Nelly Murphy (1867–1941)
Nelly Murphy is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,116. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nelly Murphy is recorded as sold in 2015 for $1,300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nelly Murphy on OpeningBid →What is a Nelly Murphy work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelly Murphy work is $1,116.
The median Nelly Murphy work on paper sells for $1,116 across 13 lots.
The median Nelly Murphy painting sells for $1,865 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,865 | $3,105 | — | 2014-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,116‡ | $2,300 | 76.5% | 2017-11-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $452–$1,018 | $546 | $1,293 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $3,105 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $2,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,763 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nelly Murphy worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelly Murphy work is $1,116. The median Nelly Murphy work on paper sells for $1,116 across 13 lots. The median Nelly Murphy painting sells for $1,865 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Nelly Murphy work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nelly Murphy work on paper is $1,116. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nelly Murphy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nelly Murphy work on paper is $2,300.
What is Nelly Murphy's auction record?
Nelly Murphy's auction record is $3,105, set in 2001.
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