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Lowell Nesbitt Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1933–1993

Of the 30 lots by Lowell Nesbitt (pastels) recorded at auction between 2003 and 2022, 29 found a buyer (97%). Across 29 sales with a published price, the typical result was $260Sign up free to see to $563Sign up free to see (median $375Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Violet Iris, sold at Capsule Auctions in October 2021 for $1.1kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Capsule Auctions (29) and Sloans & Kenyon (1).

$1,125≈ £819≈ €970Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumViolet IrisCapsule Auctions30auction results2003–2022years recorded97%sold$375Sign up free to seemedian price

Lowell Nesbitt pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
30 2003–2022
Price range
$113–$1.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$375Sign up free to see 29 sold
Most recent sale
$531Sign up free to see Aug 2022, Capsule Auctions
Record sale
$1.1kSign up free to see 2021, Capsule Auctions

Recent sales: Untitled (Birds of Paradise) · A Life By The Sword · Floral Kaleidoscope

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Lowell Nesbitt pastels: key figures

Auction results
30
Sold rate
97%
Active at auction
2003–2022
Median price
$375Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.1kSign up free to see Violet Iris, Capsule Auctions, Oct 2021

Top auction houses: Capsule Auctions (29), Sloans & Kenyon (1)

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  1. Untitled (Reclining Male Nude) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1990, pastel on Artist's Board, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Reclining Male Nude), 1990
    Pastel · Board
    39 1/4 x 47 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 200
    $160≈ £127≈ €150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled (Male Torso) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1991, pastel on Artist's Board, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Male Torso), 1991
    Pastel · Board
    46 x 40 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 199
    $128≈ £101≈ €120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled (Male Torso) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, pastel on Artist's Board, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Male Torso), 1988
    Pastel · Board
    42 x 40 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 198
    $192≈ £152≈ €180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled (Standing Male Nude) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1985, pastel and colored pencil on Bainsbridge illustration board, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Standing Male Nude), 1985
    Pastel · Board
    60 x 40 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 197
    $960≈ £759≈ €898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  5. Untitled (Male Nude) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1981, pastel and colored pencil on Bainsbridge illustration board, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Male Nude), 1981
    Pastel · Board
    60 x 39 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 196
    $832≈ £658≈ €778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  6. Male Nude by Lowell Nesbitt, 1984, pastel on Artist's board, sold Jun 2024
    Male Nude, 1984
    Pastel · Board
    46 3/4 x 30 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 195
    $352≈ £278≈ €329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled (Birds of Paradise) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1990, pastel on artists board, sold Aug 2022
    Untitled (Birds of Paradise), 1990
    Pastel · Board
    28 1/2 x 39 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 71
    $531≈ £440≈ €522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  8. A Life By The Sword by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, pastel on Artist's board, sold Aug 2022
    A Life By The Sword, 1988
    Pastel · Board
    56 x 39 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 20
    $188≈ £156≈ €185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  9. Floral Kaleidoscope by Lowell Nesbitt, 1981, oil pastel on paper, sold Jul 2022
    Floral Kaleidoscope, 1981
    Pastel · Paper
    15 x 15 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 122
    $188≈ £158≈ €187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  10. Lotus and Vegetables by Lowell Nesbitt, 1980, pastel and colored pencil on Bainbridge illustration board, sold Jul 2022
    Lotus and Vegetables, 1980
    Pastel · Board
    39 1/4 x 48 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 57
    $250≈ £210≈ €248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  11. Waterlily and Flower by Lowell Nesbitt, 1989, colored pencil and pastel on paper, sold Jul 2022
    Waterlily and Flower, 1989
    Pastel · Paper
    39 x 59 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 51
    $1,000≈ £838≈ €993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  12. Nude Male by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, graphite and pastel on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Nude Male, 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    57 1/2 x 31 1/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 103
    $125≈ £103≈ €120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  13. Untitled (Desert Nude) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1989, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (Desert Nude), 1989
    Pastel · Paper
    40 x 59 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 98
    $250≈ £207≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  14. Untitled (Nude Man) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1984, pastel on Artist's Board, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (Nude Man), 1984
    Pastel · Board
    49 1/2 x 40 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 97
    $438≈ £362≈ €420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  15. Multidimensional Green Nudes by Lowell Nesbitt, 1989, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Multidimensional Green Nudes, 1989
    Pastel · Paper
    54 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 93
    $281≈ £233≈ €269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  16. Untitled (Stretching Nude Male) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1989, pastel on Artist's Board, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (Stretching Nude Male), 1989
    Pastel · Board
    60 x 40 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 91
    $344≈ £285≈ €330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  17. Untitled (Man with Calla Lilies) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1990, colored pencil and pastel on card, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (Man with Calla Lilies), 1990
    Pastel · Board
    37 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 90
    $113≈ £94≈ €108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  18. Male Nude by Lowell Nesbitt, 1987, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Male Nude, 1987
    Pastel · Paper
    63 1/4 x 43 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 87
    $250≈ £207≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  19. Untitled (Nude in Yellow) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1989, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled (Nude in Yellow), 1989
    Pastel · Paper
    50 x 36 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 86
    $531≈ £439≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  20. Untitled (Geometric Composition) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1963, graphite, pastel, and ink wash on paper, sold May 2022
    Untitled (Geometric Composition), 1963
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet: 44 1/4 x 36 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 84
    $875≈ £696≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  21. Untitled (Red Orchids) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1991, pastel on paper, sold Mar 2022
    Untitled (Red Orchids), 1991
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 22 3/4 x 30 x 1 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 128
    $688≈ £525≈ €623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  22. Pink Poppy by Lowell Nesbitt, 1986, pastel on handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Pink Poppy, 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    23 x 23 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 173
    $375≈ £273≈ €323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  23. Stargazer Lily by Lowell Nesbitt, 1986, pastel on handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Stargazer Lily, 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    24 x 23 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 171
    $563≈ £410≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  24. Green Orchid by Lowell Nesbitt, 1986, pastel on handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Green Orchid, 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    21 x 23 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 170
    $688≈ £501≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  25. Violet Iris by Lowell Nesbitt, 1986, pastel on handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Violet Iris, 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    23 x 21 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 175
    $1,125≈ £819≈ €970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  26. Three Single Anemones by Lowell Nesbitt, 1985, pastel on handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Three Single Anemones, 1985
    Pastel · Paper
    23 1/2 x 23 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 174
    $438≈ £319≈ €378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  27. Parrot Tulip by Lowell Nesbitt, 1986, pastel on handmade paper, sold Oct 2021
    Parrot Tulip, 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    23 x 21 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 172
    $469≈ £341≈ €405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  28. Untitled (Nude in Colors) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1981, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (Nude in Colors), 1981
    Pastel · Paper
    59 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 30
    $358≈ £258≈ €301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  29. Untitled (Draped Feet) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, graphite, charcoal, and pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (Draped Feet), 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 37 x 16 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 14
    $260≈ £188≈ €219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  30. Arm with Ribbon by Lowell Nesbitt, 1982, colored pencil and pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Arm with Ribbon, 1982
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 27 1/12 x 38 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 13
    $358≈ £258≈ €301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  31. Untitled (Draped Fragments) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, graphite, charcoal, and pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (Draped Fragments), 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet: 33 x 15 1/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 8
    $260≈ £188≈ €219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  32. Untitled (Blue Torso) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1990, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (Blue Torso), 1990
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 56 1/4 x 39 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 7
    $650≈ £469≈ €547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  33. Laying, Orange and Black Against Green by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Laying, Orange and Black Against Green, 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 40 x 60 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 6
    $1,040≈ £751≈ €875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  34. Untitled (Hands on Right Thigh) by Lowell Nesbitt, 1986, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (Hands on Right Thigh), 1986
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 56 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 4
    $553≈ £399≈ €465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  35. Zebra with Pearls by Lowell Nesbitt, 1988, graphite, pastel, and charcoal on paper, sold Jun 2021
    Zebra with Pearls, 1988
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 39 1/4 x 59 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 112
    $325≈ £235≈ €273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  36. Fruit on a Quilt by Lowell Nesbitt, Colored pencil and pastel on paper, offered Sep 2003
    Fruit on a Quilt
    Pastel · Paper
    40 in. x 60 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 992
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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