Louise Nevelson Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1899–1988

ArtSell has recorded 37 auction results for Louise Nevelson etchings between 2011 and 2026, of which 37 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $402 to $21,590, with a median of $1,216 across 37 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $21,590 for “Untitled Suite: 23 plates (B. 1, 2, 4-9, 12-20, 22-23, 25, 27-28 & 30)” at Phillips in 2025.

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  1. Louise Nevelson, Presenza grafica - Silver, 1975, etching and aquatint in colors with metallic foil on Fabriano Rosaspina
    Presenza grafica - Silver, 1975
    Etching
    27½ h x 21¾ w in (70 x 55 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $1,280≈ £945≈ €1,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  2. Louise Nevelson, Winter Landscape, 1965, Etching
    Winter Landscape, 1965
    Etching · ed. 17/40
    Plate size: 23.5" h x 17.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 2
    $950≈ £708≈ €813HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Louise Nevelson, The Circus Wagon, c.1955, etching with hand applied watercolor on cream wove paper
    The Circus Wagon, c.1955
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/20
    15 x 17.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 263
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  4. Louise Nevelson, Tonality I (from the Tonalities portfolio), 1981, etching and aquatint in colors on Arches
    Tonality I (from the Tonalities portfolio), 1981
    Etching · Paper
    39 h x 27¾ w in (99 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 204
    $1,524≈ £1,134≈ €1,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  5. Louise Nevelson, One Ancient Figures, Etching and drypoint
    One Ancient Figures
    Etching · ed. AP
    Plate: 19.75" h x 17.50" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 56
    $1,500≈ £1,126≈ €1,288HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Louise Nevelson, Flower Queen; King and Queen (Baro 7; 11), 1965-66, Two etchings on Rives paper, each signed in pencil
    Flower Queen; King and Queen (Baro 7; 11), 1965-66
    Etching · Paper
    plate 19 13/16 x 15 9/16in (50.3 x 39.5cm); 21 13/16 x 27 5/16in (55.4 x 69.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 105
    $4,864≈ £3,628≈ €4,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Louise Nevelson, Archaic Figure, 1953-55, etching on Rives
    Archaic Figure, 1953-55
    Etching · Paper
    27¼ h x 21¾ w in (69 x 55 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 150
    $2,159≈ £1,622≈ €1,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Louise Nevelson, The Ancient Garden (Baro 18), c. 1951, Etching on laid paper
    The Ancient Garden (Baro 18), c. 1951
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/20
    plate 14 5/8 x 17 3/4in (37.2 x 45.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    $1,024≈ £747≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Louise Nevelson, East Landscape; and Untitled (T. 832; B. 6 & 55), 1955-53; and 1966, One etching and one lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper and Arches paper, with full margins and the full sheet
    East Landscape; and Untitled (T. 832; B. 6 & 55), 1955-53; and 1966
    Etching · Paper · ed. 6/20
    East Landscape I. 13 3/4 x 20 7/8 in. (34.9 x 53 cm) East Landscape S. 22 1/8 x 29 7/8 in. (56.2 x 75.9 cm) Untitled S. 22 3/8 x 17 1/2 in. (56.8 x 44.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $572≈ £420≈ €493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  10. Louise Nevelson, Untitled III (from the Aquatint and Collage portfolio), 1973, etching and aquatint in colors with collage on Fabriano
    Untitled III (from the Aquatint and Collage portfolio), 1973
    Etching
    29¾ h x 19⅝ w in (76 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    $826≈ £625≈ €743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Louise Nevelson, Untitled Suite: 23 plates (B. 1, 2, 4-9, 12-20, 22-23, 25, 27-28 & 30), 1950-55/1965-66, 23 etchings, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, all contained in a blue canvas-covered clamshell portfolio
    Untitled Suite: 23 plates (B. 1, 2, 4-9, 12-20, 22-23, 25, 27-28 & 30), 1950-55/1965-66
    Etching · Paper · ed. 5/20
    all I. various sizes all S. 29 7/8 x 21 7/8 in. (75.9 x 55.6 cm) portfolio 31 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (80 x 59.7 x 3.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    $21,590≈ £16,280≈ €19,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Louise Nevelson, Untitled (from the Tonalities portfolio), 1981, etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (from the Tonalities portfolio), 1981
    Etching
    39 h x 27⅝ w in (99 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 304
    $826≈ £626≈ €744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  13. Louise Nevelson, Untitled (from the Tonalities portfolio), 1981, etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (from the Tonalities portfolio), 1981
    Etching
    38⅞ h x 27⅝ w in (99 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 306
    $889≈ £674≈ €801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  14. Louise Nevelson, The Vertical Cloud II, 1977, etching and aquatint in colors with collage
    The Vertical Cloud II, 1977
    Etching
    30 h x 22⅜ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 114
    $1,778≈ £1,435≈ €1,722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  15. Louise Nevelson, Reflections II, 1983, Etching and aquatint in color
    Reflections II, 1983
    Etching · ed. 14/50
    Sheet: 45.50" h x 35.125" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 77
    $2,000≈ £1,518≈ €1,813HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Louise Nevelson, Reflections IV, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors
    Reflections IV, 1983
    Etching
    39½ h x 29⅛ w in (100 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 269
    $1,386≈ £1,086≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Louise Nevelson, Reflections II, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors
    Reflections II, 1983
    Etching
    39⅜ h x 29¼ w in (100 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $2,016≈ £1,580≈ €1,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Louise Nevelson, Reflections I, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors
    Reflections I, 1983
    Etching
    39½ h x 31¼ w in (100 x 79 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 267
    $2,520≈ £1,975≈ €2,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Louise Nevelson, Noble Lady, 1953-55, etching on Rives
    Noble Lady, 1953-55
    Etching · Paper
    19⅞ h x 15⅝ w in (50 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 164
    $882≈ £699≈ €814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Louise Nevelson, Portraits, 1965-66, etching and aquatint on Rives
    Portraits, 1965-66
    Etching · Paper
    19⅞ h x 23⅜ w in (50 x 59 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    $3,528≈ £2,796≈ €3,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. The King and Queen, 1953-1955
    Etching · ed. 7/20
    plate 21-11/16 x 27-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 556
    $2,200≈ £1,754≈ €2,051HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  22. Louise Nevelson, The Vertical Cloud II, 1977, etching in colors with collage
    The Vertical Cloud II, 1977
    Etching
    25 h x 15½ w in (63 x 39 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 259
    $1,134≈ £903≈ €1,053Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  23. Louise Nevelson, Reflections III, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors
    Reflections III, 1983
    Etching
    39¼ h x 29⅛ w in (100 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 269
    $1,260≈ £1,024≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Louise Nevelson, Ancient Sculpture Garden (B. 2), 1953-55, Etching, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins
    Ancient Sculpture Garden (B. 2), 1953-55
    Etching · Paper
    I. 37.2 x 45.3 cm (14 5/8 x 17 7/8 in.) S. 56.1 x 75.8 cm (22 1/8 x 29 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    £635≈ $792≈ €739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  25. Louise Nevelson, The Magic Column, 1972, etching in colors on Rives
    The Magic Column, 1972
    Etching · Paper
    10⅛ h x 7¼ w in (26 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $1,008≈ £809≈ €913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Louise Nevelson, Archaic Figure, 1953-55, etching
    Archaic Figure, 1953-55
    Etching
    33⅞ h x 24⅝ w in (86 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $1,188≈ £872≈ €1,028Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Louise Nevelson, The Stone Figures that Walk at Night, 1953-55, etching and drypoint
    The Stone Figures that Walk at Night, 1953-55
    Etching
    33⅞ h x 24⅝ w in (86 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $1,375≈ £1,010≈ €1,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Louise Nevelson, Animal Kingdom (Magnificent Jungle Cats), 1953-55, etching
    Animal Kingdom (Magnificent Jungle Cats), 1953-55
    Etching
    22 h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 139
    $1,375≈ £1,010≈ €1,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Louise Nevelson, Goddess One, 1953-55, etching and drypoint
    Goddess One, 1953-55
    Etching
    29⅞ h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 142
    $1,625≈ £1,193≈ €1,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Louise Nevelson, Jungle Figures III, c. 1955, etching and aquatint
    Jungle Figures III, c. 1955
    Etching
    21¾ h x 21⅝ w in (55 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $1,500≈ £1,101≈ €1,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Louise Nevelson, - ''Trees''-, etching and aquatint
    - ''Trees''-
    Etching · ed. 12/20
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 390
    $475≈ £404≈ €444HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  32. Louise Nevelson, - ''The Silent One''-, etching and aquatint
    - ''The Silent One''-
    Etching · ed. 16/20
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 389
    $700≈ £595≈ €654HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  33. Louise Nevelson, - ''The Search''-, etching and aquatint
    - ''The Search''-
    Etching · ed. 20/20
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 388
    $950≈ £808≈ €887HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  34. Louise Nevelson, - ''Night Garden''-, etching and aquatint
    - ''Night Garden''-
    Etching · ed. 12/20
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 387
    $600≈ £510≈ €560HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  35. Louise Nevelson, Landscape, c. 1955, etching
    Landscape, c. 1955
    Etching
    20 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $1,216≈ £941≈ €1,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Louise Nevelson, Magic Garden, 1953-55, Etching and aquatint, on laid paper, with full margins
    Magic Garden, 1953-55
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/20
    I. 5 3/4 x 9 in. (14.6 x 22.9 cm) S. 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (21.6 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $500≈ £409≈ €458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  37. Louise Nevelson, Mirrored Figure, Etching on paper
    Mirrored Figure
    Etching · Paper
    Sight: 11-1/2" x 21-3/4". Overall: 22-3/4" x 30-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1580
    $770≈ £492≈ €575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at James D. Julia ↗
  38. Louise Nevelson, Night Garden #13/20, etching on paper
    Night Garden #13/20
    Etching · Paper
    36.8 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 767
    CA$410≈ $402≈ £253≈ €295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$700–800View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  39. Louise Nevelson, Reflected Cathedral, etching
    Reflected Cathedral
    Etching
    75,5x56 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 1
    Result not publishedEst. €1,400–2,400View at Farsettiarte ↗

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