Lowell Nesbitt (1933–1993)
What is Lowell Nesbitt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 566 auction results for Lowell Nesbitt at 37 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $128–$496, n=32). The auction record is $18,750 for White Electric Daffodil (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Electric Daffodil | — | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | IBM #729, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Floating Astronaut, 1970, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $14,080 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Dark Iris | — | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Rust Iris, 1981 | Painting | $12,500 | Wright | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Two Orchids for Rinaldo, 1974 | Painting | $10,710 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Blue Iris, 1965 | Painting | $10,625 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Belle Grove Plantation, 1966 | Painting | $10,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Rose Violet Iris, 1971 | Painting | $10,000 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Iris Diptych | — | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 276 | $1,166 |
| Other | 17 | $352 |
| Works on paper | 143 | $313 |
| Prints | 96 | $250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 222 | $1,067 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $688 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 277 | $358 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 566 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Lowell Nesbitt is an American artist with 631 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $590. 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 Lowell Nesbitt sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lowell Nesbitt on OpeningBid →What is a Lowell Nesbitt work worth?
Across 534 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lowell Nesbitt work is $590.
The median Lowell Nesbitt painting sells for $1,250 across 262 lots.
The median Lowell Nesbitt work on paper sells for $326 across 127 lots.
The median Lowell Nesbitt print sells for $260 across 78 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Lowell Nesbitt paintings typically sell for $938–$2,250 (the middle half of 161 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lowell Nesbitt paintings typically sell for $483–$2,125 (the middle half of 88 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 | 97 | $260†‡ | $1,750 | 80.4% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 278 | $1,250†‡ | $15,000 | 94.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 132 | $326† | $4,096† | 96.2% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $6,875†‡ | $18,750 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lowell Nesbitt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (97 lots) median $260 with 80.4% sell-through. Paintings (278 lots) median $1,250, record $15,000. A typical Lowell Nesbitt painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $6,875.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $125–$403†‡ | $224†‡ | $1,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $542–$1,201† | $875† | $2,857† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $483–$2,125†‡ | $1,072†‡ | $12,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 161 | $938–$2,250†‡ | $1,300†‡ | $15,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $256–$469† | $313† | $3,250† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $207–$732† | $438† | $4,096† |
† 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 | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,096† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,188 |
† 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 Lowell Nesbitt worth?
Across 534 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lowell Nesbitt work is $590. The median Lowell Nesbitt painting sells for $1,250 across 262 lots. The median Lowell Nesbitt work on paper sells for $326 across 127 lots. The median Lowell Nesbitt print sells for $260 across 78 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Lowell Nesbitt paintings typically sell for $938–$2,250 (the middle half of 161 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lowell Nesbitt paintings typically sell for $483–$2,125 (the middle half of 88 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 Lowell Nesbitt painting?
Based on 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lowell Nesbitt painting is $1,250. 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 Lowell Nesbitt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lowell Nesbitt painting is $15,000.
What is the average price of a Lowell Nesbitt work on paper?
Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lowell Nesbitt work on paper is $326. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lowell Nesbitt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lowell Nesbitt work on paper is $4,096. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,096 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lowell Nesbitt print?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lowell Nesbitt print is $260. 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 Lowell Nesbitt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lowell Nesbitt print is $1,750.
What is the average price of a large Lowell Nesbitt painting?
Based on 161 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lowell Nesbitt painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,300, 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 medium Lowell Nesbitt painting?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lowell Nesbitt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,072, 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 Lowell Nesbitt's auction record?
Lowell Nesbitt's auction record is $18,750, set in 2008.
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