Luan Nel (b. 1971)
What is Luan Nel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Luan Nel at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $87 including buyer’s premium (middle half $72–$99, n=6). The auction record is $151 for Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Four Works: The Sunbather, The Dancer, The Gentleman, and The Golfer (2024, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Ballerina, 2003 | Watercolour on paper | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Almost Gone, 2014 | — | $53 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Four Works: The Sunbather, The Dancer, The Gentleman, and The Golfer, 2007 | Etching | $151 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Two Works: Familie Foto, and The Dancers, 2007 | Lithograph | $123 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Familie Foto, 2007 | Lithograph | $107 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), The Dancers, 2007 | Lithograph | $101 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), The Dancers, 2007 | Lithograph | $91 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Luan Nel (South Africa, 1971 - ), Familie Foto, 2007 | Lithograph | $83 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $104 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Luan Nel is a South African artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $102. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Luan Nel sold in 2026 for $107, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luan Nel work is $102.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-09-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2013-11-30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Luan Nel worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Luan Nel work is $102. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Luan Nel's auction record?
Luan Nel's auction record is $107, set in 2026.
See the full Luan Nel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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