> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nathaniel-bustion · updated 2026-11-03

# Nathaniel Bustion (1942–2022)

## What is Nathaniel Bustion’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Nathaniel Bustion at 7 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,125–$6,350, n=7). The auction record is $16,250 for Untitled (mixed media, pastels, ink and stencil, on board) (2020, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (mixed media, pastels, ink and stencil, on board), 1970 | Ink and stencil, on board | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (glazed earthenware), 1942 | Architectural terracotta | $8,255 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (glazed stoneware), 1970 | Terracotta | $7,620 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Sandy, 1976 | Architectural terracotta | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Sandy, 1976 | Earthenware, slip | $4,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Sandy, 1976 | Earthenware, slip | $4,000 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Spirits of Nyame, 1993 | Digital print | $250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobo Festival Series 1, 1978 | Screenprint | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | "Bogo Festival Series 2" | Screenprint | $200 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |



Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nathaniel Bustion is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nathaniel Bustion sold in 2025 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nathaniel Bustion work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nathaniel Bustion work is $4,000.

The median Nathaniel Bustion print sells for $600 across 5 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 | 5 | $600† | $16,250 | — | 2025-07-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,375 |

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 Nathaniel Bustion worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nathaniel Bustion work is $4,000. The median Nathaniel Bustion print sells for $600 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nathaniel Bustion's auction record?

Nathaniel Bustion's auction record is $16,250, set in 2020.

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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, “Nathaniel Bustion auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nathaniel-bustion (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.