Leonardo Nierman (1932–2023)
What is Leonardo Nierman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 293 auction results for Leonardo Nierman at 36 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $983 including buyer’s premium (middle half $680–$1,569, n=36). The auction record is $8,125 for Magic Fire, c. 1971 (2021, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Fire, c. 1971, 1971 | Oil on board | $8,125 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Eternal Fire, 1977 | Tapestry | $5,313 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | Floating City, 1973 | Wool | $5,040 | Wright | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Genesis | Oil on Masonite | $4,290 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Abstract sculpture | Bronze | $3,960 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Metropoli | Oil on Masonite | $3,851 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | Epifania, 1992 | Acrylic paint | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on board) | Oil on board | $3,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Viento de Amanecer | Oil on Masonite | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | Bird of Paradise, 2018 | Wool | $3,168 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $1,375 |
| Other | 31 | $1,187 |
| Paintings | 126 | $1,071 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $256 |
| Prints | 15 | $128 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $1,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 128 | $1,018 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $567 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 293 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Leonardo Nierman is a Mexican artist with 378 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,071. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Leonardo Nierman sold in 2026 for $1,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonardo Nierman work is $1,071.
The median Leonardo Nierman painting sells for $1,192 across 181 lots.
The median Leonardo Nierman print sells for $275 across 17 lots.
The median Leonardo Nierman work on paper sells for $392 across 14 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Leonardo Nierman paintings typically sell for $897–$1,832 (the middle half of 122 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Leonardo Nierman paintings typically sell for $1,252–$2,685 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $275† | $3,235† | 85% | 2026-02-12 |
| Paintings | 197 | $1,192†‡ | $7,252† | 91.9% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $392† | $888† | 77.8% | 2026-07-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $2,000† | $3,960 | 91.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $3,960† | $8,125 | — | 2026-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Leonardo Nierman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $275 with 85% sell-through. Paintings (197 lots) median $1,192, record $7,252. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,252 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Leonardo Nierman painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $3,960.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $63–$275† | $254† | $300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $514–$1,331† | $920† | $2,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 122 | $897–$1,832†‡ | $1,094†‡ | $5,040 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $1,252–$2,685†‡ | $1,838†‡ | $7,252† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $262–$571† | $471† | $888† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,375–$3,144† | $2,000† | $3,960 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,252† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,040 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,960 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,331† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,235† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,966† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $888† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $863† |
† 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 Leonardo Nierman worth?
Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leonardo Nierman work is $1,071. The median Leonardo Nierman painting sells for $1,192 across 181 lots. The median Leonardo Nierman print sells for $275 across 17 lots. The median Leonardo Nierman work on paper sells for $392 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leonardo Nierman paintings typically sell for $897–$1,832 (the middle half of 122 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Leonardo Nierman paintings typically sell for $1,252–$2,685 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Leonardo Nierman painting?
Based on 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo Nierman painting is $1,192. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Leonardo Nierman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo Nierman painting is $7,252. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,252 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Leonardo Nierman print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo Nierman print is $275. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonardo Nierman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo Nierman print is $3,235. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,235 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Leonardo Nierman work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leonardo Nierman work on paper is $392. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Leonardo Nierman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Leonardo Nierman work on paper is $888. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $888 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Leonardo Nierman painting?
Based on 122 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leonardo Nierman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Leonardo Nierman painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Leonardo Nierman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,838, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Leonardo Nierman's auction record?
Leonardo Nierman's auction record is $8,125, set in 2021.
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