Nancy Spero (1926–2009)
What is Nancy Spero’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Nancy Spero at 25 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,376–$13,678, n=18). The auction record is $83,050 for Lovers (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovers, 1962 | Painting | $83,050 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | LOVE, PEACE, GLORY, 1966 | Gouache and ink on paper | $60,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | H.D. Fragments, 1979 | Collage | $53,340 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | THIS CRUCIBLE OF FIRE AND REAL MEAT..., ARTAUD PAINTING, 1969 | Ink and collage on paper | $46,554 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Untitled (hand printing and collage on paper), 1981 | Hand printing and collage on 4-joined sheets of paper | $45,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | A HORRIBLE TURD TREMBLING EXPECTANTLY IN THE VOID..., ARTAUD PAINTING, 1969 | Encre, gouache, pastel gras et collage sur papier Japon | $41,822 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Hera Diptych IV | Diptych | $37,500 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Letter from Egypt, 2001 | Collage d'impressions artisanales sur papier | $29,956 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (from the War Series), 1968 | Ink | $27,720 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 10 | FUCK | Gouache and ink on paper | $27,500 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $12,000 |
| Other | 5 | $3,083 |
| Prints | 16 | $1,088 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $15,240 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $3,640 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,236 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Nancy Spero is an American artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,753. 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 Spero sold in 2026 for $14,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Spero work is $2,753.
The median Nancy Spero print sells for $575 across 32 lots.
The median Nancy Spero work on paper sells for $16,380 across 21 lots.
The median Nancy Spero painting sells for $44,188 across 4 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 | 41 | $575†‡ | $15,425 | 78% | 2026-07-28 |
| Paintings | 4 | $44,188 | $83,050 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $16,380† | $60,000 | 87.5% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $56,670 | $83,050 | — | 2024-03-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nancy Spero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $575 with 78% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $44,188, record $83,050. A typical Nancy Spero painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $56,670.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $511–$683†‡ | $532†‡ | $1,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $400–$2,394† | $1,024† | $5,000 |
† 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) | 12 | $3,608–$26,225† | $20,400† | $60,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,240–$29,956 | $16,380 | $45,000 |
† 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 | 2024 | $83,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $53,340 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $46,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $15,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nancy Spero worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Spero work is $2,753. The median Nancy Spero print sells for $575 across 32 lots. The median Nancy Spero work on paper sells for $16,380 across 21 lots. The median Nancy Spero painting sells for $44,188 across 4 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 Spero print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Spero print is $575. 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 Spero's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Spero print is $15,425.
What is the average price of a Nancy Spero work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Spero work on paper is $16,380. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nancy Spero's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Spero work on paper is $60,000.
What is the average price of a medium Nancy Spero print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nancy Spero print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Nancy Spero work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nancy Spero work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nancy Spero's auction record?
Nancy Spero's auction record is $83,050, set in 2024.
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