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# Laverne Nelson Black (1887–1938)

Laverne Nelson Black is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $35,280.

A work by Laverne Nelson Black sold in 2025 for $42,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Laverne Nelson Black work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laverne Nelson Black work is $35,280.

The median Laverne Nelson Black painting sells for $27,225 across 17 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $27,225 | $226,100 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $175,500 | $238,000 | — | 2019-07-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $15,730–$68,325 | $22,990 | $175,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $226,100 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $175,500 |

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 Laverne Nelson Black worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laverne Nelson Black work is $35,280. The median Laverne Nelson Black painting sells for $27,225 across 17 lots.

### What is the average price of a Laverne Nelson Black painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laverne Nelson Black painting is $27,225.

### What is Laverne Nelson Black's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laverne Nelson Black painting is $226,100.

### What is the average price of a small Laverne Nelson Black painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laverne Nelson Black painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Laverne Nelson Black's auction record?

Laverne Nelson Black's auction record is $238,000, set in 2018.

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

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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.