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# Bill Nebeker (b. 1942)

## What is Bill Nebeker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Bill Nebeker at 7 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $929–$2,012, n=8). The auction record is $12,500 for Eyes of Texas, edition 29/30 (2021, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyes of Texas, edition 29/30 | Bronze | $12,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Early Morning Mount, 1983 | Bronze | $7,865 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | The Sippin' Jug, 1981 | — | $7,605 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 4 | The Ranger, 1989 | Bronze | $2,508 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | The Medicine Shield, 1989 | Patinated bronze | $2,286 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Death of the Bow, 1942 | Bronze with reddish brown and green patinas | $1,920 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | I Ride the Wild Colts, 1942 | Bronze | $1,875 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | A Warrior's Challenge, 1942 | Bronze with reddish brown patina | $1,536 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Renegade on the Move, edition 6/30 | Bronze | $1,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | The Measure of Man, 2012 | Patinated bronze | $1,375 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $1,500 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,898 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $858 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bill Nebeker is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,875.

A work by Bill Nebeker sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bill Nebeker work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Nebeker work is $1,875.

The median Bill Nebeker sculpture sells for $1,375 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $1,375 | $7,865 | — | 2026-03-27 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $500–$1,111 | $858 | $2,286 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,621–$2,361 | $1,898 | $7,865 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,865 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,508 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bill Nebeker worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Nebeker work is $1,875. The median Bill Nebeker sculpture sells for $1,375 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bill Nebeker sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Nebeker sculpture is $1,375.

### What is Bill Nebeker's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Nebeker sculpture is $7,865.

### What is Bill Nebeker's auction record?

Bill Nebeker's auction record is $12,500, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.