Warrington Colescott Auction Prices and Value Guide
Warrington Colescott auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 208 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Warrington Colescott auction prices: quick answer
Warrington Colescott auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Warrington Colescott
- Source records
- 208
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Warrington Colescott
Warrington Colescott (1921–2018) was an American printmaker and painter best known for his biting satirical etchings. Born in Oakland, California, Colescott developed a distinctive graphic style rooted in narrative humor and social critique, producing work that engaged with politics, culture, and the art world itself. He was a master printmaker who operated Mantegna Press in Hollandale, Wisconsin, alongside his wife and fellow artist Frances Myers. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Colescott's etchings drew recognition for their technical virtuosity and sharp commentary. His work is held in major museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate in London, confirming his standing in post-war American printmaking.
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Common works and media
Colescott's most commonly encountered works are intaglio etchings, often featuring satirical, narrative, or figural subjects. These include multi-plate color etchings and black-and-white prints produced at Mantegna Press. Print editions vary; collectors may also encounter proofs, trial proofs, and unique states. Less frequently, paintings and drawings by Colescott appear on the market.
Market and appraisal context
Warrington Colescott's work appears regularly at auction, primarily as etchings and intaglio prints. With over 200 recorded lots, collectors encounter his prints frequently in the secondary market. Key valuation factors include the specific series or subject, edition size and numbering, plate size, paper condition, and provenance. His satirical narrative prints tend to be the most sought-after. As with all prints, attribution should be verified through cataloguing references or expert examination, particularly for unsigned or unnumbered impressions.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- With 208 recorded auction appearances, Colescott has a moderate auction history; individual results should be compared against comparable lots rather than general trends
- No catalogue raisonné was identified in the source pack; attribution should be confirmed through expert review or published references
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Tate museum or university
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Warrington Colescott worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Warrington Colescott artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.