> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ned-vena · updated 2026-11-02

# Ned Vena (b. 1982)

## What is Ned Vena’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Ned Vena at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,239 including buyer’s premium (middle half $810–$2,016, n=12). The auction record is $125,000 for Untitled (Garvey ink and acrylic on canvas) (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Garvey ink and acrylic on canvas), 2012 | Acrylic paint | $125,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (gray Rustoleum primer on linen and frame), 2011 | Gray Rustoleum primer on linen and frame | $75,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (3), 2009 | Acrylic paint | $68,500 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2010 | Vinyl on aluminum | $64,143 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled (Pembroke), 2007 | Linen | $56,250 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled (adhesive vinyl, steel door), 2012 | Adhesive vinyl, steel door (in two parts) | $53,972 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled | Rubber on linen | $52,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $50,951 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2010 | Linen | $50,951 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (flat white enamel on linen), 2010 | Linen | $50,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 26 | $13,731 |
| Paintings | 49 | $6,636 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $8,206 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $4,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ned Vena is an American artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,709. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ned Vena sold in 2021 for $7,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ned Vena work worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ned Vena work is $6,709.

The median Ned Vena painting sells for $7,157 across 41 lots.

The median Ned Vena sculpture sells for $18,261 across 11 lots.

The median Ned Vena work on paper sells for $32 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ned Vena paintings typically sell for $4,750–$50,000 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $7,157 | $125,000 | 83.7% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $32 | $32 | — | 2022-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $18,261 | $53,972 | 91.7% | 2025-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $93,750 | $125,000 | — | 2014-05-14 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,175–$32,580 | $10,312 | $39,894 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $4,750–$50,000 | $7,948 | $125,000 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $13,730–$30,498 | $18,261 | $53,972 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $125,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $112,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $53,972 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $49,387 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $32 |

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 Ned Vena worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ned Vena work is $6,709. The median Ned Vena painting sells for $7,157 across 41 lots. The median Ned Vena sculpture sells for $18,261 across 11 lots. The median Ned Vena work on paper sells for $32 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ned Vena paintings typically sell for $4,750–$50,000 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ned Vena painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ned Vena painting is $7,157.

### What is Ned Vena's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ned Vena painting is $125,000.

### What is the average price of a Ned Vena sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ned Vena sculpture is $18,261.

### What is Ned Vena's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ned Vena sculpture is $53,972.

### What is the average price of a large Ned Vena painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ned Vena painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Ned Vena sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ned Vena sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ned Vena's auction record?

Ned Vena's auction record is $125,000, set in 2013.

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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, “Ned Vena auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ned-vena (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.