Rolf Nesch (1893–1975)
Rolf Nesch is a Norwegian artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,862. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Rolf Nesch sold in 2025 for $46,374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rolf Nesch work is $3,862.
The median Rolf Nesch print sells for $4,775 across 107 lots.
The median Rolf Nesch work on paper sells for $3,615 across 13 lots.
The median Rolf Nesch painting sells for $8,797 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Rolf Nesch prints typically sell for $3,488–$14,754 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Rolf Nesch prints typically sell for $1,232–$5,165 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 134 | $4,775†‡ | $110,940 | 79.9% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 4 | $8,797†‡ | $56,789‡ | 75% | 2019-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,615†‡ | $62,500 | 81.3% | 2019-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $51,902‡ | $110,940 | — | 2025-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rolf Nesch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (134 lots) median $4,775 with 79.9% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $8,797, record $56,789. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $51,902.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,232–$5,165†‡ | $1,935†‡ | $110,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $3,488–$14,754†‡ | $8,103†‡ | $69,338 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,292–$1,948†‡ | $1,490†‡ | $6,066 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,700–$5,200†‡ | $3,810†‡ | $62,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $110,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $69,338 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $56,789‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,797 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,066 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolf Nesch worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rolf Nesch work is $3,862. The median Rolf Nesch print sells for $4,775 across 107 lots. The median Rolf Nesch work on paper sells for $3,615 across 13 lots. The median Rolf Nesch painting sells for $8,797 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rolf Nesch prints typically sell for $3,488–$14,754 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rolf Nesch prints typically sell for $1,232–$5,165 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Rolf Nesch print?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rolf Nesch print is $4,775. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Rolf Nesch's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rolf Nesch print is $110,940.
What is the average price of a Rolf Nesch work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rolf Nesch work on paper is $3,615. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Rolf Nesch's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rolf Nesch work on paper is $62,500.
What is the average price of a medium Rolf Nesch print?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rolf Nesch print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Rolf Nesch print?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rolf Nesch print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Rolf Nesch's auction record?
Rolf Nesch's auction record is $110,940, set in 2019.
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