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Walter von Nessen

American · 1889–1943 · Draughtsman

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53auction results2001–2026years recorded100%sold (53)$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Walter von Nessen, side table, c. 1930, nickel-plated steel, Vitroliteside tableWright · $43,200≈ £24,693≈ €35,750Sign up to see
  2. Walter von Nessen, occasional table, 1931, aluminum, plasticoccasional tableWright · $15,600≈ £8,395≈ €12,442Sign up to see
  3. Walter von Nessen, Early lounge chair, c. 1931, molded beechEarly lounge chairWright · $14,080≈ £10,462≈ €12,096Sign up to see

Walter von Nessen’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 53 auction results for Walter von Nessen between 2001 and 2026, of which 53 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $188Sign up free to see to $43.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $43.2kSign up free to see for side table at Wright in March 2006. The most common medium is paintings (14 lots). Most results come from Wright (37), Toomey & Co. (8) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (4).

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  1. Walter von Nessen, Rare table lamp, c. 1935, Bakelite, aluminum
    Rare table lamp, c. 1935
    Bakelite, aluminum
    8⅜ h x 16 w x 6¼ d in (21 x 41 x 16 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 169
    $10,880≈ £7,985≈ €9,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  2. Walter von Nessen, Table lamp, c. 1930, stainless steel, glass, fabric
    Table lamp, c. 1930
    Sculpture
    17½ h x 13½ w x 5 d in (44 x 34 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 105
    $1,995≈ £1,480≈ €1,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Walter von Nessen, Cat bookends model 17042, pair, c. 1930, nickel plated brass
    Cat bookends model 17042, pair, c. 1930
    nickel plated brass
    7⅜ h x 4⅝ w x 2½ d in (19 x 12 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 118
    $1,216≈ £902≈ €1,052Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  4. Walter von Nessen, Tavern pitcher, model 17026, c. 1935, copper, brass
    Tavern pitcher, model 17026, c. 1935
    copper, brass · Panel
    10 h x 8 w x 5½ d in (25 x 20 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 177
    $512≈ £380≈ €443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Walter von Nessen, Candelabrum, c. 1940, nickel-plated brass
    Candelabrum, c. 1940
    nickel-plated brass
    4 h x 6¾ w x 4⅛ d in (10 x 17 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 214
    $1,664≈ £1,235≈ €1,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Walter von Nessen, Early lounge chair, c. 1931, molded beech
    Early lounge chair, c. 1931
    molded beech
    26¼ h x 22 w x 19 d in (67 x 56 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 130
    $14,080≈ £10,462≈ €12,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Walter von Nessen, Table lamps, pair, c. 1938, aluminum
    Table lamps, pair, c. 1938
    aluminum
    17½ h x 14 dia in (44 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 364
    $5,120≈ £3,815≈ €4,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Walter von Nessen, Coronet coffee service, 1938, chrome-plated brass, Bakelite, aluminum, glass
    Coronet coffee service, 1938
    chrome-plated brass, Bakelite, aluminum, glass
    12½ h x 10½ w x 10 d in (32 x 27 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 101
    $1,664≈ £1,226≈ €1,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  9. Walter von Nessen, Cat bookends model 17042, pair, c. 1930, brass-plated copper
    Cat bookends model 17042, pair, c. 1930
    brass-plated copper · Panel
    7¼ h x 4 w x 2½ d in (18 x 10 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 119
    $1,664≈ £1,226≈ €1,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  10. Walter von Nessen, Table lamp, c. 1935, enameled brass, steel, glass
    Table lamp, c. 1935
    enameled brass, steel, glass
    15 h x 11 dia in (38 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 129
    $1,197≈ £882≈ €1,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗

Walter von Nessen paintings (14)Walter von Nessen sculpture (4)

Walter von Nessen: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Walter von Nessen at auction?

$43,200Sign up free to see, for side table at Wright (March 2006) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Walter von Nessen?

The median sale price is $1.7kSign up free to see across 53 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Walter von Nessen have sold at auction?

53 of 53 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Walter von Nessen?

Wright, Toomey & Co. and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Wright · Toomey & Co. · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

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