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Louise Nevelson

American · 1899–1988 · Painter, Printmaker

Louise Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures. Born in Pereiaslav in the Poltava Governorate of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Louise Nevelson, Rain Forest Column XXI, 1962-1964, painted woodRain Forest Column XXIPhillips · $630,000≈ £507,165≈ €598,575Sign up to see
  2. Louise Nevelson, Dawn's Landscape XLIV, 1976, painted woodDawn's Landscape XLIVPhillips · $514,000≈ £396,452≈ €462,355Sign up to see
  3. Louise Nevelson, Dawn's Landscape XXIX, 1975, painted woodDawn's Landscape XXIXPhillips · $504,000≈ £423,458≈ €484,057Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 331 auction results for Louise Nevelson between 2001 and 2026, of which 314 sold (95%). A further 15 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $200Sign up free to see to $630kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $630kSign up free to see for Rain Forest Column XXI at Phillips in May 2022. Most results come from Phillips (71), Wright (54) and Rago Auctions (50).

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  1. Louise Nevelson, Double Imagery (2173-2173A), 1967, lithograph in colors
    Double Imagery (2173-2173A), 1967
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 41¼ w in (55 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 201
    $2,304≈ £1,704≈ €1,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Louise Nevelson, The Wind's Bastinado; The Octogenerian (two works from the Façade portfolio), 1966, screenprint collaged on silver mirror paper; screenprint
    The Wind's Bastinado; The Octogenerian (two works from the Façade portfolio), 1966
    Screenprint · Paper
    16 h x 9⅝ w in (41 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 263
    $1,408≈ £1,040≈ €1,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Louise Nevelson, The Great Wall, 1970, lead intaglio relief print on Fabriano
    The Great Wall, 1970
    Print (other)
    23½ h x 17½ w in (60 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 213
    $4,864≈ £3,612≈ €4,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Wright ↗
  4. Louise Nevelson, Untitled I, from Aquatint and Collage (Baro 115), 1973, Aquatint in colors with collage on C. M. Fabriano "Rosaspina" paper
    Untitled I, from Aquatint and Collage (Baro 115), 1973
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 32/90
    plate 29 3/4 x 19 3/4in (101 x 50.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 44
    $960≈ £717≈ €837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Louise Nevelson, Untitled, circa 1930, ink on paper
    Untitled, circa 1930
    Drawing · Paper
    16 5/8 x 11 1/2 in (42 x 29.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 72
    $3,840≈ £2,890≈ €3,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Louise Nevelson, Untitled (Three Works), circa 1930
    Untitled (Three Works), circa 1930
    each: 8 x 4 in (20.3 x 10.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 74
    $4,096≈ £3,082≈ €3,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Louise Nevelson, Young Tree VII, 1971, painted wood
    Young Tree VII, 1971
    painted wood · Panel
    23 x 7 x 5 in. (58.4 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm) base 36 x 8 x 8 in. (91.4 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm) overall 59 x 8 x 8 in. (149.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $96,750≈ £71,608≈ €84,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Louise Nevelson, Ohne Titel, 1976, Collage
    Ohne Titel, 1976
    Mixed media
    90 x 59 cm (35.4 x 23.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 142
    €18,760≈ $21,398≈ £15,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Louise Nevelson, End of Day Cryptic XV, 1972, oil on wood and found cigar box
    End of Day Cryptic XV, 1972
    Oil · Panel
    4 x 11 x 8 1/2 in. (10.2 x 27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $30,960≈ £23,091≈ €26,703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Louise Nevelson, Mirror Shadow XXXXVII, 1987, painted wood
    Mirror Shadow XXXXVII, 1987
    painted wood · Panel
    44 3/8 x 31 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. (112.7 x 80.3 x 12.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    $251,550≈ £187,444≈ €216,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
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Louise Nevelson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Louise Nevelson at auction?

$630,000Sign up free to see, for Rain Forest Column XXI at Phillips (May 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Louise Nevelson?

The median sale price is $4.8kSign up free to see across 313 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Louise Nevelson have sold at auction?

314 of 331 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026. 15 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Louise Nevelson?

Phillips, Wright and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Wright · Rago Auctions

Louise Nevelson signature

87 catalogued lots by Louise Nevelson record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (67% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right16
  • on the reverse3
  • lower centre2
  • in the margin1
  • upper left1
  • along the bottom1

Form

  • signed51
  • signed and dated21
  • signed in pencil11
  • initialled2
  • monogrammed2
  • Signed and dated "Nevelson - 84" lower right — The Rainbow, Phillips, Feb 26, 2025
  • Signed and dated "nevelson - 82" upper left — Volcanic Magic XIV, Phillips, Sep 25, 2024
  • Signed and dated 'nevelson - 57' lower right — Untitled, Phillips, Jun 30, 2023

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About Louise Nevelson

Louise Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her monumental, monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures. Born in Pereiaslav in the Poltava Governorate of the Russian Empire, she emigrated with her family to the United States in 1905. Nevelson learned English at school, as she spoke Yiddish at home.

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In museum collections

  • Louise Nevelson, Night Wall INight Wall I, 1972
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Louise Nevelson, Bicentennial DawnBicentennial Dawn, 1976
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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