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# Bruce Nelson (1888–1952)

Bruce Nelson is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,875.

A work by Bruce Nelson sold in 2025 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce Nelson work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Nelson work is $1,875.

The median Bruce Nelson painting sells for $1,875 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,875 | $5,500 | 70% | 2025-07-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,585 |

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 Nelson worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Nelson work is $1,875. The median Bruce Nelson painting sells for $1,875 across 7 lots.

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

Bruce Nelson's auction record is $5,500, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bruce Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-nelson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.