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# Nate Lowman (b. 1979)

## What is Nate Lowman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Nate Lowman at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,043 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,749–$18,150, n=24). The auction record is $870,004 for Untitled Marilyn #13 (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Marilyn #13, 2012 | Oil paint | $870,004 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 2 | Trash Landing Marilyn #12, 2011 | Painting | $648,872 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 3 | The Exorcist Summer of Love, 2010 | Oil paint | $627,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 4 | Escalade | Acrylic paint | $545,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 5 | Pink Escalade, 2005 | Painting | $545,000 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Green Escalade, 2005 | Canvas | $522,985 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 7 | Skidmark Altima, 2005 | Canvas | $485,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 8 | This Marilyn | Oil and alkyd on linen | $427,633 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Mint | Canvas | $413,000 | Phillips | Mar 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Escalade, 2005 | Silkscreen ink on canvas mounted on panel | $509,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $37,500 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,614 |
| Prints | 11 | $2,413 |
| Other | 8 | $1,218 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $26,765 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $15,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nate Lowman is an American artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $16,640. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nate Lowman sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nate Lowman work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nate Lowman work is $16,640.

The median Nate Lowman painting sells for $33,000 across 66 lots.

The median Nate Lowman print sells for $32,425 across 29 lots.

The median Nate Lowman work on paper sells for $18,270 across 8 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Nate Lowman paintings typically sell for $9,488–$200,572 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Nate Lowman prints typically sell for $2,250–$88,200 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 37 | $32,425 | $545,000 | 78.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 88 | $33,000‡ | $870,004 | 75% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $18,270 | $332,846 | 80% | 2026-02-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $11,875 | $16,250 | 71.4% | 2024-07-05 |
| Photography | 10 | $1,560 | $48,355 | 90% | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $303,923 | $870,004 | — | 2025-09-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Nate Lowman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $32,425 with 78.4% sell-through. Paintings (88 lots) median $33,000, record $870,004. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $303,923.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,250–$88,200 | $4,750 | $485,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $46,549–$401,000 | $184,852 | $545,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,312–$30,904 | $12,968 | $36,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $12,697–$92,400‡ | $37,126‡ | $413,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $9,488–$200,572 | $40,320 | $870,004 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,250–$66,228 | $18,270 | $127,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $870,004 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $648,872 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $545,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $509,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $332,846 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $127,000 |
| Photography | 2013 | $48,355 |
| Photography | 2019 | $18,750 |

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 Nate Lowman worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nate Lowman work is $16,640. The median Nate Lowman painting sells for $33,000 across 66 lots. The median Nate Lowman print sells for $32,425 across 29 lots. The median Nate Lowman work on paper sells for $18,270 across 8 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Nate Lowman paintings typically sell for $9,488–$200,572 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Nate Lowman prints typically sell for $2,250–$88,200 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nate Lowman painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nate Lowman painting is $33,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nate Lowman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nate Lowman painting is $870,004.

### What is the average price of a Nate Lowman print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nate Lowman print is $32,425.

### What is Nate Lowman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nate Lowman print is $545,000.

### What is the average price of a large Nate Lowman painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Nate Lowman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $40,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Nate Lowman print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nate Lowman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Nate Lowman's auction record?

Nate Lowman's auction record is $870,004, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nate Lowman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nate-lowman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.