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# Reuben Nakian

Reuben Nakian is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $416. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Reuben Nakian sold in 1999 for $546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Reuben Nakian work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reuben Nakian work is $416.

The median Reuben Nakian print sells for $498 across 4 lots.

The median Reuben Nakian work on paper sells for $488 across 3 lots.

The median Reuben Nakian sculpture sells for $170 across 1 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 | $498 | $546 | — | 1999-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $488 | $488 | — | 1995-05-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $170† | $170† | 50% | 2016-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $546 |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $522 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $488 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $488 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $170† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Reuben Nakian worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reuben Nakian work is $416. The median Reuben Nakian print sells for $498 across 4 lots. The median Reuben Nakian work on paper sells for $488 across 3 lots. The median Reuben Nakian sculpture sells for $170 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Reuben Nakian's auction record?

Reuben Nakian's auction record is $546, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.