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Louise Nevelson, Night Wall I

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)

$630,000≈ £507,165≈ €598,575Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRain Forest Column XXIPhillips349lots offered2001–2026years recorded95%sold (317)$4.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Rain Forest Column XXI by Louise Nevelson, 1962-1964, painted wood, sold May 2022Rain Forest Column XXIPhillips · $630,000≈ £507,165≈ €598,575Sign up to see
  2. Dawn's Landscape XLIV by Louise Nevelson, 1976, painted wood, sold May 2017Dawn's Landscape XLIVPhillips · $514,000≈ £396,452≈ €462,355Sign up to see
  3. Dawn's Landscape XXIX by Louise Nevelson, 1975, painted wood, sold Nov 2022Dawn's Landscape XXIXPhillips · $504,000≈ £423,458≈ €484,057Sign up to see

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  1. Reflections I by Louise Nevelson, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Jun 2024
    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 ↗
  2. Reflections IV by Louise Nevelson, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Jun 2024
    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 ↗
  3. Reflections II by Louise Nevelson, 1983, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Jun 2024
    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 ↗
  4. Black Cryptic XLII by Louise Nevelson, 1979, wood painted black, sold May 2024
    Black Cryptic XLII, 1979
    wood painted black · Panel
    5 h x 8½ w x 6¼ d in (13 x 22 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $15,120≈ £11,891≈ €13,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Untitled by Louise Nevelson, 1976–1978, painted wood, in two parts, sold May 2024
    Untitled, 1976–1978
    painted wood, in two parts · Panel
    80 x 86 x 11 1/2 in. (203.2 x 218.4 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $203,200≈ £161,027≈ €187,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Portraits by Louise Nevelson, 1965-66, etching and aquatint on Rives, sold May 2024
    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) ↗
  7. Noble Lady by Louise Nevelson, 1953-55, etching on Rives, sold May 2024
    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) ↗
  8. Celebration #2 by Louise Nevelson, 1979, aquatint in colors on Arches, sold May 2024
    Celebration #2, 1979
    Aquatint · Paper
    38⅝ h x 27⅛ w in (98 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $1,071≈ £849≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Celebration #1 by Louise Nevelson, 1979, aquatint in colors on Arches, sold May 2024
    Celebration #1, 1979
    Aquatint · Paper
    38⅝ h x 27⅛ w in (98 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 168
    $903≈ £716≈ €834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Tree of Life by Louise Nevelson, sold May 2024
    Tree of Life
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    SoldView at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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Lots by Louise Nevelson that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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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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