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# Nelson Leirner (1932–2020)

Nelson Leirner is a Brazilian artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,194. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nelson Leirner is recorded as sold in 2025 for $18,736; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nelson Leirner work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Leirner work is $6,194.

The median Nelson Leirner work on paper sells for $2,678 across 11 lots.

The median Nelson Leirner sculpture sells for $17,611 across 5 lots.

The median Nelson Leirner print sells for $561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $561 | $561 | 50% | 2024-01-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,678‡ | $11,312‡ | — | 2014-02-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $17,611‡ | $18,750 | — | 2023-08-08 |
| Photography | 3 | $8,618‡ | $8,618‡ | 33.3% | 2013-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $129,766‡ | $359,000 | — | 2022-09-08 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,880–$2,890‡ | $2,678‡ | $8,034‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $18,427‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $11,312‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $8,618‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,034‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $561 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $561 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Leirner worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Leirner work is $6,194. The median Nelson Leirner work on paper sells for $2,678 across 11 lots. The median Nelson Leirner sculpture sells for $17,611 across 5 lots. The median Nelson Leirner print sells for $561 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nelson Leirner work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nelson Leirner work on paper is $2,678. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nelson Leirner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nelson Leirner work on paper is $11,312. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Nelson Leirner's auction record?

Nelson Leirner's auction record is $359,000, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nelson Leirner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nelson-leirner (updated 2026-11-03).

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.