J.L. Nippers (1935–2021)
J.L. Nippers is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by J.L. Nippers sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View J.L. Nippers on OpeningBid →What is a J.L. Nippers work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.L. Nippers work is $375.
The median J.L. Nippers sculpture sells for $275 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $275† | $500† | 80% | 2025-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $250–$500† | $250† | $500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $225–$375† | $300† | $400† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $500† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a J.L. Nippers worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.L. Nippers work is $375. The median J.L. Nippers sculpture sells for $275 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a J.L. Nippers sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J.L. Nippers sculpture is $275. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J.L. Nippers's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J.L. Nippers sculpture is $500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium J.L. Nippers sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium J.L. Nippers sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J.L. Nippers's auction record?
J.L. Nippers's auction record is $500, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full J.L. Nippers record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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