Rafael Tufiño Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Rafael Tufiño Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 11, 2025
RAFAEL TUFINO Untitled Serigraph
Est: $500 - $700
Rafael Tufiño (Puerto Rican/American 1922-2008) untitled serigraph of a woman in a frame, signed at lower right with artist's icon and numbered 39. Work overall good condition with some fogging to inner frame.
Roland Auctions NY
Jun. 10, 2024
Rafael Tufino (Puerto Rican, 1922-2008), "Cortador de Cana", 1951, woodblock print, depicting a man cutting sugar cane, pencil signed and dated lower right, unknown edition, framed behind glass, wear consistent with a...
Est: $250 - $450
Rafael Tufino (Puerto Rican, 1922-2008), "Cortador de Cana", 1951, woodblock print, depicting a man cutting sugar cane, pencil signed and dated lower right, unknown edition, framed behind glass, wear consistent with age, ss: 12 1/4" h. x 9" w. [PROVENANCE: From the collection of a Chester, CT gentleman.]
Winter Associates, Inc.
Feb. 25, 2023
Rafael Tufino (American, 1922-2008), "Mujer y Nino", lithograph, pencil signed, numbered edition 17/60, 25 1/2" x 31 1/4".
Est: $150 - $250
Rafael Tufino (American, 1922-2008), "Mujer y Nino", lithograph, pencil signed, numbered edition 17/60, 25 1/2" x 31 1/4".
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Dec. 01, 2022
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (1922 - 2008, PUERTO RICAN) la Ventana.
Est: $400 - $600
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (1922 - 2008, PUERTO RICAN) la Ventana. Wood block print on Japan paper, 1964. Edition of 200. Signed, R. Tufiño, and dated, 64, lower right. Numbered, 18/200, lower left. Inscribed as titled at bottom center. 355x457 mm; 14x18 inches, (plate), with full margins. Rafael Tufiño was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Puerto Rico at age ten. He served in the US Army from 1943-1946 during the second World War. He was stationed in Panama and served on the Army Signal Corps. After the war he studied in Mexico funded by the US G.I Bill. Returning to Puerto Rico in 1949 he aligned with other artists to form the Generación de los Cincuentas, a group of artists whose goal was to create a new Puerto Rican style of art. He travelled to New York in 1954 on a Guggenheim Fellowship, and returned in 1970 to help found Taller Boricua, an artists' multidisciplinary workshop to promote and support the arts of East Harlem residents. So revered in Puerto Rico, the governor ordered all flags to be flown at half staff and declared two days of mourning upon receiving the news of Tufiño's death.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 14, 2022
RAFAEL TUFINO, NY-PR (1922-2008) SILKSCREEN FABRIC
Est: $50 - $1,000
Postmodern graphic silkscreen on fabric, with abstract letters (possibly Amor) and figure. Signed in print lower right; on stretcher. Dimensions: H 38" x W 37.5" Condition: In need of some conservation; sun fading, soiling to fabric throughout; some fraying to corners.
Westport Auction
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino EL SANTERO Serigraph, Signed
Est: $200 - $300
Serigraph depicts imagery from the 1956 movie "El Santero" ("The Witch Doctor"), one of several films produced by the Puerto Rican Division de Educacion de la Comunidad to promote local culture. (source: expodivedco.sagrado.edu/el-santero/) Handwritten dedication reads "For Magie with all my heart, your friend forever, Tefo" and "14.5.1982 Domingo Patio Desam." Provenance: Gift from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The consignor, a woman named Magdalena, operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino CHILDREN WITH TOYS Print, Signed Edition
Est: $200 - $300
Print is dedicated "To my love Magie, the Tefo." Provenance: Gift from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The consignor, a woman named Magdalena, operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino WOMAN IN PROFILE Serigraph, Signed
Est: $200 - $300
Serigraph is titled "Woman in Profile." Provenance: Gift from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The consignor, a woman named Magdalena, operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino Serigraph, Female Nude, Signed Edition
Est: $200 - $300
Print is titled "Nude Rosemarie Playing Flute" and dedicated "To Magie with love, Rosemarie 11/22/69." Provenance: Gift from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The consignor, a woman named Magdalena, operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino Portrait Painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Work is titled "Man in Carnival Hat." Inscription reads "To Magie with all my heart." Provenance: Gift from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The owner of the works operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino Figural Painting, Female Nude, 49"W
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Work is titled "Rosemarie Reclining Nude on Sofa with Child." Provenance: Purchased from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The consignor, a woman named Magdalena, operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Rafael Tufino Portrait Painting, 47"H
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Work is titled "Rosemarie with her cat Tefo." Provenance: Purchased from Artist | Private Collection, Puerto Rico, now Central Florida. The consignor, a woman named Magdalena, operated a restaurant and bar in Puerto Rico's Historic District in the 1960's-1980's. The bar, El Patio de Sam, was a venue for local artists, where she became friends with Rafael Tufino. Magdalena introduced Tufino to her friend Rosemarie, who became Tufino's model and his wife. Rosemarie is the subject of several of the paintings in this collection, and several works are dedicated to Magdalena in the margins.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Feb. 10, 2022
RAFAEL TUFINO (New York/Puerto Rico, 1922-2008), Exhibition poster "Folk Art Center Centro de Artes Populares"., Serigraph on paper, 30" x 20". Shrink wrapped 31" x 20.5".
Est: $200 - $250
RAFAEL TUFINO New York/Puerto Rico, 1922-2008 Exhibition poster "Folk Art Center Centro de Artes Populares". Dated 1967.
Eldred's
Dec. 09, 2021
Rafael Tufiño (American/Puerto Rico, 1922-2008)
Est: $400 - $600
Rafael Tufiño (American/Puerto Rico, 1922-2008) , "Woman in Profile", serigraph, pencil-signed lower right, sheet 30 in. x 22 1/4 in., matted Condition: Overall fair condition
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 29, 2021
Rafael Tufino (PR 1922-2008) La Ventana
Est: $300 - $500
Rafael Tufino (Puerto Rican 1922-2008) La Ventana woodblock on paper signed and editioned lower margin 49/200 plate 14 x 18" Overall 22 x 26"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 22, 2021
Rafael TUFINO: Abstract / Cubist Face - Serigraph
Est: $600 - $800
An original signed serigraph print by highly regarded artist Rafael Tufino (October 30, 1922 March 13, 2008), a Brooklyn born Puerto Rican artist and cultural icon who worked in a variety of mediums but is best known for his bold and powerful poster art. His work is in the collection of many museums including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tufino was considered by many in Puerto Rico as The Painter of the People because of his many accomplishments globally as an artist and nationally, especially his involvement with Generación de los Cincuentas, a group of artists who strove to create a new artistic aesthetic for their nation. This particular print is done in Tufinos more abstracted style with a modernist profile with cubist influences. The face is of a woman with very large eyes, almost Egyptian in style with a small straight nose and beak like mouth. She appears against a black back ground with textural and geometric elements around her. A small male figure stands out of the print and appears to be looking up at this large profile as she looks down on him. The piece is signed in pencil above him. [Image: 21 1/2" H x 13 1/4" W; Frame: 34" H x 26" W]. In good condition; no stains or discolorations. colors vivid.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 05, 2020
RAFAEL TUFINO Figuras Sentadas ante el Mar.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
RAFAEL TUFINO Figuras Sentadas ante el Mar. Color monotype on Japan paper, 1965. 260x350 mm; 10 1/4x14 inches, full margins. Signed, dated and inscribed "Monotype" in pencil, lower margin. A superb impression with vibrant colors. Tufino (1922-2008) was a central figure in the Puerto Rican arts community. He studied art in Mexico at the Academia de San Carlos and lived with his family in New York before returning to Puerto Rico in 1950 and co-founding the Centro de Arte Puertorriqueño. He returned to New York in 1970 to continue his career as an artist and became involved with a Puerto Rican group that played a major role in the founding of El Museo del Barrio in New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 26, 2019
Rafael Tufino Exhibition Poster
Est: $10 - $25
Rafael Tufino Exhibition Poster
Bruce Teleky Inc.
Nov. 17, 2018
Rafael Tufino, 1922-2008, Artist Proof
Est: $750 - $1,500
Rafael Tufino, 1922-2008, Artist Proof Linoleum cut on paper, titled Cortador De Cana, translated to Cane Cutter. Signed in Pencil PA Linoleo R. Tufino. Estimated more than 50 yrs old. Fine Art.Size And Weight: See Last Photo If Applicable. All Photos Represent The Lot Condition. Please Read Our Terms And Conditions.
Pangaea Auctions
Nov. 17, 2018
Rafael Tufino, 1922-2008, Artist Proof
Est: $750 - $1,500
Rafael Tufino, 1922-2008, Artist Proof Linocut on paper, titled Sal y Su Mundo, translated to Salt And Your World. Signed in Pencil PA Linografia R. Tufino Estimated more than 50 yrs old. Fine Art.Size And Weight: See Last Photo If Applicable. All Photos Represent The Lot Condition. Please Read Our Terms And Conditions.
Pangaea Auctions
Jun. 22, 2018
RAFAEL TUFINO (1922-2008): QUIEN LE TEME A VIRGINIA WOOLF
Est: $100 - $200
RAFAEL TUFINO (1922-2008): QUIEN LE TEME A VIRGINIA WOOLF Screenprint in colors. 26 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (sheet), 28 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 22, 2018
AFTER RAFAEL TUFINO (1922-2008): EXPOSICION DE DIBUJOS DE RAFAEL TUFINO
Est: $100 - $200
AFTER RAFAEL TUFINO (1922-2008): EXPOSICION DE DIBUJOS DE RAFAEL TUFINO Offset lithograph on paper, 1967, signed in pencil. 28 x 21 in. (sheet), 30 x 23 1/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
May. 03, 2018
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (1922-2008). FERIA DEL LIBRO. 26x19 inches, 68x48 cm.
Est: $400 - $600
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (1922-2008) FERIA DEL LIBRO. 26 3/4x19 inches, 68x48 1/4 cm. Condition A-: foxing in margins and image. Paper. Tufiño was born in Brooklyn, New York to Puerto Rican parents. His family moved permanently back to the Island in 1932. He worked with DIVEDCO from its formation in 1950, and was head of its graphic arts department from 1957-1963. He was known as the "Painter of the People," because both his paintings and posters depict traditional aspects of Puerto Rican life.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 16, 2014
RAFAEL TUFINO (1922-2008) PUERTO RICAN
Est: $400 - $500
Old silk screen/poster "Exposicion Botello Barros". Limieted Edition 11/35. Hand signed in pencil. Overall 30" x 12 1/2".
Chamberlain Auction Gallery
May. 05, 2011
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (1922-2008). PEDACITO DE TIERRA. 1952. 26x19 inches, 67x48 cm.
Est: $800 - $1,200
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (1922-2008) PEDACITO DE TIERRA. 1952. 26 1/2x19 inches, 67 1/2x48 1/2 cm. Condition B+: minor tears and losses at edges. Paper. Tufiño was born in Brooklyn, New York to Puerto Rican parents. The family moved permanently back to the Island in 1932. He worked with DIVEDCO from its formation in 1950, and was head of its graphic arts department from 1957-1963. He was known as the "Painter of the People," on account of both his paintings and posters depicting traditional aspects of Puerto Rican life.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 05, 2010
Rafael Tufiño: Composinos at Work
Est: $150 - $250
Rafael Tufiño: Composinos at Work
James Cox Gallery
May. 29, 2008
Rafael Tufiño (1922-2008) , Fefo
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
oil on canvas signed and dated F 20 67 upper left
Sotheby's
Nov. 20, 2006
RAFAEL TUFIÑO (B. 1922)
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
FEFO measurements 20 1/4 by 30 1/8 in. alternate measurements (51.4 by 76.5 cm) oil on canvas signed and dated F 20 67 upper left PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist
Sotheby's
Jun. 19, 2004
Rafael Tufino "Going ro Coffee Plantation"; Harvesting The Coffee 2 woodcuts, both signed in pencil, from the 'Coffee Series', both laid down. 14 x
Est: $150 - $250
Rafael Tufino "Going ro Coffee Plantation"; Harvesting The Coffee 2 woodcuts, both signed in pencil, from the 'Coffee Series', both laid down. 14 x 18in. ea.
Rachel Davis Fine Arts