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

# Peter Nelson (1928–2009)

Peter Nelson is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $594. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Nelson sold in 2024 for $1,013, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Peter Nelson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Peter Nelson on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-nelson?ref=kg:peter-nelson) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Peter Nelson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Nelson work is $594.

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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Peter Nelson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Nelson work is $594. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Peter Nelson's auction record is $1,262, set in 2021.

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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, “Peter Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-nelson (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.