What is a Leonard Nelson work worth?
1912–1993 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 21 works by Leonard Nelson with a published auction price sold between $1,750Sign up free to see and $6,875Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,950Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $1,625Sign up free to see across 4 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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Leonard Nelson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 21
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2002–2024
- Median price
- $3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $30kSign up free to see Alma's Garden, Rago Auctions, Nov 2017
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2.5k–$6.6kSign up free to see | $3.2kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $400–$1.1kSign up free to see | $775Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (17), Wright (2), Clarke Auction Gallery (2)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 3 | $775–$2kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 5 | $3.2k–$6.9kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
Recent Leonard Nelson sales
- Untitled, oil and acrylic on canvas — $6,300Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 11, 2024
- War, Watercolor and mixed media on paper — $400Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Feb 11, 2024
- Color Abstract #40, oil on board — $2,000Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 15, 2022
- Untitled, metal, glass and seashells — $1,250Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Dec 15, 2021
- Untitled, oil on canvas — $10,000Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Oct 21, 2020
- Nganga, oil on board — $625Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jul 29, 2020
- Untitled, oil on canvas — $6,875Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 20, 2020
- Woman and Birds — $11,250Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 8, 2019
Questions about Leonard Nelson prices
What is a Leonard Nelson work worth?
Based on 21 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Leonard Nelson have sold for a median of $2,950, and half of them sold between $1,750 and $6,875. 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 Leonard Nelson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $30,000 for “Alma's Garden” at Rago Auctions in November 2017.
Which Leonard Nelson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $3,200 (7 sales).
How often do Leonard Nelson works sell at auction?
100% of the 21 lots recorded between 2002 and 2024 sold.
How can I sell a Leonard Nelson work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Leonard Nelson between 2002 and 2024, and 21 of them sold (100%).
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