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# Nancy Grossman (b. 1940)

## What is Nancy Grossman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Nancy Grossman at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,820 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,560–$50,200, n=8). The auction record is $249,183 for Sans titre (émail, cuir, métal et bois) (2024, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (émail, cuir, métal et bois), 1940 | Émail, cuir, métal et bois | $249,183 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Arbus, 1970 | Sculpture | $225,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Figure, 1970 | Ink on paper | $151,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (leather covered wood sculpture), 1973 | Leather | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Leather Head, 1968 | Wood, leather, metal and enamel | $106,250 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled Head, 1981 | Bronze with paint | $68,750 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Gunhead, 1984 | Pastel, crayon and graphite on paper | $50,800 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Rushing Figure, 1976 | Watercolor on masonite | $50,000 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Tonku | Wood, leather, metal and enamel | $50,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vang, 1973 | Lithographic crayon on two joined sheets of paper | $47,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $9,447 |
| Other | 7 | $7,110 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,056 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $10,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $8,125 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nancy Grossman is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nancy Grossman sold in 2026 for $15,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Nancy Grossman work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Nancy Grossman work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Grossman work is $10,625.

The median Nancy Grossman work on paper sells for $9,447 across 21 lots.

The median Nancy Grossman print sells for $4,083 across 6 lots.

The median Nancy Grossman sculpture sells for $87,500 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $4,083 | $47,500 | 85.7% | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | 2025-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $9,447 | $151,200 | 95.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $87,500† | $127,000 | — | 2023-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $151,200 | $249,183 | — | 2024-12-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Nancy Grossman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $4,083 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $50,000, record $50,000. A typical Nancy Grossman painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $151,200.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,282–$6,375 | $5,082 | $9,447 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $11,009–$43,418 | $18,365 | $151,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $151,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $127,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $106,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $50,800 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $47,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,880 |

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 Nancy Grossman worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Grossman work is $10,625. The median Nancy Grossman work on paper sells for $9,447 across 21 lots. The median Nancy Grossman print sells for $4,083 across 6 lots. The median Nancy Grossman sculpture sells for $87,500 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nancy Grossman work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Grossman work on paper is $9,447.

### What is Nancy Grossman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Grossman work on paper is $151,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Nancy Grossman work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nancy Grossman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Nancy Grossman work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nancy Grossman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Nancy Grossman's auction record?

Nancy Grossman's auction record is $249,183, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nancy Grossman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nancy-grossman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.