Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 23
- Auction sources
- 14
- Records with images
- 23
- Coverage
- 2008-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Setdart Auction House
Apr 20, 2023
€300
FRANCISCO DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES (Fuendetodos, Zaragoza, 1746 - Bordeaux, France, 1828). "Disparate matrimonial (or Disparate desordenado)". Print number 7 of the series "Disparates o proverbios".
FRANCISCO DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES (Fuendetodos, Zaragoza, 1746 - Bordeaux, France, 1828). "Disparate matrimonial (or Disparate desordenado)". Print number 7 of the series "Disparates o proverbios". 5th edition. Engraving on paper. Enclosed photocopy of the certificate of Ramón Gento i Sostres. Measurements: 20.5 x 31.5 cm (print; 25 x 35 cm (paper); 41 x 51 cm (frame). "Los disparates" is a series of twenty-two etchings in aquatint and etching, with drypoint and burnisher retouches, made by Goya between 1815 and 1823. It is a difficult-to-interpret series of dreamlike and symbolic images that are deeply critical. On this occasion it shows a married couple joined at the back. This is a critique by the enlightened Goya of marriages of convenience. The clerics depicted on the left of the composition represent the church's approval of these practices. Alfonso E. Pérez-Sánchez states in his book "Goya. Caprichos-Desastres-Tauromaquia-Disparates" about this work: "The traditional title, given by Beruete in view of the somewhat more explicit meaning than in other prints in the series, should give way to "Disparate Disparate desordenado", which is shown in a proof in the Chicago Museum. The monstrous couple, painfully united like the one in the Capricho "No one can untie us?", violently rebuke the spectators, i.e. Society, the ultimate culprit of this "disorder". There is no lack of allusions among these spectators to the clerical habit, which two of the most singular characters, on the left, seem to wear. Others have metamorphosed into animals, the better to express their evident wickedness. The kinship with the attendants of the Black Paintings coven is evident. Harris's proverb, "she that ill-matched never fails to say", may apply, of course, but it is not very expressive for the hallucinating intensity of the picture".
- Lot
- 105
Ansorena
Mar 2, 2022
€440
FRANCISCO DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES. Fuendetodos, Zaragoz (1746) / Bordeaux (France) (1828). "Disparate pobre" (Poor Folly).
24,4 x 35,2 cm. Etching, aquatint, burin and drypoint. Print no. 11 of the series "Los proverbios", also called "Los disparates". Printed by the Calcografía Nacional on watermarked paper: stamps of the Calcografía and year 1970. Real A. de Bellas Artes de S. Fernando.
- Lot
- 536
Clars Auctions
May 17, 2014
$800
Print, Francisco de Goya, plate 16 from Disparates (Los Proverbios)
Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), "Wounds heal quicker than hasty words," Sanan Cuchilladas Mas No Malas Palabras, plate 16 from Disparates (Los Proverbios), first edition, printed 1864, printed by Laurenciano Potenciano for the Real Academia, etching with aquatint, plate: 9.5"h x 13.5"w, overall (with frame): 20"h x 23.5"w. Provenance: Barclay Simpson Fine Arts Gallery (Lafayette, CA)
- Lot
- 4684
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr 25, 2026
$525
Goya - Disparate alegre [Merry Folly]
This rare, aquatint engraving is from Francisco Goya's Los Proverbios. Colección de diez y ocho láminas inventadas y grabadas al agua fuerte. It is from the second edition of the work published in Madrid in 1875 by Real Academia de Nobles Artes de San Fernando. The engravings were done by etching, aquatint, and drypoint and printed on vellum paper. This edition was often published with the lithographed title of the first edition, dated 1864, as is the photocopy we will include here. (Harris 248-265) The paper was the same as the first edition, but with some corrected errors to the plates. It was a very small printing for this edition and examples are "extremely rare." (Harris, II, p. 438) Goya created the series of Los Proverbios or Los disparates between 1815 and 1825. The series was never published while Goya was alive due to political oppression. The images depict political issues, Spanish proverbs and sayings, as well as Spanish carnival. Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential Spanish painter. He served as the appointed painter of King Charles IV and Queen Maria-Luisa. His art was influenced by Rembrandt and Velasquez. Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí both named Goya as inspiration for their artistic styles.
- Lot
- 9688
Peterborough Auctions
Mar 18, 2023
$250
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) 'Disparate de Miedo, plate 2'
This is an original etching by Spanish master Francisco Goya. The title of this work is: "Disparate de Miedo, plate 2" It came from his series titled: "Disparates". or Los Proverbios. The image measures 8 5/8" X 12 3/8". This impression is printed on an early laid type paper, we believe this is an early impression, most likely the second printing. The image was created in between 1815-1823. The first printing of the entire series occurred in 1864, this impression was created soon after.
- Lot
- 353
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov 22, 2022
$400
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes QUE GUERRERO! (DELTEIL 220; HARRIS 266) Etching and aquatint, from Los Proverbios, unframed
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) QUE GUERRERO! (DELTEIL 220; HARRIS 266) Etching and aquatint, 1816-1824, on laid paper, from Los Proverbios, the edition with text published in L'Art, with good margins, unframed. Plate 9 5/8 x 14 inches; 244 x 356 mm. Sheet 12 1/16 x 16 7/8 inches; 306 x 429 mm. Harry Lowe was Deputy Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1982-1984. C Estate of Harry Lowe
- Lot
- 103
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DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct 19, 2021
$1,600
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes BOBALICÓN (DELTEIL 205; HARRIS 251) Etching and aquatint, from Los Proverbios
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) BOBALICÓN (DELTEIL 205; HARRIS 251) Etching and aquatint, on wove paper, circa 1815-24, the First Edition, from Los Proverbios, published by the Real Academia de Nobles Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, 1864, with good margins, framed. Plate 9 1/2 x 14 inches; 241 x 356 mm. Sheet 11 15/16 x 16 3/4 inches; 303 x 425 mm. C Property from the Alice N. Benston Trust
- Lot
- 67
Auctions at Showplace
Apr 23, 2026
$275
Francisco Goya "Disparate Ridiculo" Etching
Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828), "Disparate Ridiculo" [Ridiculous Folly], Plate 3, Etching, 19th century, from the "Los disparates" [The Follies] series, unsigned, wood frame. Image: 8.5" H x 12.75" W; frame: 17.5" H x 21.5" W x 1" D. Provenance: From an East 35th Street Estate. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Engraving, Intaglio, Printmaker, Surrealism, Surrealist, Proverbios, Suenos, Proverbs, Dreams, Figural, Figurative, Romanticism, Antique prints, 19th Century Art
- Lot
- 15
Gorringes
Jun 29, 2021
£1,200
Francisco De Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), Disparate feminino (Feminine Folly), from Los Proverbios, Etching and aquatint
Francisco De Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828) Disparate feminino (Feminine Folly), from Los Proverbios, Etching and aquatint Redfern Gallery label verso, trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863
- Lot
- 332
STAIR
Jan 16, 2015
$50
After Francisco Goya (1746-1828): Disparate alegre (Merry Folly), from Plate 12 Los Proverbios
After Francisco Goya (1746-1828): Disparate alegre (Merry Folly), from Plate 12 Los Proverbios Etching on wove paper, with margins. 8 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (plate), 9 x 13 1/2 in. (sight), 16 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. (frame). Note: The platemark dimensions here are smaller than those of the 1864 publication by the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.
- Lot
- 124
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Oct 29, 2018
$600
Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), etching with aquatint "Una Reina del Circo", from the Los Proverbios series, printed by Francoi...
Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828), etching with aquatint "Una Reina del Circo", from the Los Proverbios series, printed by Francois Lienard, Paris, published by L'Art, 8-1/2" x 12-7/8" pl, 12" x 17-1/2" sheet, good condition, light mat burn, light foxing in margins
- Lot
- 14023
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov 9, 2009
$900
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Ridiculo.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Ridiculo. Etching and aquatint on cream laid paper, circa 1824. 245x350 mm; 9 5/8x13 3/4 inches, wide margins. Third edition. From Los Proverbios. A very good impression. Delteil 204; Harris 250.
- Lot
- 37
Swann Auction Galleries
May 1, 2013
$2,880
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Volante.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Volante. Aquatint and etching printed in black on cream wove paper, circa 1824. 243x353 mm; 9 1/2x14 inches, wide margins. First edition, before the number and before the edition published by L'Art. From Los Proverbios. A brilliant, early, richly-inked impression, with the two similar grains of aquatint distinct on the woman's hair and dress, consisten with the earliest impressions of this subject. Delteil 206; Harris 252.
- Lot
- 276
Swann Auction Galleries
May 1, 2008
$3,000
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Pobre.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Pobre. Etching, aquatint and drypoint on cream laid paper, circa 1824. 245x350 mm; 9 5/8x13 3/4 inches, wide margins. Third edition. A superb, dark impression with strong contrasts. Delteil 212; Harris 258.
- Lot
- 137
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr 30, 2009
$1,020
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Pobre.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Pobre. Aquatint and etching, 1815. 245x350 mm; 9 5/8x13 3/4 inches, wide margins. From Los Proverbios. A very good, dark impression. Delteil 212; Harris 258.
- Lot
- 105
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov 2, 2017
$1,500
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Pobre.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Pobre. Aquatint and etching, 1815. 245x350 mm; 9 5/8x13 3/4 inches, wide margins. The first published edition. From Los Proverbios. A superb, richly-inked and very dark impression with strong contrasts and with the fine scratches and dots distinct arounf the figures lower left. Delteil 212; Harris 258.
- Lot
- 208
Swann Auction Galleries
May 8, 2018
$1,560
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Volante.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate Volante. Aquatint and etching, circa 1824. 243x353 mm; 9 1/2x14 inches, wide margins. First published edition. From Los Proverbios. A superb, dark and richly-inked impression. Delteil 206; Harris 252.
- Lot
- 228
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr 29, 2015
$1,560
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate de Carnabal.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate de Carnabal. Aquatint and etching, circa 1824. 245x350 mm; 9 5/8x13 3/4 inches, wide margins. Third edition. From Los Proverbios. A very good, dark impression with strong contrasts. Delteil 215; Harris 261.
- Lot
- 237
Larsen Art Auction
Oct 25, 2014
$1,600
Francisco de Goya Los Disparates Suite (6)
Aquatint etching ed. 6 of 50; Unsigned
- Lot
- 121
Swann Auction Galleries
May 6, 2021
$6,750
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate de Miedo.
FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Disparate de Miedo. Aquatint and etching, circa 1824. 245x350 mm; 9 3/4x14 inches, full margins. First edition. The letters J. G. O. watermark (which Harris cites for first edition impressions). From Los Proverbios. A richly-inked impression with considerable tone on the highlights of the phantom and with burr throughout, consistent with the earliest impressions of this subject. Delteil 203; Harris 249.
- Lot
- 164
Eldred's
Oct 19, 2023
$650
FRANCISCO GOYA (Spain, 1746-1828), Los Proverbios, plate no. 18., Etching and aquatint, 9.75" x 14". Framed 17.75" x 21.75".
FRANCISCO GOYA Spain, 1746-1828 Los Proverbios, plate no. 18. Published by the Real Academia de Nobles Artes de San Fernando, Madrid. Printed in the workshop of Laurenciano Potenciano. From the first edition of 300 copies. Delteil 219.
- Lot
- 9553
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec 30, 2023
$525
Goya, Folio - Disparate alegre or Merry Folly. 12
This rare, aquatint engraving is from Francisco Goya's Los Proverbios. Colección de diez y ocho láminas inventadas y grabadas al agua fuerte. It is from the third edition of the work published in Madrid in 1891 by Real Academia de Nobles Artes de San Fernando. This was likely Goya's last series of prints. There were only 100 published in this third edition. Goya created the series of Los Proverbios or Los disparates between 1815 and 1823. The series was never published while Goya was alive due to political oppression. The images depict political issues, Spanish proverbs and sayings, as well as Spanish carnival. Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential Spanish painter. He served as the appointed painter of King Charles IV and Queen Maria-Luisa. His art was influenced by Rembrandt and Velasquez. Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí both named Goya as inspiration for their artistic styles.
- Lot
- 58464
Bonhams
Jun 23, 2021
£4,200
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Los Proverbios The complete set of 18 etchings with aquatint and drypoint, 1824, on laid paper, with watermark José Guarro Catalunya, good impressions from the Sixth Edition (this edition wa...
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Los Proverbios (Delteil 202-219; Harris 248-265) The complete set of 18 etchings with aquatint and drypoint, 1824, on laid paper, with watermark José Guarro Catalunya, good impressions from the Sixth Edition (this edition was limited to 50), published by the Real Academia de Nobles Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, 1916, the sheets slightly trimmed, with time-staining and some surface dirt, lacking the title page and original paper cover, loose within a separate black leather cover Plate 245 x 345mm. (9 5/8 x 13 5/8.); Sheet 302 x 408mm. (11 7/8 x 16in.) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
- Lot
- 2
Identification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- etching
- Category
- Maker
- Possibly Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, but not confirmed
- Style
- Romantic-era Spanish printmaking
- Material
- paper
- Technique
- etching; possibly aquatint
- Origin
- Spain
- Era
- 1790-1850
- Motifs
- dancers, Spanish costume, figural group, movement, theatrical pose
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Possibly Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, but not confirmed, form etching, material paper.
- Black-and-white intaglio print showing a lively group of dancers in Spanish dress, rendered with loose etched line and tonal shading. The image is numbered "12" at the upper right and appears to be a plate from a bound series or book.
- This guide is currently supported by 24 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for etching.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Possibly Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, but not confirmed examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Paper examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $900.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Possibly Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, but not confirmed examples usually trade differently from unattributed etching listings.
- Romantic-era Spanish printmaking style cues help separate this group from broader etching listings that often dilute market comps.
- Paper condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $50 to $1,800.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 14 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 24 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 14 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2008-2026.
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