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Walter von Nessen Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1889–1943

ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for Walter von Nessen paintings between 2006 and 2026, of which 14 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $504 to $12,000, with a median of $1,588 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $12,000 for “table lamp” at Wright in 2006.

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. Walter von Nessen, Circular wall-mounted candleholders, set of three, c. 1930, copper, brass, chrome-plated copper, lacquered brass
    Circular wall-mounted candleholders, set of three, c. 1930
    copper, brass, chrome-plated copper, lacquered brass · Panel
    13¼ h x 9½ w x 3½ d in (34 x 24 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 221
    $3,048≈ £2,320≈ €2,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  3. Walter von Nessen, Cube cigarette holder, model 17070 and ashtray, c. 1930, enameled and chrome-plated metal
    Cube cigarette holder, model 17070 and ashtray, c. 1930
    enameled and chrome-plated metal
    4½ h x 3¾ w x 2¼ d in (11 x 10 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 278
    $2,904≈ £2,210≈ €2,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  4. Walter von Nessen, Woofie Bird lamp, 1929, painted and air-brushed brass, glass
    Woofie Bird lamp, 1929
    painted and air-brushed brass, glass
    10¼ h x 9 w x 7 d in (26 x 23 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 275
    $1,207≈ £919≈ €1,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  5. Walter von Nessen, Occasional table, c. 1930, Vitrolite, enameled steel
    Occasional table, c. 1930
    Vitrolite, enameled steel
    17⅛ h x 14⅜ w x 10⅜ d in (43 x 37 x 26 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 161
    $1,651≈ £1,216≈ €1,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Walter von Nessen, Table lamp, 1932, enameled brass, steel, glass
    Table lamp, 1932
    enameled brass, steel, glass
    8¼ h x 4½ dia in (21 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $2,032≈ £1,506≈ €1,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Walter von Nessen, Woofle Bird lamp, 1929, enameled brass, glass
    Woofle Bird lamp, 1929
    enameled brass, glass
    10 h x 9½ w x 7 d in (25 x 24 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 249
    $1,524≈ £1,136≈ €1,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Walter von Nessen, Pelican ashtray, 1934, enameled brass and aluminum
    Pelican ashtray, 1934
    enameled brass and aluminum
    5¼ h x 7 w x 3⅞ d in (13 x 18 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 213
    $504≈ £377≈ €452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  9. Walter von Nessen, Table lamps model AF 4, pair, c. 1938, aluminum, enameled brass
    Table lamps model AF 4, pair, c. 1938
    aluminum, enameled brass
    10½ h x 10½ dia in (27 x 27 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 284
    $852≈ £676≈ €792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  10. Walter von Nessen, Table lamp, c. 1930, stainless steel, glass, fabric
    Table lamp, c. 1930
    stainless steel, glass, fabric
    17½ h x 13½ w x 5 d in (44 x 34 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 383
    $1,250≈ £1,088≈ €1,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  11. Walter von Nessen, Cube cigarette holder, model 17070, c. 1930, enameled and chrome-plated brass
    Cube cigarette holder, model 17070, c. 1930
    enameled and chrome-plated brass
    4 h x 3¾ w x 2¼ d in (10 x 10 x 6 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 104
    $1,235≈ £893≈ €1,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  12. Walter von Nessen, Rare tiered console table, model 438, c. 1929, Bakelite, chrome-plated steel, enameled wood
    Rare tiered console table, model 438, c. 1929
    Bakelite, chrome-plated steel, enameled wood · Panel
    30 h x 30 w x 12 d in (76 x 76 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 671
    $5,313≈ £4,142≈ €4,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Walter von Nessen, table lamp, 1932, enameled brass, glass
    table lamp, 1932
    enameled brass, glass
    8 h x 4½ dia in (20 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 364
    $3,000≈ £2,163≈ €2,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  14. Walter von Nessen, table lamp, 1931, aluminum, lacquered wood, frosted glass, Bakelite
    table lamp, 1931
    aluminum, lacquered wood, frosted glass, Bakelite · Panel
    18¾ h x 13 w x 9 d in (48 x 33 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $12,000≈ £6,458≈ €9,571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗

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