Nicole Eisenman (b. 1965)
What is Nicole Eisenman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Nicole Eisenman at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,725–$91,472, n=18). The auction record is $2,430,000 for Night Studio (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night Studio, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $2,430,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Mermaid Catch, 1996 | Oil paint | $1,182,696 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Whatever Guy, 2009 | Oil paint | $840,700 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Winter Solstice 2012 Dinner Party, 2009 | Oil paint | $670,000 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 5 | Team Shredder, 2006 | Triptych | $546,100 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 6 | Hamlet, 2007 | Oil paint | $545,661 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Support Systems for Women, No. 1, 1998 | Oil on panel | $402,132 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | 4:20, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $354,833 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (portrait of a man wolfie), 2007 | Painting | $337,260 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 10 | Beasley Street, 2007 | Oil paint | $281,838 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $44,100 |
| Other | 11 | $20,320 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $10,459 |
| Prints | 19 | $1,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $175,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $12,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $7,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicole Eisenman is an American artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $12,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nicole Eisenman sold in 2026 for $107,029, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicole Eisenman work is $12,700.
The median Nicole Eisenman work on paper sells for $12,700 across 62 lots.
The median Nicole Eisenman painting sells for $53,035 across 33 lots.
The median Nicole Eisenman print sells for $1,272 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nicole Eisenman work on papers typically sell for $4,344–$9,525 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicole Eisenman work on papers typically sell for $11,875–$28,803 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 29 | $1,272‡ | $7,848 | 89.7% | 2026-03-03 |
| Paintings | 38 | $53,035 | $2.4M | 86.8% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $12,700‡ | $250,148 | 95.4% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $13,588 | $165,320 | 75% | 2025-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $250,148 | $2.4M | — | 2026-03-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicole Eisenman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $1,272 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $53,035, record $2,430,000. A typical Nicole Eisenman painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $250,148.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $551–$810 | $707 | $1,546 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $890–$3,296‡ | $1,506‡ | $7,848 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $8,492–$35,000 | $20,320 | $52,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $15,825–$42,525 | $31,500 | $228,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $124,022–$390,307 | $242,349 | $2.4M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $4,344–$9,525‡ | $6,300‡ | $33,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $11,875–$28,803 | $15,240 | $50,027 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $20,538–$100,874 | $27,820 | $250,148 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $250,148 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $165,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $131,741 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $13,588 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $7,848 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicole Eisenman worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicole Eisenman work is $12,700. The median Nicole Eisenman work on paper sells for $12,700 across 62 lots. The median Nicole Eisenman painting sells for $53,035 across 33 lots. The median Nicole Eisenman print sells for $1,272 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nicole Eisenman work on papers typically sell for $4,344–$9,525 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Nicole Eisenman work on papers typically sell for $11,875–$28,803 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Nicole Eisenman work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicole Eisenman work on paper is $12,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nicole Eisenman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicole Eisenman work on paper is $250,148.
What is the average price of a Nicole Eisenman painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicole Eisenman painting is $53,035.
What is Nicole Eisenman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicole Eisenman painting is $2,430,000.
What is the average price of a Nicole Eisenman print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicole Eisenman print is $1,272. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nicole Eisenman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicole Eisenman print is $7,848.
What is the average price of a small Nicole Eisenman work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicole Eisenman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Nicole Eisenman work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicole Eisenman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Nicole Eisenman's auction record?
Nicole Eisenman's auction record is $2,430,000, set in 2023.
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