Bruce Nauman Prints: Auction Prices

American · b. 1941

ArtSell has recorded 155 auction results for Bruce Nauman prints between 2008 and 2026, of which 139 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $54 to $150,000, with a median of $3,250 across 139 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $150,000 for “Pay Attention” at Rago Auctions in 2021.

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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, 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 ↗
  3. Bruce Nauman, Caned Dance (C. p. 323, C. 27), 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    Caned Dance (C. p. 323, C. 27), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 21 3/4 x 30 in. (55.2 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 213
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. Bruce Nauman, Perfect Door; Perfect Odor; and Perfect Rodo (C. pp. 321-322, C. 23-25), 1973, Lithograph triptych, on three sheets of Roll Rives Paper, with full margins
    Perfect Door; Perfect Odor; and Perfect Rodo (C. pp. 321-322, C. 23-25), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 38/50
    all I. 16 5/8 x 16 3/8 in. (42.2 x 41.6 cm) all S. 32 x 26 in. (81.3 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Bruce Nauman, M. Ampere (C. p. 320, C. 21), 1973, Lithograph, on Roll Rives paper, with full margins
    M. Ampere (C. p. 320, C. 21), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 28/50
    I. 30 x 44 1/8 in. (76.2 x 112.1 cm) S. 31 x 45 in. (78.7 x 114.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. Bruce Nauman, Doe Fawn (Cirrus p. 319), 1973, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Doe Fawn (Cirrus p. 319), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT
    30 1/4 x 43 1/4in (76.8 x 109.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 61
    $7,680≈ £5,685≈ €6,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (Raw-War) (Cirrus p. 316), 1971, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (Raw-War) (Cirrus p. 316), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 22 1/8 x 28in (56.2 x 71.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    $10,240≈ £7,580≈ €8,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Bruce Nauman, Raw-War, 1971, lithograph in colors
    Raw-War, 1971
    Lithograph
    17 h x 27½ w in (43 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 187
    $13,970≈ £10,414≈ €11,988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Bruce Nauman, Caned Dance (from the Merce Cunningham portfolio) and interleaf sheet, 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches, offset lithograph on vellum
    Caned Dance (from the Merce Cunningham portfolio) and interleaf sheet, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    21¾ h x 30 w in (55 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 162
    $4,224≈ £3,173≈ €3,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Bruce Nauman, Tone Mirror (from the Mirrors of the Mind series), 1974, lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe
    Tone Mirror (from the Mirrors of the Mind series), 1974
    Lithograph · Panel
    28½ h x 38⅝ w in (72 x 98 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 160
    $2,032≈ £1,526≈ €1,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  18. Bruce Nauman, Verso Recto, 1996, etching on Lana Gravure
    Verso Recto, 1996
    Etching
    17¾ h x 24 w in (45 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $1,848≈ £1,362≈ €1,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Bruce Nauman, Seven works from the Fingers & Hole series, 1994, etching on Lana Royal
    Seven works from the Fingers & Hole series, 1994
    Etching
    15⅝ h x 17⅝ w in (40 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $9,240≈ £6,810≈ €8,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Bruce Nauman, Partial Truth, 1997, etching in colors on Lana Gravure 300 gram
    Partial Truth, 1997
    Etching
    17¾ h x 23⅝ w in (45 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $3,302≈ £2,434≈ €2,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Bruce Nauman, Partial Truth, 1999, embossing from granite stone on Hahnemühle German Etching
    Partial Truth, 1999
    Etching
    19⅛ h x 24½ w in (49 x 62 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $3,810≈ £2,808≈ €3,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (from the Fingers and Holes series), 1994, lithograph on Rives BFK
    Untitled (from the Fingers and Holes series), 1994
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 316
    $2,112≈ £1,598≈ €1,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (from the Fingers and Holes series), 1994, lithograph on Rives BFK
    Untitled (from the Fingers and Holes series), 1994
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 314
    $4,620≈ £3,495≈ €4,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Bruce Nauman, Body Pressure, offset print on paper, published by MOMA, open edition
    Body Pressure
    Print (other) · Paper
    635 x 420mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 50
    NZ$91≈ $54≈ £41≈ €48Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  26. Bruce Nauman, Sequence, 1969, offset lithograph in colors on Kromekote
    Sequence, 1969
    Lithograph
    23 h x 19 w in (58 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $1,397≈ £1,133≈ €1,358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Bruce Nauman, Untitled - [Cirrus No. 035c-BN71] #64/100, 1971, colour lithograph on paper
    Untitled - [Cirrus No. 035c-BN71] #64/100, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 64/100
    57.2 x 71.8 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 232
    CA$1,989≈ $1,430≈ £1,102≈ €1,313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$900–1,200View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  28. Bruce Nauman, Proof of Pudding, from Sundry Obras Nuevas (G. 605, C. 31), 1975, Lithograph in brown, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Proof of Pudding, from Sundry Obras Nuevas (G. 605, C. 31), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/18
    S.35 3/4 x 42 3/8 英吋(90.8 x 107.6 公分)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $7,620≈ £5,869≈ €7,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–14,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Bruce Nauman, CLEA RSKY, 1967/68, Gebundenes Heft mit 10 Farboffsetlithografien auf Offsetpapier
    CLEA RSKY, 1967/68
    Print (other) · Paper
    30,5 x 30,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 114
    €924≈ $1,035≈ £772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  30. Bruce Nauman, Use Me (C. 59), 1988, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Use Me (C. 59), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/35
    I. 8 7/8 x 11 3/4 in. (22.5 x 29.8 cm) S. 15 3/8 x 17 3/4 in. (39.1 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 180
    $3,302≈ £2,518≈ €2,988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  31. Bruce Nauman, Life Mask (G. 941, C. 41), 1981, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Life Mask (G. 941, C. 41), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 28/50
    I. 25 1/4 x 34 5/8 in. (64.1 x 87.9 cm) S. 28 x 38 in. (71.1 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $2,794≈ £2,210≈ €2,612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Bruce Nauman, Normal Desires, 1973, 1-color lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe
    Normal Desires, 1973
    Lithograph · Panel
    24½ h x 35½ w in (62 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $4,410≈ £3,495≈ €4,071Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Bruce Nauman, Burning Small Fires, 1968, printed paper
    Burning Small Fires, 1968
    Print (other) · Paper
    12½ h x 9½ w in (32 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 352
    $8,190≈ £6,567≈ €7,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Bruce Nauman, Clown Taking a Shit (C. 56), 1988, Lithograph in colors, on Transpagra paper, with full margins
    Clown Taking a Shit (C. 56), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/35
    I. 40 x 27 2/8 in. (101.6 x 69.2 cm) S. 42 x 30 in. (106.7 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $10,160≈ £8,161≈ €9,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Bruce Nauman, THIGING (F-2, COPY F), 1967, print (other)
    THIGING (F-2, COPY F), 1967
    Print (other)
    19.0 x 19.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 40
    €15,750≈ $17,079≈ £13,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–10,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  36. Bruce Nauman, Untitled, 1973, aquatint and drypoint on BFK Rives
    Untitled, 1973
    Aquatint · Paper
    29½ h x 20¾ w in (75 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 197
    $1,032≈ £821≈ €963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Bruce Nauman, Oiled Dead (State) (G. 608, C. 34), 1975, Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Oiled Dead (State) (G. 608, C. 34), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/14
    I. 41 3/4 x 45 1/2 in. (106 x 115.6 cm) S. 45 1/2 x 49 1/2 in. (115.6 x 125.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 463
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Bruce Nauman, Soft Ground Etching, 2007, The complete set of six etchings in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Soft Ground Etching, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/50
    all I. approx. 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm) all S. approx. 30 x 34 in. (76.2 x 86.4 cm) (one vertical)
    Phillips · · Lot 462
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Bruce Nauman, Partial Truth (G. 1716), 1997, Hand-carved Black Absolute granite multiple
    Partial Truth (G. 1716), 1997
    Multiple · ed. 11/25
    18 x 24 x 2 1/4 in (45.7 x 61 x 5.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $24,130≈ £19,751≈ €22,696Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Bruce Nauman, Raw War (C. 7), 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    Raw War (C. 7), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/100
    S. 22 3/8 x 28 1/4 in. (56.8 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (Hands), 1990-91, Etching and aquatint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Hands), 1990-91
    Etching · Paper · ed. 13/38
    I. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm) S. 16 3/4 x 19 3/8 in. (42.5 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    $2,159≈ £1,696≈ €1,977Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  42. Bruce Nauman, Soft Ground Etching Series, 2007, The complete series of six soft-ground etchings, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Soft Ground Etching Series, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/50
    all I. 48 x 60.7 cm (18 7/8 x 23 7/8 in.) all S. 75.6 x 86 cm (29 3/4 x 33 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Bruce Nauman, Fingers & Holes, Lithograph
    Fingers & Holes
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 875
    $2,560≈ £2,057≈ €2,369Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  44. Bruce Nauman, Eat Death (G. 431, C. 13), 1973, Lithograph, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet
    Eat Death (G. 431, C. 13), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/68
    S. 42 3/8 x 30 7/8 in. (107.6 x 78.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 381
    $3,302≈ £2,653≈ €3,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  45. 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 ↗
  46. Bruce Nauman, Untitled (Hands), 1990-1991, Etching and aquatint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Untitled (Hands), 1990-1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/38
    I. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19.1 x 24.1 cm) S. 16 7/8 x 19 1/2 in. (42.9 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 379
    $1,905≈ £1,530≈ €1,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Bruce Nauman, No Sweat, from Sundry Obras Nuevas (G. 609, C. 35), 1975, Screenprint, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins
    No Sweat, from Sundry Obras Nuevas (G. 609, C. 35), 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 12/25
    I. 37 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (94.6 x 74.3 cm) S. 39 7/8 x 32 in. (101.3 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 378
    $2,540≈ £2,040≈ €2,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Bruce Nauman, I Learned Helplessness from Rats (C. 61), 1988, Etching, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    I Learned Helplessness from Rats (C. 61), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (22.5 x 30.2 cm) S. 15 3/8 x 17 3/4 in. (39.1 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 377
    $3,810≈ £3,061≈ €3,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Bruce Nauman, Life Mask (G. 941, C. 41), 1981, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Life Mask (G. 941, C. 41), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/50
    I. 25 1/4 x 34 5/8 in. (64.1 x 87.9 cm) S. 28 x 38 in. (71.1 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 376
    $3,810≈ £3,061≈ €3,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  50. Bruce Nauman, Human Companionship, Human Drain, from Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc., 1981, Lithograph, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Human Companionship, Human Drain, from Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc., 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 27/50
    S. 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 375
    $2,794≈ £2,245≈ €2,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗

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