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# Carlo Nason (1935–2020)

## What is Carlo Nason’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 241 auction results for Carlo Nason at 41 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,565 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,024–$2,838, n=98). The auction record is $17,399 for Rare floor lamp (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare floor lamp, circa 1983 | Cartridge brass | $17,399 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | floor lamps, pair, 1969 | Stainless steel | $13,200 | Wright | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Sfumato floor lamp, model LT 316, 1969 | Lacquer | $11,430 | Wright | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | model LT305, 1969 | Glass | $11,340 | Wright | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Due lampade a plafone LS 143-144, circa 1970 | Struttura in metallo cromato, diffusori in vetro opalescente | $10,983 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | collection of three ceiling fixtures, 1969 | Stainless steel | $10,000 | Wright | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | pendant lamp, model LS 134, 1969 | Chrome | $10,000 | Wright | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | CARLO NASON POUR MAZZEGA, circa 1960 | Brass and blown glass | $9,416 | Tajan | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Pair of sfumato lamps, 1969 | Sfumato lamps | $9,188 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Table lamp, model LT 305, 1969 | Glass | $8,750 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 206 | $1,594 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $912 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $4,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 106 | $1,594 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $1,275 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 241 results from 41 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carlo Nason is an Italian artist with 496 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,530. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carlo Nason sold in 2026 for $1,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**13 Carlo Nason works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Carlo Nason work worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Nason work is $1,530.

The median Carlo Nason sculpture sells for $4,826 across 13 lots.

The median Carlo Nason work on paper sells for $1,609 across 2 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,609 | $2,542 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $4,826 | $13,200 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $10,000 | $17,399 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,883–$5,358 | $4,826 | $10,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $13,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $675 |

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 Carlo Nason worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Nason work is $1,530. The median Carlo Nason sculpture sells for $4,826 across 13 lots. The median Carlo Nason work on paper sells for $1,609 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Carlo Nason sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Nason sculpture is $4,826.

### What is Carlo Nason's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Nason sculpture is $13,200.

### What is Carlo Nason's auction record?

Carlo Nason's auction record is $17,399, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carlo Nason auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carlo-nason (updated 2026-11-02).

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.