George Nelson (1908–1986)

George Nelson is an American artist with 3,116 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,000.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions23$1,910$8,12587%2025-09-23
Paintings18$761$8,12583.3%2025-05-22
Works on Paper2$612$6252022-05-19
Sculpture & Installation815$2,250$601,26187.5%2026-03-05
Photography1$351$3512003-09-14
Masterpieces (top of market)133$17,500$1.4M2026-03-04

George Nelson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $1,910 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $761, record $8,125. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 133 lots) the median is $17,500.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Coconut chair and ottoman2026-03-05Lama$4,445
Fauteuil « Coconut » et son ottoman Modèle créé en 1955, le nôtre circa 19602026-03-04Artcurial$586,061
Two Platform Benches, designed 19462026-03-04Christie's$1,397
CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System)2026-02-26Wright$10,160
Rare plant stand2026-02-26Wright$3,810

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a George Nelson sculpture?

Based on 713 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Nelson sculpture is $2,250.

What is George Nelson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Nelson sculpture is $601,261.

What is the average price of a George Nelson print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Nelson print is $1,910.

What is George Nelson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Nelson print is $8,125.

What is the average price of a George Nelson painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Nelson painting is $761.

What is George Nelson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Nelson painting is $8,125.

What is George Nelson's auction record?

George Nelson's auction record is $1,438,432, set on 2008-06-17.