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Bruce Nauman Lithographs: Auction Prices

b. 1941

Of the 91 lots by Bruce Nauman (lithographs) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 82 found a buyer (90%). Across 82 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.8kSign up free to see to $6.2kSign up free to see (median $3kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Pay Attention, sold at Rago Auctions in September 2021 for $150kSign up free to see. Most results come from Phillips (36), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (21) and Wright (14).

$150,000≈ £108,696≈ €127,334Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPay AttentionRago Auctions91auction results2008–2026years recorded90%sold$3kSign up free to seemedian price

Bruce Nauman lithographs: key figures

Auction results
91
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$3kSign up free to see
Record price
$150kSign up free to see Pay Attention, Rago Auctions, Sep 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (36), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (21), Wright (14)

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  1. BODY PRESSURE by Bruce Nauman, 1974, Off-set lithograph, unframed, sold Apr 2020
    BODY PRESSURE, 1974
    Lithograph
    63.5cm x 42cm (25in x 16.5in), full sheet
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 164
    £325≈ $406≈ €373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Caffeine Dreams by Bruce Nauman, 1987, offset lithograph on Lustro Dull-Enamel Cover paper, sold Jan 2020
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 511
    $1,500≈ £1,148≈ €1,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  3. M. Ampere by Bruce Nauman, 1973, Lithograph, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2019
    M. Ampere, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 15/50
    I. 30 1/4 x 44 1/8 in. (76.8 x 112.1 cm) S. 31 1/8 x 45 1/8 in. (79.1 x 114.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 291
    $3,250≈ £2,534≈ €2,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Oiled Dead (State) by Bruce Nauman, 1975, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2019
    Oiled Dead (State), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/14
    I. 41 3/4 x 45 in. (106 x 114.3 cm) S. 45 1/2 x 49 in. (115.6 x 124.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 94
    $17,500≈ £13,644≈ €15,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Pearl Masque by Bruce Nauman, 1981, Lithograph, sold Jun 2019
    Pearl Masque, 1981
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 50
    65.5 x 88 cm (25.7 x 34.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 37
    €7,500≈ $8,455≈ £6,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  6. Who What When Where exhibition poster by Bruce Nauman, 1999, offset lithograph on white wove paper, sold Apr 2019
    Who What When Where exhibition poster, 1999
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 34 w in (76 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 288
    $500≈ £382≈ €444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  7. Caffeine Dreams by Bruce Nauman, 1987, offset lithograph on Lustro Dull-Enamel Cover paper, sold Apr 2019
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $750≈ £574≈ €666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  8. Untitled (Green) by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Lithograph on Arches paper, sold Feb 2019
    Untitled (Green), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 202
    $2,500≈ £1,934≈ €2,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Untitled by Bruce Nauman, 1969, 2-color offset lithograph on 100 lb. Kromekote paper, sold Nov 2018
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $3,438≈ £2,680≈ €3,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Suposter by Bruce Nauman, 3-color lithograph and screenprint on Arjomari paper, sold Nov 2018
    Suposter
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 140
    $1,750≈ £1,364≈ €1,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Caned Dance (from Merce Cunningham) by Bruce Nauman, 1974, 3-color lithograph on Arches paper, sold Nov 2018
    Caned Dance (from Merce Cunningham), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 139
    $2,000≈ £1,559≈ €1,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Clown Taking a Shit by Bruce Nauman, 1988, 4-color lithograph on Transpagra paper, sold Nov 2018
    Clown Taking a Shit, 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 138
    $17,500≈ £13,643≈ €15,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Suposter by Bruce Nauman, 1973, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet, offered Oct 2018
    Suposter, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/72
    S. 36 x 29 3/4 in. (91.4 x 75.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 346
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  14. Untitled (Green) by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    Untitled (Green), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/100
    S. 22 1/2 x 28 in. (57.2 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 345
    $2,000≈ £1,526≈ €1,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Life Mask by Bruce Nauman, 1981, Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    Life Mask, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/50
    I. 25 1/4 x 34 1/2 in. (64.1 x 87.6 cm) S. 28 x 38 in. (71.1 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 344
    $5,625≈ £4,291≈ €4,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Untitled by Bruce Nauman, 1970, Offset lithograph in colors, on Kromekote paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2018
    Untitled, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 23 x 19 in. (58.4 x 48.3 cm) S. 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 343
    $2,750≈ £2,098≈ €2,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  17. Untitled by Bruce Nauman, 1969, 2-color offset lithograph on 100 lb. Kromekote paper, sold Sep 2018
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 50
    $2,500≈ £1,919≈ €2,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Raw-War by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2018
    Raw-War, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 63/100
    S. 22 1/4 x 28 in. (56.5 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    $30,000≈ £21,485≈ €24,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Doe Fawn by Bruce Nauman, 1973, Lithograph in colours, on Roll Rivers paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2018
    Doe Fawn, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/50
    I. 76 x 110 cm (29 7/8 x 43 1/4 in.) S. 81.6 x 114.2 cm (32 1/8 x 44 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    £3,250≈ $4,633≈ €3,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Who What When Where exhibition poster by Bruce Nauman, 1999, offset lithograph on white wove paper, sold Jan 2018
    Who What When Where exhibition poster, 1999
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 34 w in (76 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 235
    $250≈ £180≈ €204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  21. Caffeine Dreams by Bruce Nauman, 1987, offset lithograph on Lustro Dull-Enamel Cover paper, sold Jan 2018
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $585≈ £422≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  22. Eat Death by Bruce Nauman, 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2017
    Eat Death, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 65/68
    S. 42 1/2 x 31 in. (108 x 78.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 293
    $3,000≈ £2,274≈ €2,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  23. Who What Where When exhibition poster by Bruce Nauman, 1999, offset lithograph on white wove paper, sold Jun 2017
    Who What Where When exhibition poster, 1999
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 34 w in (76 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 154
    $438≈ £346≈ €392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  24. Caffeine Dreams by Bruce Nauman, 1987, offset lithograph on Lustro Dull-Enamel Cover paper, sold Jun 2017
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 119
    $813≈ £642≈ €728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  25. Life Mask by Bruce Nauman, 1981, Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Jun 2017
    Life Mask, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/50
    I. 64 x 88 cm (25 1/4 x 34 5/8 in.) S. 71 x 96.4 cm (27 7/8 x 37 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    £5,250≈ $6,776≈ €6,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  26. Untitled by Bruce Nauman, 1969, 2-color offset lithograph on 100 lb. Kromekote paper, sold May 2016
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 57
    $1,875≈ £1,295≈ €1,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Raw-War by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Farblithographie auf Arches-Velin, sold Nov 2015
    Raw-War, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    57 × 71,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 811
    €15,625≈ $16,531≈ £10,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. Life Mask by Bruce Nauman, 1981, Lithograph, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins,, sold Jan 2015
    Life Mask, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/50
    I. 65 x 89.1 cm (25 5/8 x 35 1/8 in.) S. 71.1 x 96.5 cm (27 7/8 x 37 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    £3,500≈ $5,320≈ €4,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. M. Ampere by Bruce Nauman, 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Rives paper, with full margins,, sold Oct 2014
    M. Ampere, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/50
    I. 30 1/4 x 44 1/4 in. (76.8 x 112.4 cm) S. 30 7/8 x 45 1/8 in. (78.4 x 114.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 285
    $2,500≈ £1,545≈ €1,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Live or Die (State I)“ / „Live or Die (State II) by Bruce Nauman, 1985, Farlithographie und Lithographie, jeweils auf Velin, sold May 2014
    Live or Die (State I)“ / „Live or Die (State II), 1985
    Lithograph
    29,5 × 26 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1487
    €27,500≈ $37,419≈ £22,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Grisebach ↗
  31. Aus: „Fingers and Holes by Bruce Nauman, 1994, Lithographie und Serigraphie auf Velin, sold May 2014
    Aus: „Fingers and Holes, 1994
    Lithograph
    76 × 100 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 739
    €5,000≈ $6,804≈ £4,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  32. Untitled by Bruce Nauman, 1969, 2-color offset lithograph on 100 lb. Kromekote paper, sold May 2013
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 93
    $2,125≈ £1,398≈ €1,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Pay Attention by Bruce Nauman, 1973, Lithograph, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet,, sold Apr 2013
    Pay Attention, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 47/50
    S. 38 1/4 x 28 1/4 in (97.2 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $81,250≈ £52,295≈ €61,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Caned Dance by Bruce Nauman, 1974, Lithograph in colours, sold Oct 2012
    Caned Dance, 1974
    Lithograph
    55,5 : 76,2 cm (21,8 : 30 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 814
    €2,500≈ $3,259≈ £2,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  35. Untitled (Green) by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Lithograph in colors on white Arches, sold May 2012
    Untitled (Green), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 18
    $1,125≈ £696≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Raw-War by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Lithograph in colors on white Arches, sold May 2012
    Raw-War, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 17
    $21,250≈ £13,149≈ €16,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Untitled (Green) by Bruce Nauman, 1971, Lithograph, sold Dec 2011
    Untitled (Green), 1971
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 146
    $1,500≈ £960≈ €1,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Gemini G.E.L. label verso by Bruce Nauman, Fingers and Holes Series Lithograph Signed lower right, 26/50, offered Oct 2011
    Gemini G.E.L. label verso
    Lithograph · ed. 26/50
    30" high x 40" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  39. Pearl Masque by Bruce Nauman, 1981, lithograph on paper, sold Dec 2009
    Pearl Masque, 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    28½ h x 37½ w in (72 x 95 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 934
    $3,125≈ £1,918≈ €2,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. Caned Dance by Bruce Nauman, 1974, Lithograph in colours, sold Apr 2009
    Caned Dance, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 51/100
    55,5 : 76,2 cm (21,8 : 30 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 940
    €1,098≈ $1,457≈ £987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  41. Untitled by Bruce Nauman, 1969, Two-color offset lithograph, sold Feb 2008
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 298
    $2,160≈ £1,108≈ €1,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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