Reuben Nakian Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1897–1986

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Reuben Nakian etchings between 2012 and 2025, of which 6 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $129 to $205, with a median of $171 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $205 for “Leda and the Swan - 7” at Bonhams in 2025.

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1. 
   Leda and the Swan - 7, 1980

   Etching · Paper

   5 x 13 7/8in (12.8 x 35cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 10, 2025 · Lot 105
   $205≈ £151≈ €175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Plate 11, from Leda and the Swan; Plate 4, from Nymph and Goat, c. 1970; c. 1980

   Etching · Paper · ed. 56/75

   first sight 16 x 17 1/4in; second sight 25 1/2 x 18 5/8in

   Bonhams · Jun 29, 2015 · Lot 7071
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Untitled - Leda [leaning right] and the Swan #59/75, 1980

   Etching · Paper

   12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm

   Levis Fine Art Auctions · May 18, 2013 · Lot 361
   CA$187≈ $182≈ £119≈ €141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
4. 
   Untitled - Leda [leaning left] and the Swan #59/75, 1980

   Etching · Paper

   12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm

   Levis Fine Art Auctions · May 18, 2013 · Lot 360
   CA$164≈ $160≈ £105≈ €124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
5. 
   Voyage to Crete - [Escape] #59/75

   Etching · Paper

   12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm

   Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 10, 2012 · Lot 823
   CA$129≈ $129≈ £81≈ €101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
6. 
   Voyage to Crete - Leda and the Goat #59/75

   Etching · Paper

   12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm

   Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 10, 2012 · Lot 822
   CA$140≈ $140≈ £88≈ €110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
7. 
   Voyage to Crete - Europa and the Bull #59/75

   Etching · Paper

   12.1 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm

   Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 10, 2012 · Lot 821
   CA$199≈ $198≈ £125≈ €156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

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