Bruce Nauman Drypoints: Auction Prices

American · b. 1941

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Bruce Nauman drypoints between 2013 and 2026, of which 9 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,723 to $10,625, with a median of $3,528 across 9 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $10,625 for “Shit and Die” at Rago Auctions in 2021.

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. Bruce Nauman, Suspended Chair (G. 1238, C. 48), 1983, Drypoint, on Fabriano Rosapina paper, with full margins
    Suspended Chair (G. 1238, C. 48), 1983
    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 10/31
    I. 83 x 60.5 cm (32 5/8 x 23 7/8 in.) S. 100 x 71.2 cm (39 3/8 x 28 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    £1,270≈ $1,723≈ €1,508Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (Head) (see C. 69), 1989-1990, Drypoint, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Head) (see C. 69), 1989-1990
    Drypoint · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 4 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (10.8 x 24.1 cm) S. 16 7/8 x 19 3/8 in. (42.9 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 380
    $2,032≈ £1,632≈ €1,852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Bruce Nauman, Large Carousel, 1988, drypoint on Somerset Satin
    Large Carousel, 1988
    Drypoint · Paper
    29¾ h x 35⅝ w in (76 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $1,935≈ £1,606≈ €1,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Bruce Nauman, Small Carousel (C. 58), 1988, Drypoint, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Small Carousel (C. 58), 1988
    Drypoint · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm) S. 15 1/2 x 17 7/8 in. (39.4 x 45.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    $3,528≈ £2,709≈ €3,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  6. Bruce Nauman, Shit and Die, drypoint etching
    Shit and Die
    Drypoint
    15½ h x 22⅝ w in (39 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 257
    $10,625≈ £7,802≈ €9,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Bruce Nauman, Violins / Violence, 1985, drypoint on Fabriano Rosaspina
    Violins / Violence, 1985
    Drypoint
    28 h x 39 w in (71 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 331
    $6,875≈ £4,855≈ €5,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Bruce Nauman, Small Carousel, 1988, Drypoint, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins,
    Small Carousel, 1988
    Drypoint · Paper · ed. 15/35
    I. 8 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (22.5 x 29.8 cm) S. 15 1/2 x 18 in. (39.4 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $5,250≈ £3,526≈ €4,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Bruce Nauman, Untitled, 1972, Drypoint on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled, 1972
    Drypoint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 92
    $2,500≈ £1,645≈ €1,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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