Lyon & Turnbull’s Prints department in London presents specialist auctions spanning six centuries of printmaking. Our twice-yearly London auctions encompass Old Master prints by renowned artists Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn and Albrecht Dürer; Modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró and Edvard Munch; and Contemporary editions by Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Bridget Riley and L. S. Lowry among others.
Prints / Editions Auction Results
Launched in October 2026, our inaugural Prints / Editions auction achieved strong results across the breadth of the market. Highlights included David Hockney’s Untitled No. 516 which realised £28,160 against a pre-sale estimate of £18,000–22,000; Pablo Picasso’s Pierrot et Arlequin, reached £6,400 against an estimate of £2,000–3,000; and Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn’s Self-Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume, which achieved £6,656 against an estimate of £5,000–7,000.
The sale also highlighted the strength of the market for Modern British printmaking with collectors demonstrating particular appreciation for artistic quality, rarity and technique. Peter Lanyon’s rare screenprint Untitled (Cane Chair) achieved £3,584 against an estimate of £1,500–2,000 while Craigie Aitchison’s vibrant Canaries in a Tree realised £3,072 against £800–1,200.
Buy Old Master, Modern & Contemporary Prints at Auction
Celebrating printmaking in all its forms, our auctions explore the rich history and continuing innovation of the medium, from the earliest printed images produced in Western art during the fifteenth century to the diverse practices of today’s artists.
Our sales encompass the finely worked etchings, engravings and woodcuts of the Old Masters alongside the bold linocuts, lithographs and screenprints of the Modern and Contemporary eras. From rare master prints to contemporary editions, our curated auctions offer opportunities for both first-time buyers and established collectors. Ahead of sale, buyers can browse upcoming Prints / Editions auctions online, view individual works, request condition reports and register to bid.
Sell Prints & Multiples with Lyon & Turnbull
Lyon & Turnbull has a strong history of handling prints and works on paper by leading British and international artists, including Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, Sybil Andrews, Bridget Riley, Damien Hirst and Banksy. Combining specialist expertise with international reach and carefully targeted marketing, we present works to a global audience of collectors.
Whether offering an original print, signed print or limited-edition artwork or an extensive collection, our specialist team provides expert advice on valuation, sale and collection management.
All prices include buyer's premium.
