Nancy Graves (1939–1995)
What is Nancy Graves’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for Nancy Graves at 24 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$33,280, n=25). The auction record is $126,000 for Not Identical With (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not Identical With, 1978 | Oil and encaustic on canvas, in two parts | $126,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Columnouveau, 1982 | Bronze | $94,500 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 3 | Medusa, 1983 | Bronze | $94,500 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Quasi Quasi, 1977 | Oil on canvas, in 2 parts | $81,900 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Light in the Shade of a Torch, 1989 | Oil on canvas with mounted anodized aluminum | $70,400 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | #2 Camouflage Series, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $47,880 | Rago Arts | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Circumfoliate, 1939 | Bronze with polychrome patina | $40,960 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 8 | Exidra, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $35,560 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Drinking His Sighs, 1992 | Cast aluminum and bronze, etched magnesium plate, epoxy coated nylon, brass | $33,280 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Rara Avis, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $25,200 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $19,375 |
| Sculpture | 23 | $13,860 |
| Other | 5 | $9,400 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $5,108 |
| Prints | 49 | $1,088 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $15,120 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $1,356 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Nancy Graves is an American artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,200. 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 Nancy Graves sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nancy Graves on OpeningBid →What is a Nancy Graves work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Graves work is $3,200.
The median Nancy Graves print sells for $1,125 across 50 lots.
The median Nancy Graves sculpture sells for $12,700 across 23 lots.
The median Nancy Graves painting sells for $16,935 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nancy Graves prints typically sell for $504–$1,314 (the middle half of 41 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 | 61 | $1,125†‡ | $11,340 | 82% | 2026-04-13 |
| Paintings | 20 | $16,935 | $126,000 | 90% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,879†‡ | $16,250 | 92.3% | 2026-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 27 | $12,700† | $94,500 | 85.2% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $81,900 | $126,000 | — | 2026-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nancy Graves's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $1,125 with 82% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $16,935, record $126,000. A typical Nancy Graves painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $81,900.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $504–$1,314†‡ | $840†‡ | $8,255 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,064–$6,257 | $3,050 | $11,340 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $15,120–$44,800 | $20,080 | $126,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,219–$7,638†‡ | $3,879†‡ | $12,700 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $9,375–$17,178† | $12,700† | $40,960 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,060–$48,585† | $22,250† | $94,500 |
† 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 | $126,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $94,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $94,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $81,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,255 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nancy Graves worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Graves work is $3,200. The median Nancy Graves print sells for $1,125 across 50 lots. The median Nancy Graves sculpture sells for $12,700 across 23 lots. The median Nancy Graves painting sells for $16,935 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nancy Graves prints typically sell for $504–$1,314 (the middle half of 41 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 Nancy Graves print?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Graves print is $1,125. 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 Nancy Graves's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Graves print is $11,340.
What is the average price of a Nancy Graves sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Graves sculpture is $12,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nancy Graves's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Graves sculpture is $94,500.
What is the average price of a Nancy Graves painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Graves painting is $16,935.
What is Nancy Graves's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Graves painting is $126,000.
What is the average price of a medium Nancy Graves print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nancy Graves print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $840, 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 Nancy Graves painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Nancy Graves painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Nancy Graves's auction record?
Nancy Graves's auction record is $126,000, set in 2021.
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