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

# Nicole Eisenman (b. 1965)

## What is Nicole Eisenman’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $44,100 |
| Other | 11 | $20,320 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $10,459 |
| Prints | 19 | $1,375 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Nicole Eisenman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Nicole Eisenman work 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).

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

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

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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.