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Leonard Nelson

American · 1912–1993 · Painter, Printmaker

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21auction results2002–2024years recorded100%sold (21)$3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Leonard Nelson, Alma's GardenAlma's GardenRago Auctions · $30,000≈ £22,748≈ €25,742Sign up to see
  2. Leonard Nelson, UntitledUntitledRago Auctions · $16,250≈ £12,468≈ €14,322Sign up to see
  3. Leonard Nelson, Woman and BirdsWoman and BirdsRago Auctions · $11,250≈ £8,784≈ €10,196Sign up to see

Leonard 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).

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Leonard Nelson between 2002 and 2024, of which 21 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $400Sign up free to see to $30kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $30kSign up free to see for Alma's Garden at Rago Auctions in November 2017. The most common medium is oil paintings (7 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (17), Wright (2) and Clarke Auction Gallery (2).

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  1. Leonard Nelson, Untitled, 1990, oil and acrylic on canvas
    Untitled, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    25 h x 30 w in (63 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $6,300≈ £4,944≈ €5,871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Leonard Nelson, War, Watercolor and mixed media on paper
    War
    Watercolor · Paper
    18" h x 24" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 79
    $400≈ £317≈ €371HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Leonard Nelson, Color Abstract #40, 1955, oil on board
    Color Abstract #40, 1955
    Oil · Board
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 215
    $2,000≈ £1,655≈ €1,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Leonard Nelson, Untitled, metal, glass and seashells
    Untitled
    metal, glass and seashells
    7 d x 43 dia in (18 x 109 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $1,250≈ £943≈ €1,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Leonard Nelson, Untitled, 1958, oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1958
    Oil · Canvas
    36½ h x 33 w in (93 x 84 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 320
    $10,000≈ £7,658≈ €8,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Leonard Nelson, Nganga, 1949, oil on board
    Nganga, 1949
    Oil · Board
    8⅞ h x 6⅞ w in (23 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 385
    $625≈ £482≈ €533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Leonard Nelson, Untitled, 1953, oil on canvas
    Untitled, 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    36 h x 27 w in (91 x 69 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $6,875≈ £5,606≈ €6,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Leonard Nelson, Counterpoint
    Counterpoint
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 126
    $2,250≈ £1,757≈ €2,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Leonard Nelson, Woman and Birds
    Woman and Birds
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 39
    $11,250≈ £8,784≈ €10,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Leonard Nelson, Troja
    Troja
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 536
    $1,750≈ £1,346≈ €1,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗

Leonard Nelson paintings (7)Leonard Nelson oil paintings (7)

Leonard Nelson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Leonard Nelson at auction?

$30,000Sign up free to see, for Alma's Garden at Rago Auctions (November 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Leonard Nelson?

The median sale price is $3kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Leonard Nelson have sold at auction?

21 of 21 recorded lots sold between 2002 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Leonard Nelson?

Rago Auctions, Wright and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Wright · Clarke Auction Gallery

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