> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-nelson · updated 2026-11-01

# Kim Nelson (b. 1958)

Kim Nelson is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $158. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Nelson sold in 2017 for $384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kim Nelson work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Nelson work is $158.

The median Kim Nelson painting sells for $139 across 4 lots.

The median Kim Nelson work on paper sells for $124 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $139† | $384 | 44.4% | 2025-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $124† | $238† | 57.1% | 2015-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $384 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $238† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $168† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $158† |

† 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 Kim Nelson worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Nelson work is $158. The median Kim Nelson painting sells for $139 across 4 lots. The median Kim Nelson work on paper sells for $124 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kim Nelson's auction record is $384, set in 2017.

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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, “Kim Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kim-nelson (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.