Prints

S otheby’s Prints & Multiples department offers an unparalleled selection of fine art prints spanning more than six centuries of printmaking. Our biannual auctions in London and New York feature masterworks by Rembrandt, Dürer and Goya; iconic Modern prints by Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and Miró; and exceptional Pop and Contemporary editions by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Haring, Johns, Bacon, Freud and Hamilton. This breadth makes Sotheby’s the global destination for collectors seeking museum‑quality prints across every major artistic movement.

Our international team of specialists in New York and London works closely with Sotheby’s regional representatives worldwide, bringing deep expertise and a passion for the medium to every sale. With bidders from more than 50 countries, our print auctions consistently achieve strong results, frequently surpassing pre‑sale estimates and setting new benchmarks for both Modern and Contemporary printmaking. This global reach and market leadership continue to define Sotheby’s position at the forefront of the category today.

Old Master Prints are offered exclusively in our London auctions, where collectors can explore rare and historically significant works from the earliest eras of printmaking. Whether acquiring a Renaissance engraving, a Modern lithograph or a Contemporary screenprint, clients turn to Sotheby’s for trusted scholarship, exceptional quality and market‑leading results in fine art prints.