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

# William Nelson (b. 1500)

William Nelson is an undetermined artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $30,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Nelson is recorded as sold in 2025 for $99,620; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Nelson work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nelson work is $30,250.

The median William Nelson painting sells for $59,851 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $59,851‡ | $141,466‡ | — | 2025-07-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $141,466‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $99,620‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 William Nelson worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nelson work is $30,250. The median William Nelson painting sells for $59,851 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Nelson's auction record is $141,466, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “William Nelson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-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.