> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nelson-boren · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nelson Boren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nelson-boren (updated 2026-11-02).

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.