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# Bruce Nauman (b. 1941)

Bruce Nauman is an American artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,069. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bruce Nauman is recorded as sold in 2024 for $8,925; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce Nauman work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Nauman work is $6,069.

The median Bruce Nauman print sells for $5,635 across 57 lots.

The median Bruce Nauman work on paper sells for $85,680 across 9 lots.

The median Bruce Nauman photograph sells for $7,800 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Nauman prints typically sell for $2,817–$8,396 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 59 | $5,635 | $178,406 | 96.6% | 2024-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $85,680 | $871,158 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $314,889 | $598,016 | — | 2007-11-14 |
| Photography | 5 | $7,800 | $125,000 | — | 2021-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $178,406 | $871,158 | — | 2020-06-30 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,500–$12,859 | $8,312 | $15,037 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $2,817–$8,396 | $5,441 | $178,406 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $28,908–$101,108 | $61,629 | $226,586 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $871,158 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $598,016 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $226,586 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $178,406 |
| Photography | 2020 | $125,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $70,970 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $31,763 |
| Photography | 2021 | $13,750 |

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 Bruce Nauman worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Nauman work is $6,069. The median Bruce Nauman print sells for $5,635 across 57 lots. The median Bruce Nauman work on paper sells for $85,680 across 9 lots. The median Bruce Nauman photograph sells for $7,800 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce Nauman prints typically sell for $2,817–$8,396 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bruce Nauman print?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce Nauman print is $5,635.

### What is Bruce Nauman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce Nauman print is $178,406.

### What is the average price of a medium Bruce Nauman print?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce Nauman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bruce Nauman's auction record?

Bruce Nauman's auction record is $871,158, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.