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# Nahum B. Zenil (b. 1947)

Nahum B. Zenil is a Mexican artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,903. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nahum B. Zenil sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $10,931 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nahum B. Zenil work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nahum B. Zenil work is $8,903.

The median Nahum B. Zenil painting sells for $8,112 across 2 lots.

The median Nahum B. Zenil work on paper sells for $12,812 across 2 lots.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $8,112† | $10,931† | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,812 | $18,750 | — | 2019-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,931† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,292 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nahum B. Zenil worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nahum B. Zenil work is $8,903. The median Nahum B. Zenil painting sells for $8,112 across 2 lots. The median Nahum B. Zenil work on paper sells for $12,812 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nahum B. Zenil's auction record?

Nahum B. Zenil's auction record is $18,750, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.