Nelson Augustus Moore (1824–1902)
Nelson Augustus Moore is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,133. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nelson Augustus Moore sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nelson Augustus Moore on OpeningBid →What is a Nelson Augustus Moore work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Augustus Moore work is $2,133.
The median Nelson Augustus Moore painting sells for $2,133 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,133†‡ | $11,000 | 76.5% | 2026-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,600–$2,133†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $4,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,375–$7,875 | $3,450 | $11,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1990 | $11,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nelson Augustus Moore worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Augustus Moore work is $2,133. The median Nelson Augustus Moore painting sells for $2,133 across 13 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 Nelson Augustus Moore painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nelson Augustus Moore painting is $2,133. 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 Nelson Augustus Moore's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nelson Augustus Moore painting is $11,000.
What is Nelson Augustus Moore's auction record?
Nelson Augustus Moore's auction record is $11,000, set in 1990.
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