Nelson Boren (b. 1952)
Nelson Boren is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,776. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nelson Boren sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nelson Boren on OpeningBid →What is a Nelson Boren work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Boren work is $3,776.
The median Nelson Boren work on paper sells for $2,375 across 4 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,375† | $5,000† | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nelson Boren worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Boren work is $3,776. The median Nelson Boren work on paper sells for $2,375 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nelson Boren's auction record?
Nelson Boren's auction record is $15,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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