Nathan Oliveira Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1928–2010

ArtSell has recorded 27 auction results for Nathan Oliveira prints between 2006 and 2025, of which 23 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $66 to $5,250, with a median of $1,125 across 23 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $5,250 for “The Twin Runners” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2021.

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  1. Nathan Oliveira, Tamarind Site 1, 1982, color, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Tamarind Site 1, 1982, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XI/XV
    16 x 24.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 97
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  2. Nathan Oliveira, Giacometti and the Devil (from the portfolio 'Twelve Intimate Fantasies'), 1964, lithograph
    Giacometti and the Devil (from the portfolio 'Twelve Intimate Fantasies'), 1964
    Lithograph · ed. 56/60
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3175
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  3. Nathan Oliveira, For Lotte, 1962, etching with hand-coloring
    For Lotte, 1962
    Etching
    23¼ h x 17¾ w in (59 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 282
    $594≈ £442≈ €504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  4. Nathan Oliveira, Little Leopard, 1998, drypoint in colors with spit bite aquatint on Somerset
    Little Leopard, 1998
    Drypoint · Paper
    5⅛ h x 7¾ w in (13 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $528≈ £396≈ €453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Nathan Oliveira, Copper Plate Nude 2 (from the Copper Plate Nudes 1-4 portfolio), 1998, spit bite aquatint with aquatint in colors on Somerset Textured White
    Copper Plate Nude 2 (from the Copper Plate Nudes 1-4 portfolio), 1998
    Aquatint · Paper
    15¾ h x 12¾ w in (40 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 305
    $1,016≈ £761≈ €874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Nathan Oliveira, Copper Plate Nude 2, 1998, Aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Copper Plate Nude 2, 1998
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 4/25
    plate 15 13/16 x 12 13/16in (40.2 x 32.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 97
    $1,216≈ £887≈ €1,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Nathan Oliveira, Ryan 45; Ryan 48, 1981, Two monotypes in colors on wove and Arches 88 paper, each signed in pencil
    Ryan 45; Ryan 48, 1981
    Print (other) · Paper
    each plate 19 7/8 x 17 7/8 (50.5 x 45.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 96
    $2,048≈ £1,495≈ €1,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Nathan Oliveira, "Lisa," (The artist's daughter), 1957, lithograph, (approximate dimensions -
    "Lisa," (The artist's daughter), 1957
    Lithograph · ed. 2/9
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 8140
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  9. Nathan Oliveira, Variations on a Head II, lithograph, 1964
    Variations on a Head II
    Lithograph · ed. 17/20
    25 x 22 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 216
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  10. Nathan Oliveira, Variation Head IV, 1964, lithograph
    Variation Head IV, 1964
    Lithograph
    25 h x 22¼ w in (63 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 287
    $66≈ £51≈ €61Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Nathan Oliveira, Man and Woman, 1966; 1976, Lithograph on wove paper
    Man and Woman, 1966; 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/20
    sheet 19 5/8 x 25in (49.8 x 63.5cm); 25 3/8 x 18 1/2in (64.5 x 47cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    $307≈ £244≈ €284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Nathan Oliveira, Bird, 2007, etching and aquatint in colors
    Bird, 2007
    Etching
    44¾ h x 36 w in (114 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $3,528≈ £2,772≈ €3,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Nathan Oliveira, Little Leopard, 1998, drypoint in colors with spit bite aquatint on Somerset
    Little Leopard, 1998
    Drypoint
    5⅛ h x 7¾ w in (13 x 20 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 373
    $441≈ £340≈ €396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  14. Nathan Oliveira, Woman’s Face, 1966, lithograph in transparent beige on Arches
    Woman’s Face, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    21 h x 17 w in (53 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $1,125≈ £974≈ €1,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Nathan Oliveira, Figure I, 2007, Color sugar lift aquatint on paper
    Figure I, 2007
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 8/15
    26" x 21"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 6
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  16. Nathan Oliveira, Untitled, Benefit for CCA, lithograph
    Untitled, Benefit for CCA
    Lithograph · ed. 31/100
    image size: 12.5 x 16 inches, sheet: 18.5 x 22.5 inches, framed: 27.5 x 23.5 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 254
    $510≈ £372≈ €446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  17. Nathan Oliveira, The Twin Runners, 2005, color sugar lift, soap ground and spit bite aquatints with soft ground etching
    The Twin Runners, 2005
    Aquatint
    52 h x 40¾ w in (132 x 104 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $5,250≈ £3,818≈ €4,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Nathan Oliveira, Man and Woman, 1966, Lithograph, on wove paper
    Man and Woman, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/20
    sheet 19 5/8 x 25in (49.8 x 63.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 527
    $281≈ £205≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–450View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Nathan Oliveira, Yucatan, 1983, Monotype on paper
    Yucatan, 1983
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 229
    $3,125≈ £2,522≈ €2,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Nathan Oliveira, Yucatan Sequence I-5, 1982, Monotype on paper
    Yucatan Sequence I-5, 1982
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 228
    $2,500≈ £2,018≈ €2,240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Nathan Oliveira, Autunno in Toscano 1986 1, 1986, Monotype on paper
    Autunno in Toscano 1986 1, 1986
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 265
    $2,250≈ £1,436≈ €1,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Nathan Oliveira, Emerson Site I (S. 174), 1979, Etching on wove paper
    Emerson Site I (S. 174), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    3 7/8 x 7in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3213
    $600≈ £375≈ €447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Nathan Oliveira, Emerson Site I (S. 174), 1979, Etching on wove paper
    Emerson Site I (S. 174), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    3 7/8 x 7in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4199
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Nathan Oliveira, Miramar IV (B. 131), 1969, Color lithograph on Arches paper
    Miramar IV (B. 131), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/40
    sheet 30 x 22 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2127
    $688≈ £447≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Nathan Oliveira, Soldier, Monoprint
    Soldier
    Print (other)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 183
    $1,375≈ £848≈ €1,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Nathan Oliveira, Bull, 1956, Monoprint
    Bull, 1956
    Print (other)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 182
    $3,125≈ £1,928≈ €2,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Nathan Oliveira, Mona; To Edgar Allan Poe VII (S. 8; 140), 1952; 1971, Two lithographs on wove paper, Mona signed in pencil
    Mona; To Edgar Allan Poe VII (S. 8; 140), 1952; 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/2
    each sheet approx. 30 x 23in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5143
    $1,375≈ £848≈ €1,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Nathan Oliveira, White Lady, 1964, Lithograph
    White Lady, 1964
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $625≈ £390≈ €482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Nathan Oliveira, Acoma Hawk I and Acoma Hawk IV, 1975, Printed at Tamarind Institute
    Acoma Hawk I and Acoma Hawk IV, 1975
    Print (other)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 179
    $2,000≈ £1,253≈ €1,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Nathan Oliveira, (American b. 1928), lead monotype
    (American b. 1928)
    Print (other)
    24 x 20in (61 x 51cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Nathan Oliveira, (American b. 1928), lead monotype
    (American b. 1928)
    Print (other)
    24 x 20in (61 x 51cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗

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