Reuben Nakian Sculpture: Auction Prices

American · 1897–1986

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Reuben Nakian sculpture between 2008 and 2026, of which 10 sold (83% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,716 to $26,563, with a median of $3,040 across 10 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $26,563 for “Head of Marcel Duchamp” at Bonhams in 2021.

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1. 
   Leda and the Swan

   Sculpture

   11¼ h x 10 w x 6¾ d in (29 x 25 x 17 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 28, 2026 · Lot 213
   $1,729≈ £1,290≈ €1,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 1986

   Sculpture

   12 h x 9½ w x 6¼ d in (30 x 24 x 16 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 30, 2025 · Lot 220
   $1,716≈ £1,277≈ €1,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Leda and the Swan, 1978

   Sculpture

   7¼ h x 9¾ w x 3⅞ d in (18 x 25 x 10 cm)

   Wright · Oct 27, 2023 · Lot 286
   $2,016≈ £1,664≈ €1,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
4. 
   ' W 8'

   Sculpture

   H 10.5'' W 8''

   DuMouchelles · Jan 20, 2023 · Lot 1384
   Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
5. 
   ' L 9'

   Sculpture · ed. 1/12

   H 8'' L 9''

   DuMouchelles · Jan 20, 2023 · Lot 1180
   Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
6. 
   Head of Marcel Duchamp, 1943

   Sculpture · ed. 7/1943

   22 in. (55.9 cm.) high

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 90
   $26,563≈ £19,708≈ €23,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Leda and The Swan, 1962, cast

   Sculpture · ed. 1/12

   6 x 5.75 x 3.75 in

   Concept Art Gallery · Oct 10, 2020 · Lot 346
   Result not publishedEst. $700–1,200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
8. 
   Voyage to Crete

   Sculpture

   36 x 46 x 18in (91.4 x 116.8 x 45.7cm)

   Bonhams · Jul 13, 2020 · Lot 423
   $6,950≈ £5,518≈ €6,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Young Calf, circa 1927

   Sculpture

   15in high (38.1cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 16
   $8,200≈ £6,334≈ €7,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Voyage to Crete

    Sculpture

    36 x 46 x 18in (91.4 x 116.8 x 45.7cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2019 · Lot 366
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Herodias, 1952

    Sculpture · ed. 3/10

    42.5" high x 28.5" wide x 12" deep + 20" high custom wood base

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Nov 4, 2018 · Lot 111
    $5,000≈ £3,849≈ €4,398HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
12. 
    Untitled, c. 1965

    Sculpture

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 410
    $4,063≈ £2,525≈ €3,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1948

    Sculpture · ed. 5/9

    8-3/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · May 17, 2014 · Lot 394
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
14. 
    Europa and the Bull, c. 1962

    Sculpture

    6½ h x 6 w x 3 d in (17 x 15 x 8 cm)

    Wright · Apr 26, 2012 · Lot 270
    $1,875≈ £1,158≈ €1,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
15. 
    Nymph and Goat, c. 1980

    Sculpture · ed. 1/9

    7 x 5 3/4 x 4in (18 x 14.5 x 10cm)

    Bonhams · May 5, 2008 · Lot 56
    $1,800≈ £914≈ €1,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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