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# Nari Ward (b. 1963)

Nari Ward is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $4,862.

A work by Nari Ward sold in 2026 for $12,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nari Ward work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nari Ward work is $4,862.

The median Nari Ward print sells for $548 across 2 lots.

The median Nari Ward photograph sells for $1,125 across 1 lots.

The median Nari Ward sculpture sells for $10,080 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $548 | $1,032 | 40% | 2026-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,170 | $8,170 | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $10,080 | $10,080 | — | 2021-09-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,125 | $1,125 | — | 2021-04-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $10,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,170 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $64 |

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 Nari Ward worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nari Ward work is $4,862. The median Nari Ward print sells for $548 across 2 lots. The median Nari Ward photograph sells for $1,125 across 1 lots. The median Nari Ward sculpture sells for $10,080 across 1 lots.

### What is Nari Ward's auction record?

Nari Ward's auction record is $16,585, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.