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# Nellie Mae Rowe (1900–1982)

## What is Nellie Mae Rowe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Nellie Mae Rowe at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,955 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,166–$15,453, n=14). The auction record is $38,100 for Boy Whispering to Animals (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Whispering to Animals, 1980 | Charcoal sticks | $38,100 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | 2041 Paces Ferry Road, 1979 | Colored pencil, graphite and felt-tip pen on paper | $30,480 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Nellie on the Roof, 1900 | Cray-pas, crayon and graphite on paper | $27,940 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Orange Mule Prancing, 1900 | Graphite | $22,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 5 | Shopping in Vinings Georgia, 1900 | Graphite | $22,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Swimmer, 1970 | Ink | $21,250 | Christie's | Jan 2021 |
| 7 | Green Horse, 1900 | Graphite | $20,000 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 8 | Early Bird, 1981 | Graphite | $18,750 | Christie's | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | WE ARE GOING WHEAR THE WETHER SUIT MY CLOTHES, 1981 | Paper | $17,640 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Creation, 1979 | Graphite | $16,380 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 35 | $8,190 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $17,010 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $5,963 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nellie Mae Rowe is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nellie Mae Rowe sold in 2026 for $27,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nellie Mae Rowe work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nellie Mae Rowe work is $7,500.

The median Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper sells for $7,530 across 43 lots.

The median Nellie Mae Rowe photograph sells for $8,765 across 2 lots.

The median Nellie Mae Rowe painting sells for $7,500 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Nellie Mae Rowe work on papers typically sell for $6,875–$21,250 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | — | 2021-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $7,530† | $38,100 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 2 | $8,765 | $13,750 | — | 2023-01-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $30,480 | $38,100 | — | 2026-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,782–$7,560† | $4,788† | $13,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $6,875–$21,250† | $15,120† | $38,100 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $38,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $30,480 |
| Photography | 2019 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2023 | $3,780 |

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 Nellie Mae Rowe worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nellie Mae Rowe work is $7,500. The median Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper sells for $7,530 across 43 lots. The median Nellie Mae Rowe photograph sells for $8,765 across 2 lots. The median Nellie Mae Rowe painting sells for $7,500 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nellie Mae Rowe work on papers typically sell for $6,875–$21,250 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper is $7,530. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nellie Mae Rowe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper is $38,100.

### What is the average price of a medium Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nellie Mae Rowe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nellie Mae Rowe's auction record?

Nellie Mae Rowe's auction record is $38,100, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nellie Mae Rowe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nellie-mae-rowe (updated 2026-11-01).

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.