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# Louise Nevelson (1899–1988)

Louise Nevelson is an American artist with 281 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,375. 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 Louise Nevelson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louise Nevelson work worth?

Across 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Nevelson work is $2,375.

The median Louise Nevelson print sells for $1,495 across 122 lots.

The median Louise Nevelson sculpture sells for $26,733 across 48 lots.

The median Louise Nevelson work on paper sells for $2,750 across 37 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Nevelson prints typically sell for $750–$2,088 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Louise Nevelson prints typically sell for $1,588–$5,212 (the middle half of 28 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 | 139 | $1,495†‡ | $19,132 | 87.8% | 2026-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,750 | $21,250 | 86% | 2021-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 49 | $26,733† | $254,646 | 98% | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $378 | $400 | — | 2024-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $112,444 | $371,906 | — | 2015-07-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,588–$5,212† | $2,188† | $19,132 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $750–$2,088†‡ | $1,148†‡ | $5,000 |

† 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) | 24 | $2,000–$3,750 | $2,625 | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,869–$4,125 | $2,750 | $10,003 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $5,330–$16,294† | $9,875† | $90,126 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $20,899–$69,889† | $49,893† | $254,646 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $61,415–$186,764 | $123,652 | $232,655 |

† 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 | 2010 | $254,646 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $232,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $21,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $19,132 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $17,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,003 |
| Photography | 2024 | $400 |
| Photography | 1992 | $357 |

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 Louise Nevelson worth?

Across 238 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Nevelson work is $2,375. The median Louise Nevelson print sells for $1,495 across 122 lots. The median Louise Nevelson sculpture sells for $26,733 across 48 lots. The median Louise Nevelson work on paper sells for $2,750 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Nevelson prints typically sell for $750–$2,088 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louise Nevelson prints typically sell for $1,588–$5,212 (the middle half of 28 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 Louise Nevelson print?

Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Nevelson print is $1,495. 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 Louise Nevelson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Nevelson print is $19,132.

### What is the average price of a Louise Nevelson sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Nevelson sculpture is $26,733. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louise Nevelson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Nevelson sculpture is $254,646.

### What is the average price of a Louise Nevelson work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Nevelson work on paper is $2,750.

### What is Louise Nevelson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Nevelson work on paper is $21,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Louise Nevelson print?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Nevelson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,148, 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 small Louise Nevelson print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Nevelson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louise Nevelson's auction record?

Louise Nevelson's auction record is $371,906, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louise Nevelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louise-nevelson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.