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. 
   Suposter

   Lithograph · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 140
   $1,750≈ £1,364≈ €1,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
2. 
   Caned Dance (from Merce Cunningham), 1974

   Lithograph · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 139
   $2,000≈ £1,559≈ €1,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Clown Taking a Shit, 1988

   Lithograph · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 138
   $17,500≈ £13,643≈ €15,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
4. 
   Suposter, 1973

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/72

   S. 36 x 29 3/4 in. (91.4 x 75.6 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 346
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled (Green), 1971

   Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/100

   S. 22 1/2 x 28 in. (57.2 x 71.1 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 345
   $2,000≈ £1,526≈ €1,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   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 · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 344
   $5,625≈ £4,291≈ €4,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   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 · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 343
   $2,750≈ £2,098≈ €2,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Studies for Holograms, 1970

   Screenprint · Paper · ed. 67/150

   all I. 20 1/2 x 26 in. (51.7 x 66.1 cm) S. 26 x 26 in. (66.1 x 66.1 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 17, 2018 · Lot 46
   $42,500≈ £32,418≈ €36,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1969

   Lithograph · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 30, 2018 · Lot 50
   $2,500≈ £1,919≈ €2,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    Soft Ground Etching Series, 2007

    Etching · Paper · ed. 24/50

    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 · Jun 7, 2018 · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Untitled

    Aquatint

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Jun 2, 2018 · Lot 266
    $2,432≈ £1,827≈ €2,084Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
12. 
    Raw-War, 1971

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 63/100

    S. 22 1/4 x 28 in. (56.5 x 71.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 95
    $30,000≈ £21,485≈ €24,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    o.T

    Screenprint · Paper

    58 x 48cm

    Van Ham · Feb 23, 2018 · Lot 36
    €1,097≈ $1,349≈ £965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
14. 
    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 · Jan 25, 2018 · Lot 212
    £3,250≈ $4,633≈ €3,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Life Fly Lifes Flies , from Leo Castelli 90th Birthday, 1997

    Etching · Paper

    I. 75.5 x 51 cm (29 3/4 x 20 1/8 in.) S. 94.5 x 68.8 cm (37 1/4 x 27 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 25, 2018 · Lot 211
    £3,250≈ $4,633≈ €3,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Who What When Where exhibition poster, 1999

    Lithograph · Paper

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

    Wright · Jan 18, 2018 · Lot 235
    $250≈ £180≈ €204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
17. 
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987

    Lithograph · Paper

    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Jan 18, 2018 · Lot 240
    $585≈ £422≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
18. 
    Eat Death, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 65/68

    S. 42 1/2 x 31 in. (108 x 78.7 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2017 · Lot 293
    $3,000≈ £2,274≈ €2,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Who What Where When exhibition poster, 1999

    Lithograph · Paper

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

    Wright · Jun 22, 2017 · Lot 154
    $438≈ £346≈ €392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
20. 
    Caffeine Dreams, 1987

    Lithograph · Paper

    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Jun 22, 2017 · Lot 119
    $813≈ £642≈ €728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
21. 
    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 · Jun 7, 2017 · Lot 153
    £5,250≈ $6,776≈ €6,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Untitled, 1969

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 22, 2016 · Lot 57
    $1,875≈ £1,295≈ €1,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    Studies for Holograms, 1970

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 48/150

    all S. 26 x 26 in. (66 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 88
    $13,750≈ £9,478≈ €12,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Raw-War, 1971

    Lithograph · Paper

    57 × 71,7 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 27, 2015 · Lot 811
    €15,625≈ $16,531≈ £10,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
25. 
    Untitled, 1973

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. PP

    I. 29 3/8 x 20 3/4 in. (74.6 x 52.7 cm) S. 36 x 27 1/4 in. (91.4 x 69.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2015 · Lot 244
    $2,750≈ £1,794≈ €2,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Partial Truth, 1997

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 33/50

    I. 17 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (44.8 x 60 cm) S. 22 1/8 x 28 1/8 in. (56.2 x 71.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2015 · Lot 243
    $3,250≈ £2,120≈ €2,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Verso Recto, 1996

    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/75

    I. 21 1/4 x 26 3/4 in. (54 x 67.9 cm) S. 17 3/4 x 23 7/8 in. (45.1 x 60.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 170
    $2,250≈ £1,511≈ €2,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    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 · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 169
    $5,250≈ £3,526≈ €4,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Partial Truth, 1997

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 33/50

    I. 17 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (44.8 x 60 cm) S. 22 1/8 x 28 1/8 in. (56.2 x 71.4 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 168
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    I learned Helplessness from Rats, 1988

    Etching · Paper · ed. 28/35

    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 · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 167
    $6,250≈ £4,198≈ €5,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    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 · Jan 22, 2015 · Lot 133
    £3,500≈ $5,320≈ €4,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    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 · Oct 28, 2014 · Lot 285
    $2,500≈ £1,545≈ €1,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Verso Recto, 1996

    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/75

    I. 21 1/4 x 26 3/4 in. (54 x 67.9 cm) S. 17 3/4 x 23 7/8 in. (45.1 x 60.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2014 · Lot 284
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Studies for Holograms, 1970

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 95/150

    all S. 26 x 26 in. (66 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2014 · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Live or Die (State I)“ / „Live or Die (State II), 1985

    Lithograph

    29,5 × 26 cm

    Grisebach · May 31, 2014 · Lot 1487
    €27,500≈ $37,419≈ £22,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Grisebach ↗
36. 
    Aus: „Fingers and Holes, 1994

    Lithograph

    76 × 100 cm

    Grisebach · May 30, 2014 · Lot 739
    €5,000≈ $6,804≈ £4,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
37. 
    Use Me, 1988

    Etching · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 18, 2014 · Lot 8
    $9,375≈ £5,568≈ €6,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
38. 
    Untitled, 1990

    Etching

    27,8 × 35 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 29, 2013 · Lot 775
    €8,125≈ $11,059≈ £6,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
39. 
    Untitled (Hands), 1990-91

    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 32/38

    I. 7 3/8 x 9 3/8 in (18.7 x 23.8 cm) S. 16 3/4 x 19 3/8 in (42.5 x 49.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2013 · Lot 313
    $1,625≈ £1,006≈ €1,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Aus: „Fingers and Holes, 1994

    Etching

    Grisebach · May 31, 2013 · Lot 805
    €6,710≈ $8,727≈ £5,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
41. 
    Untitled, 1969

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 93
    $2,125≈ £1,398≈ €1,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
42. 
    Untitled, 1972

    Drypoint · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 92
    $2,500≈ £1,645≈ €1,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
43. 
    Study for Holograms, 1970

    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 59/150

    all S. 26 x 26 in (66 x 66 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 29, 2013 · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Pay Attention, 1973

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 47/50

    S. 38 1/4 x 28 1/4 in (97.2 x 71.8 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 29, 2013 · Lot 88
    $81,250≈ £52,295≈ €61,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Frankfurt Portfolio, 1990

    Print (other)

    48,5 × 33,5 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2012 · Lot 706
    €9,760≈ $12,674≈ £7,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Grisebach ↗
46. 
    Caned Dance, 1974

    Lithograph

    55,5 : 76,2 cm (21,8 : 30 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Oct 20, 2012 · Lot 814
    €2,500≈ $3,259≈ £2,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
47. 
    Untitled (Green), 1971

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 18
    $1,125≈ £696≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
48. 
    Raw-War, 1971

    Lithograph · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 17
    $21,250≈ £13,149≈ €16,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
49. 
    Untitled (Green), 1971

    Lithograph

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 11, 2011 · Lot 146
    $1,500≈ £960≈ €1,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
50. 
    Gemini G.E.L. label verso

    Lithograph · ed. 26/50

    30" high x 40" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Oct 3, 2011 · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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