rufino Tamayo Mexican, (1899 - 1991) collection of woodcut block prints on tissue paper Exhibition posters for Rufino Tamayo's "Recent Works", M. Knoedler, and Christmas card. Biography from Artistic Gallery Rufino Tamayo moved to Mexico City following the death of his mother in 1911, and began studying art at Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, in 1917. While studying, Tamayo experimented with and was influenced by Cubism, Impressionism and fauvism, among other popular art movements of the time, but with a distinctly Mexican feel. With his paintings, Tamayo expressed what he believed was traditional Mexico, refusing to follow the more political trend that many of his contemporaries did. In 1926, he decided to leave Mexico and move to New York. Tamayo returned to Mexico in 1929 to have a solo show, and was met with high praise and media coverage. Tamayo and Lea Remba were the first artists, who created a new type of printed artwork called "mixografía". It was artwork printed on paper, with depth and texture. Tamayo also painted murals, some of which are displayed iin the Palacio Nacional Opera House in Mexico City. From 1937 to 1949, Tamayo and his wife Olga lived in New York, becoming widely recognized. He had his first show in New York City at Valentine Gallery and went on to show at the Knoedler Gallery and Marlborough Gallery. In 1948 his first major retrospective was done at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, and while he was still controversial, his popularity was high. Still uncomfortable with the political differences and controversy, Tamayo and Olga moved to Paris in 1949, where he was welcomed by the artists of Europe. He remained in Paris for 10 years. In 1959, Tamayo and his wife returned to Mexico permanently, where Tamayo built an art museum in his home town of Oaxaca. The Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum, located in Mexico City, was opened in 1981 for the collections that Rufino Tamayo and his wife acquired during their lifetimes, and ultimately donated to the nation.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991), Sol Feliz
    Jun. 17, 2026

    Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991), Sol Feliz

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    lithograph in colors, signed lower right, numbered 15/100, 12 x 11 3/4 in., frame: 20 x 19 3/4 in.

    Abell Auction
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