> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/buck-nin · updated 2026-11-01

# BUCK NIN (1942–1996)

BUCK NIN is a Maori artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $4,779. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BUCK NIN sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $17,723 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BUCK NIN work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BUCK NIN work is $4,779.

The median BUCK NIN painting sells for $17,723 across 3 lots.

The median BUCK NIN work on paper sells for $1,067 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $17,723† | $18,714† | — | 2025-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,067† | $1,525† | — | 2025-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,714† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $17,723† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,525† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $609† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 BUCK NIN worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BUCK NIN work is $4,779. The median BUCK NIN painting sells for $17,723 across 3 lots. The median BUCK NIN work on paper sells for $1,067 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BUCK NIN's auction record?

BUCK NIN's auction record is $18,714, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,714 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “BUCK NIN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/buck-nin (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.