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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nelly Murphy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nelly-murphy (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.