Nelson Stevens (1938–2022)
Nelson Stevens is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $9,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nelson Stevens sold in 2024 for $62,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nelson Stevens on OpeningBid →What is a Nelson Stevens work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Stevens work is $9,375.
The median Nelson Stevens print sells for $2,438 across 4 lots.
The median Nelson Stevens painting sells for $50,000 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,438† | $3,750 | — | 2022-11-19 |
| Paintings | 3 | $50,000 | $62,500 | — | 2024-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Nelson Stevens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,438. Paintings (3 lots) median $50,000, record $62,500. A typical Nelson Stevens painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,750† |
† 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 Stevens worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Stevens work is $9,375. The median Nelson Stevens print sells for $2,438 across 4 lots. The median Nelson Stevens painting sells for $50,000 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nelson Stevens's auction record?
Nelson Stevens's auction record is $62,500, set in 2024.
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