George Nelson
American · 1908–1986
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Record prices
Marshmallow sofaLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $38,400≈ £19,704≈ €26,406Sign up to see
HeadboardLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $25,000≈ £15,597≈ €19,293Sign up to see
Marshmallow sofaLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $18,750≈ £11,726≈ €13,823Sign up to see
George Nelson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Lots sold
358
of 370 offered · 2001–2026
Sell-through
97%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | 42 | 91% | $4kSign up | $2.8kSign up | $18.8kSign up |
| Acrylic | 2 | 2 | 100% | $1.9kSign up | $1.9kSign up | $2.8kSign up |
| Works on paper | 1 | 1 | 100% | $1.4kSign up | $1.4kSign up | $1.4kSign up |
| Prints & multiples | 5 | 5 | 100% | $2.4kSign up | $2kSign up | $5.2kSign up |
| Multiple | 5 | 5 | 100% | $2.4kSign up | $2kSign up | $5.2kSign up |
| Sculpture | 28 | 28 | 100% | $4.2kSign up | $2kSign up | $25kSign up |
| Other | 290 | 282 | 97% | $2.9kSign up | $2.2kSign up | $38.4kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.
By year
| Year | Offered | Sold | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6 | $1.3kSign up |
| 2025 | 27 | 22 | $962Sign up |
| 2024 | 16 | 15 | $2kSign up |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | $1.6kSign up |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | $2.4kSign up |
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | $2.1kSign up |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | $2.1kSign up |
| 2019 | 23 | 23 | $3.4kSign up |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 | $3.1kSign up |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | $3.8kSign up |
| 2016 | 12 | 12 | $3.7kSign up |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | $2kSign up |
| 2014 | 19 | 19 | $2kSign up |
| 2013 | 14 | 14 | $4.2kSign up |
| 2012 | 24 | 24 | $2.1kSign up |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 | $3.4kSign up |
| 2010 | 17 | 17 | $1.3kSign up |
| 2009 | 21 | 21 | $2.3kSign up |
| 2008 | 43 | 43 | $1.3kSign up |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 | $1.7kSign up |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $3.9kSign up |
| 2001 | 47 | 47 | $1.8kSign up |