Bruce Nauman Prints: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1941

Of the 156 lots by Bruce Nauman (prints) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 140 found a buyer (90%). Across 140 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2kSign up free to see to $6.8kSign up free to see (median $3.3kSign up free to see). Pay Attention holds the top price on file: $150kSign up free to see at Rago Auctions (September 2021). The houses with the most results are Phillips (70), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (25) and Rago Auctions (17).

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1. 
   Untitled

   Lithograph

   Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Mar 4, 2023 · Lot 363
   $7,680≈ £6,405≈ €7,235Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
2. 
   T.V. Clown, 1988

   Lithograph

   30 h x 44 w in (76 x 112 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 265
   $3,354≈ £2,784≈ €3,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Learned Helplessness in Rats, 1988

   Etching · Paper

   8⅞ h x 11⅞ w in (23 x 30 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 259
   $2,580≈ £2,142≈ €2,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Large Carousel, 1988

   Drypoint · Paper

   29¾ h x 35⅝ w in (76 x 90 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 267
   $1,935≈ £1,606≈ €1,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   I Learned Helplessness From Rats, 1988

   Etching · Paper

   8⅞ h x 11⅞ w in (23 x 30 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 257
   $2,580≈ £2,142≈ €2,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Human Companionship, Human Drain, 1981

   Lithograph · Paper

   30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 15, 2023 · Lot 262
   $2,064≈ £1,713≈ €1,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Suposter, 1972-1973

   Lithograph

   36 h x 29¾ w in (91 x 76 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 11, 2023 · Lot 154
   $1,260≈ £1,040≈ €1,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
8. 
   Life Mask (Gemini G.E.L. 941, C. 41), 1981

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/50

   I. 64.6 x 88.3 cm (25 3/8 x 34 3/4 in.) S. 71.1 x 96.6 cm (27 7/8 x 37 7/8 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 295
   £2,520≈ $2,910≈ €2,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Doe Fawn (C. 20), 1973

   Lithograph · Paper

   I. 76 x 110 cm (29 7/8 x 43 1/4 in.) S. 82 x 114.4 cm (32 1/4 x 45 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 294
   £2,016≈ $2,328≈ €2,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Malice (C. 37), 1980

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 65/75

    I. 64 x 97 cm (25 1/4 x 38 1/4 in.) S. 75.1 x 105 cm (29 5/8 x 41 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 293
    £3,780≈ $4,366≈ €4,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Untitled, 1971

    Lithograph · Paper

    29¾ h x 42 w in (76 x 107 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 8, 2022 · Lot 229
    $8,750≈ £7,576≈ €8,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
12. 
    Normal Desires, 1973

    Lithograph · Panel

    24½ h x 35½ w in (62 x 90 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 23, 2022 · Lot 110
    $6,250≈ £5,112≈ €5,956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Untitled, 1969

    Lithograph

    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 16, 2022 · Lot 212
    $1,500≈ £1,234≈ €1,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Life Fly Lifes Flies (from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio), 1997

    Etching · Paper

    29½ h x 20 w in (75 x 51 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Apr 29, 2022 · Lot 248
    $2,000≈ £1,592≈ €1,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
15. 
    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 · Apr 19, 2022 · Lot 307
    $3,528≈ £2,709≈ €3,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Studies for Hologram: plate 1 (C. 1), 1970

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 70/150

    I. 20 3/8 x 26 in. (51.8 x 66 cm) S. 26 x 26 in. (66 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 19, 2022 · Lot 306
    $4,410≈ £3,386≈ €4,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Soft Ground Etching - Lavender; and Soft Ground Etching - Coral, 2007

    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/50

    both I. 18 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (47.6 x 60.3 cm) both S. 29 7/8 x 34 in. (75.9 x 86.4 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 11, 2022 · Lot 49
    $5,040≈ £3,851≈ €4,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Life Fly Lifes Flies (from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio), 1997

    Etching · Paper

    36⅞ h x 26⅞ w in (94 x 68 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 2, 2022 · Lot 345
    $3,250≈ £2,438≈ €2,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Caned Dance (from the Merce Cunningham portfolio), 1974

    Lithograph · Paper

    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Feb 24, 2022 · Lot 237
    $1,500≈ £1,121≈ €1,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    Verso Recto (G. 1703), 1996

    Etching · Paper · ed. 10/75

    I. 17 1/2 x 24 in. (44.5 x 61 cm) S. 21 3/8 x 27 in. (54.3 x 68.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 372
    $2,772≈ £2,004≈ €2,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    T.V. Clown (C. 55), 1988

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/35

    I. 27 3/4 x 41 1/2 in. (70.5 x 105.4 cm) S. 30 x 44 in. (76.2 x 111.8 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 371
    $3,024≈ £2,187≈ €2,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    No Sweat, from Sundry Obras Nuevas (G. 609, C. 35), 1975

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP

    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 · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 370
    $3,024≈ £2,187≈ €2,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Oiled Dead (State), from Sundry Obras Nuevas (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 · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Shit and Die

    Drypoint

    15½ h x 22⅝ w in (39 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 13, 2021 · Lot 257
    $10,625≈ £7,802≈ €9,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
25. 
    Pay Attention, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    38⅛ h x 28⅛ w in (97 x 71 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 17, 2021 · Lot 140
    $150,000≈ £108,696≈ €127,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
26. 
    Life Mask (G. 941, C. 41), 1981

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 40/50

    I. 64.6 x 88.3 cm (25 3/8 x 34 3/4 in.) S. 71 x 96.5 cm (27 7/8 x 37 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 14, 2021 · Lot 229
    £4,410≈ $6,218≈ €5,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Normal Desires, 1973

    Lithograph · Panel

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 23, 2021 · Lot 113
    $13,750≈ £9,687≈ €11,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
28. 
    Violins / Violence, 1985

    Drypoint

    28 h x 39 w in (71 x 99 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 19, 2021 · Lot 331
    $6,875≈ £4,855≈ €5,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
29. 
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987

    Lithograph

    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Apr 22, 2021 · Lot 483
    $875≈ £631≈ €726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
30. 
    Frankfurt Portfolio, 1990

    Print (other)

    48,5 × 33,5 cm

    Grisebach · Dec 4, 2020 · Lot 855
    €8,750≈ $10,639≈ £7,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
31. 
    Untitled (from the Fingers and Holes series), 1994

    Lithograph · Paper

    30 h x 40 w in (76 x 102 cm)

    Wright · Nov 18, 2020 · Lot 102
    $6,250≈ £4,707≈ €5,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
32. 
    Verso Recto (State I), 1998

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 25/50

    I. 17 7/8 x 23 3/4 in. (45.4 x 60.3 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 28 1/2 in. (56.5 x 72.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 22, 2020 · Lot 191
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Untitled (Gray), 1971

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 66/75

    S. 30 x 42 in. (76.2 x 106.7 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 24, 2020 · Lot 152
    $3,000≈ £2,351≈ €2,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Burning Small Fires, 1968

    Lithograph

    36½ h x 49 w in (93 x 124 cm)

    Wright · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 161
    $3,750≈ £2,964≈ €3,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
35. 
    Untitled (Salmon pink)

    Print (other)

    57.0 x 72.0 cm

    Capitolium Art · Jun 30, 2020 · Lot 58
    €1,890≈ $2,116≈ £1,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Capitolium Art ↗
36. 
    BODY PRESSURE, 1974

    Lithograph

    63.5cm x 42cm (25in x 16.5in), full sheet

    Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 16, 2020 · Lot 164
    £325≈ $406≈ €373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
37. 
    Untitled (Salmon pink)

    Print (other)

    57.0 x 72.0 cm

    Capitolium Art · Jan 30, 2020 · Lot 135
    €1,386≈ $1,529≈ £1,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Capitolium Art ↗
38. 
    Life Fly Lifes Flies, from Leo Castelli 90th Birthday, 1997

    Etching · Paper

    I. 75 x 50.6 cm (29 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.) S. 94 x 68.8 cm (37 x 27 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 23, 2020 · Lot 189
    £2,500≈ $3,282≈ €2,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987

    Lithograph · Paper

    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Jan 16, 2020 · Lot 511
    $1,500≈ £1,148≈ €1,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
40. 
    Untitled, 1973

    Aquatint · Paper

    I. 29 1/2 x 20 7/8 in. (74.9 x 53 cm) S. 36 1/8 x 27 1/2 in. (91.8 x 69.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 292
    $875≈ £682≈ €788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    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 · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 291
    $3,250≈ £2,534≈ €2,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Learned Helplessness In Rats: and I Learned Helplessness From Rats, 1988

    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/35

    both I. 9 x 11 7/8 in. (22.9 x 30.2 cm) both S. 15 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (39.4 x 45.1 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 290
    $8,750≈ £6,822≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    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 · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 94
    $17,500≈ £13,644≈ €15,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Pearl Masque, 1981

    Lithograph · ed. edition of 50

    65.5 x 88 cm (25.7 x 34.6 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Jun 7, 2019 · Lot 37
    €7,500≈ $8,455≈ £6,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
45. 
    No Sweat, from Sundry Obras Nuevas, 1975

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 17/25

    I. 37 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (94.6 x 74.3 cm) S. 39 5/8 x 31 7/8 in. (100.6 x 81 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 23, 2019 · Lot 292
    $5,000≈ £3,844≈ €4,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Who What When Where exhibition poster, 1999

    Lithograph · Paper

    30 h x 34 w in (76 x 86 cm)

    Wright · Apr 11, 2019 · Lot 288
    $500≈ £382≈ €444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
47. 
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987

    Lithograph · Paper

    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Apr 11, 2019 · Lot 123
    $750≈ £574≈ €666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
48. 
    Untitled (Green), 1971

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 17, 2019 · Lot 202
    $2,500≈ £1,934≈ €2,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Studies for Holograms (a-e), 1970

    Screenprint

    51,7 × 66 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2018 · Lot 915
    €22,500≈ $25,558≈ £20,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Grisebach ↗
50. 
    Untitled, 1969

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 141
    $3,438≈ £2,680≈ €3,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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