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Bruce Nauman

American · b. 1941 · Printmaker, Sculptor

Bruce Nauman is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Bruce Nauman, Hanging Heads # 1 (Blue Andrew, Mouth Open / Red Julie with Cap), 1989, wax, wood, wire, in two partsHanging Heads # 1 (Blue Andrew, Mouth Open / Red Julie with Cap)Phillips · £1,762,500≈ $2,769,416≈ €2,487,574Sign up to see
  2. Bruce Nauman, Masturbating Man, 1985, neon tubing mounted on wood panelMasturbating ManPhillips · $2,757,500≈ £2,155,476≈ €2,439,186Sign up to see
  3. Bruce Nauman, Musical Chair, 1983, ink and charcoal on paperMusical ChairPhillips · $1,482,000≈ £1,059,480≈ €1,240,064Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 187 auction results for Bruce Nauman between 2007 and 2026, of which 162 sold (87%). Recorded sale prices range from $54Sign up free to see to $2.8MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.8MSign up free to see for Hanging Heads # 1 (Blue Andrew, Mouth Open / Red Julie with Cap) at Phillips in June 2015. The most common medium is lithographs (91 lots). Most results come from Phillips (92), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (27) and Rago Auctions (18).

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  1. Bruce Nauman, Not Yet Titled, 2012, etching
    Not Yet Titled, 2012
    Etching
    8 h x 9¾ w in (20 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 275
    $832≈ £619≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Bruce Nauman, Perfect Door; Perfect Odor; Perfect Rodo (Cirrus p. 321-322), 1973
    Perfect Door; Perfect Odor; Perfect Rodo (Cirrus p. 321-322), 1973
    each sheet 32 x 26in (81.3 x 66cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 217
    $2,304≈ £1,704≈ €1,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Bruce Nauman, Violins/Violence (G. 1237, C. 47), 1985, Drypoint, on Fabriano Rosapina paper, with full margins
    Violins/Violence (G. 1237, C. 47), 1985
    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 21/23
    I. 23 3/4 x 32 1/2 in. (60.3 x 82.6 cm) S. 27 7/8 x 39 in. (70.8 x 99.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $8,385≈ £6,170≈ €7,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (Green); and Untitled (C. pp. 317 & 318, C. 8 & 10), 1971 & 1972, One lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, and one drypoint, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Green); and Untitled (C. pp. 317 & 318, C. 8 & 10), 1971 & 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT
    Untitled (Green) S. 22 1/2 x 28 in. (57.2 x 71.1 cm) Untitled I. 20 3/4 x 29 1/8 in. (52.7 x 74 cm) S. 26 3/4 x 35 1/4 in. (67.9 x 89.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    $3,354≈ £2,453≈ €2,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Bruce Nauman, Doe Fawn (C. p. 319, C. 20), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Roll Rives paper, with full margins
    Doe Fawn (C. p. 319, C. 20), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/50
    I. 30 x 43 1/4 in. (76.2 x 109.9 cm) S. 32 x 45 in. (81.3 x 114.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $1,548≈ £1,132≈ €1,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  6. Bruce Nauman, Pearl Masque, 1981, lithograph on Arches 88
    Pearl Masque, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 34¾ w in (66 x 88 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 257
    $2,159≈ £1,607≈ €1,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  7. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (Hologram), 1970, Offset lithograph in colors on Kromekote paper, from an edition of unknown size
    Untitled (Hologram), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    23 x 19in (58.4 x 48.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 70
    $832≈ £633≈ €720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Bruce Nauman, Normal Desires (C. p. 320, C. 22), 1973, Lithograph, on Copperplate Deluxe paper, the full sheet
    Normal Desires (C. p. 320, C. 22), 1973
    Lithograph · Panel
    S. 25 5/8 x 35 1/2 in. (65.1 x 90.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 379
    $3,870≈ £2,893≈ €3,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Bruce Nauman, No (G. 944, C. 44), 1981, Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    No (G. 944, C. 44), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/21
    I. 27 1/2 x 40 7/8 in. (69.9 x 103.8 cm) S. 30 x 43 in. (76.2 x 109.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 380
    $4,128≈ £3,086≈ €3,556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Bruce Nauman, TONE MIRROR, FROM 'MIRRORS OF THE MIND', 1974, Lithograph, 55/100
    TONE MIRROR, FROM 'MIRRORS OF THE MIND', 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 55/100
    the sheet 66cm x 101cm (26in x 39.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 76
    £1,197≈ $1,587≈ €1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Bruce Nauman: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Bruce Nauman at auction?

$2,769,416Sign up free to see, for Hanging Heads # 1 (Blue Andrew, Mouth Open / Red Julie with Cap) at Phillips (June 2015) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Bruce Nauman?

The median sale price is $3.3kSign up free to see across 162 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Bruce Nauman have sold at auction?

162 of 187 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Bruce Nauman?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Rago Auctions

About Bruce Nauman

Bruce Nauman is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives near Galisteo, New Mexico.

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