> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-l-nippers · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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).

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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, “J.L. Nippers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-l-nippers (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.