What is a George Nelson work worth?
1908–1986 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 362 priced auction sales, works by George Nelson have sold for a median of $2,250Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,093Sign up free to see and $3,840Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,463Sign up free to see across 67 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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George Nelson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 374
- Sold rate
- 97%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $2.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $38.4kSign up free to see Marshmallow sofa, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Feb 2008
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $1.5k–$4.9kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 29 | $900–$4.3kSign up free to see | $2kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 5 | $1.8k–$3.1kSign up free to see | $2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (218), Wright (56), Billings (41)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 7 | $725–$2.1kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 25 | $748–$3.8kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 59 | $1k–$3.8kSign up free to see | $2kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 27 | $1.4k–$3.1kSign up free to see | $2.3kSign up free to see |
Recent George Nelson sales
- Ball Clock — $368Sign up free to see, Bruun Rasmussen, Sep 22, 2026
- 'Action Office' Desk, Cast aluminum — $1,200Sign up free to see, Billings, Sep 19, 2026
- Executive Office Group desk, walnut, aluminum, painted wood — $1,463Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 20, 2026
- + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp, 21st century Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame — $450Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 20, 2026
- Four-Seat 'Sling' Sofa, Leather — $1,900Sign up free to see, Billings, Jun 20, 2026
- BENCH, DESIGNED 1946, birch and lacquered wood — $1,630Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, May 1, 2026
- + Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clock, chrome-plated metal — $400Sign up free to see, Billings, Dec 13, 2025
- + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp, 21st century Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame — $350Sign up free to see, Billings, Dec 13, 2025
Questions about George Nelson prices
What is a George Nelson work worth?
Based on 362 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by George Nelson have sold for a median of $2,250, and half of them sold between $1,093 and $3,840. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by George Nelson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $38,400 for “Marshmallow sofa” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in February 2008.
Which George Nelson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $2,750 (42 sales).
How often do George Nelson works sell at auction?
97% of the 374 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a George Nelson work?
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ArtSell has recorded 374 auction results for George Nelson between 2001 and 2026, and 362 of them sold (97%).
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