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# Nell Blaine (1922–1996)

## What is Nell Blaine’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Nell Blaine at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,233–$8,220, n=6). The auction record is $16,250 for Abstraction (2021, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstraction, 1948 | Painting | $16,250 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Abstraction, 1948 | Oil on plywood | $16,250 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Calendulas & Blue, 1987 | Painting | $10,000 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Flowers from Tom and Jim, 1981 | Painting | $8,890 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas laid to masonite), 1957 | Wool | $8,750 | Rago Arts | May 2020 |
| 6 | Bouquet with Astilbe, 1987 | Watercolor, charcoal, and graphite on paper | $8,320 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 7 | Flower Stalks on White, 1976 | Painting | $7,920 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Red and Black, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $7,040 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Hudson River View, 1961 | Watercolor | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Rocks and Summer Grasses, 1982 | Ink | $5,292 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $8,320 |
| Works on paper | 41 | $1,187 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $4,280 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $1,170 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nell Blaine is an American artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,260. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nell Blaine sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Nell Blaine work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Nell Blaine work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nell Blaine work is $1,260.

The median Nell Blaine work on paper sells for $1,245 across 35 lots.

The median Nell Blaine painting sells for $7,040 across 15 lots.

The median Nell Blaine print sells for $615 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Nell Blaine work on papers typically sell for $786–$1,750 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 4 | $615 | $852 | — | 2024-11-08 |
| Paintings | 15 | $7,040† | $22,000† | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,245† | $6,500 | 85.4% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,250† | $22,000† | — | 2022-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Nell Blaine's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $615. Paintings (15 lots) median $7,040, record $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Nell Blaine painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,250.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $655–$3,500† | $1,512† | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,128–$9,722† | $8,820† | $22,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $786–$1,750† | $1,170† | $6,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,390–$4,515 | $3,810 | $5,292 |

† 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 | 2018 | $22,000† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,292 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $630 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nell Blaine worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nell Blaine work is $1,260. The median Nell Blaine work on paper sells for $1,245 across 35 lots. The median Nell Blaine painting sells for $7,040 across 15 lots. The median Nell Blaine print sells for $615 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nell Blaine work on papers typically sell for $786–$1,750 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Nell Blaine work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nell Blaine work on paper is $1,245. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nell Blaine's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nell Blaine work on paper is $6,500.

### What is the average price of a Nell Blaine painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nell Blaine painting is $7,040. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nell Blaine's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nell Blaine painting is $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Nell Blaine work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nell Blaine work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nell Blaine's auction record?

Nell Blaine's auction record is $22,000, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Nell Blaine auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nell-blaine (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.