> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dona-nelson · updated 2026-11-03

# Dona Nelson (b. 1947)

Dona Nelson is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $5,805.

A work by Dona Nelson sold in 2026 for $5,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dona Nelson work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dona Nelson work is $5,805.

The median Dona Nelson painting sells for $567 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $567 | $567 | — | 2023-10-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $567 |

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 Dona Nelson worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dona Nelson work is $5,805. The median Dona Nelson painting sells for $567 across 1 lots.

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

Dona Nelson's auction record is $6,930, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dona Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dona-nelson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.