Joan Nelson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joan Nelson Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 01, 2025
Joan Nelson Landscape Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1993 Materials: acrylic on wood Dimensions (H, W, D): 12"h, 12"w, 1.5"d Additional Information: Untitled work is numbered 388 by the artist. Gallery labels to reverse: Robert Miller Gallery, New York, New York; Midtown Payson Galleries, New York, New York.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Feb. 08, 2025
Joan Nelson, American (b. 1958), Untitled, 1990, color lithograph with screenprinted glaze, ed. A.P. 10
Est: $500 - $700
Joan Nelson American, (b. 1958) Untitled, 1990 color lithograph with screenprinted glaze, ed. A.P. 10 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Nov. 20, 2024
Joan Nelson, Untitled (Landscape with Blue Sky and Clouds)
Est: $500 - $700
Joan Nelson Untitled (Landscape with Blue Sky and Clouds) acrylic on paper sight: 3.25 h x 3.25 w in (8 x 8 cm) Provenance: Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 16, 2024
Joan Nelson, mixed media on paper, 1985
Est: $300 - $500
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958), Untitled, possibly signed verso, framed under glass, 43.5"h x 29.5"w (sheet), 46"h x 32"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Aug. 03, 2024
JOAN NELSON (B. 1958). Untitled. oil, acrylic, wax crayon and marker ink on
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JOAN NELSON (B. 1958). Untitled. oil, acrylic, wax crayon and marker ink on panel 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 18, 2024
Joan Nelson, oil and wax on panel, 1987
Est: $600 - $800
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958), Untitled, signed and dated verso, gallery label verso, unframed, 19"squ
Millea Bros Ltd
Jul. 16, 2024
Joan Nelson, tempera and plaster on board, 1984
Est: $500 - $700
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958), Untitled, signed and dated verso, gallery label, unframed, 24"h x 26"w
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 19, 2024
JOAN NELSON - UNTITLED - OIL/WAX ON WOOD
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Joan Nelson, American b.1958, Untitled #165, 1987, oil and wax on wood, verso signed, dated and numbered, labeled verso Fawbush Gallery, Inc. along with Robert Miller Gallery, NYC. purchased from Fawbush Gallery, Inc. October 7, 1987, purchase price $6,300
Litchfield Auctions
May. 15, 2024
Joan Nelson, Untitled (three works)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Joan Nelson Untitled (three works) 1990 lithograph in colors on BFK Rives largest (image): 8 h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm) smallest (image): 8 h x 4 w in (20 x 10 cm) sheet: 16 h x 16 w in (41 x 41 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge of one example 'AP9 Joan Nelson 90' with publisher's blindstamp. Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge of two examples 'AP10 Joan Nelson 90' with publisher's blindstamp. These works are artist's proofs 9 and 10 of 12 apart from the editions of 45 published by Cirrus Editions, Ltd., Los Angeles. Literature: Made in LA: The Prints of Cirrus Editions, Davis, ppg. 324-326 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 15, 2024
Joan Nelson, tempera and plaster on board, 1984
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958), Untitled, signed and dated verso, gallery label, unframed, 24"h x 26"w
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 20, 2024
JOAN NELSON, UNTITLED - BUILDING BACKYARD, EGG TEMPERA & PLASTER ON MASONITE
Est: $10,000 - $14,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) Title: Untitled - Building Backyard Year: 1984 Medium: Egg Tempera & Plaster on Masonite, signed and dated verso Size: 24.5 x 32 in. (62.23 x 81.28 cm) Description: This painting by Joan Nelson depicts a sepia-toned scene placed behind the walls of a dark brown building. Potentially depicting a rooftop or a balcony, a way further into the building can be seen through a solitary dark door near the center of the composition. Above and beyond the wall is a dark landscape underneath a foggy white sky.
RoGallery
Jan. 31, 2024
JOAN NELSON, UNTITLED - ROOF TOP VIEW , EGG TEMPERA ON MASONITE
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) Title: Untitled - Roof Top View Year: 1984 Medium: Egg Tempera on Masonite Size: 34 x 48 in. (86.36 x 121.92 cm) Description: This painting by Joan Nelson depicts a sepia-toned scene placed behind the walls of a dark brown building. Potentially depicting a rooftop, the nearly black ground is flanked on the left by tall, dark, and uniform buildings. Along the right is a cement wall topped by a chain link fence. The buildings and wall are both stopped in the distance by a dark border wall and above the whole scene is a foggy white sky.
RoGallery
Dec. 15, 2023
Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joan Nelson b. 1958 Untitled signed and dated 1985 (on the reverse) wax and pigment on hardboard 17 by 18 in. 43.2 by 45.7 cm. Executed in 1985.
Sotheby's
Dec. 15, 2023
Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Joan Nelson b. 1958 Untitled signed, dated summer 1987 and numbered #59 (on the reverse) oil and wax on hardboard 17⅛ by 17⅞ in. 43.5 by 45.4 cm. Executed in 1987.
Sotheby's
Apr. 12, 2023
JOAN NELSON (B. 1958) Untitled (#69), 1986
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOAN NELSON (B. 1958) Untitled (#69), 1986 signed, titled and dated '#69' Joan M. Nelson Fall 1986' (on the reverse) oil pigment and encaustic on board 19 x 18 in. 48.3 x 45.7 cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 28, 2023
JOAN NELSON, UNTITLED - BUILDING BACKYARD, EGG TEMPERA & PLASTER ON MASONITE, SIGNED AND DATED VERSO
Est: $10,000 - $14,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) Title: Untitled - Building Backyard Year: 1984 Medium: Egg Tempera & Plaster on Masonite, signed and dated verso Size: 24.5 x 32 in. (62.23 x 81.28 cm) Description: Rendered in neutral hues of brown and beige, this dismal landscape scene is highly architectural, lacking any presence of life.
RoGallery
Sep. 08, 2022
Joan Nelson (American, 1958) Untitled (#194), 1988 Oil on panel 25 x 20 inches (
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Joan Nelson (American, 1958) Untitled (#194), 1988 Oil on panel 25 x 20 inches (63.5 x 50.8 cm) Signed, dated and numbered on the reverse: Joan M Nelson 1988 #194 PROVENANCE: Blum Helman Gallery Inc., New York; Sotheby's, New York, 7 May 1992, Lot 213; Private Collection, Janine M. Smith; By descent from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 03, 2022
Joan Nelson, Untitled (four works)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Joan Nelson Untitled (four works) 1990 lithograph in colors on Rives BFK sheet: 16 h × 16 w in (41 × 41 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge of each example '38/45 Joan Nelson 90' with blindstamp. These works are number 38 from the edition of 45 printed and published by Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles. Literature: Made in LA: Prints of Cirrus Editions, Davis, ppg. 324-325, 327-328 This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California. condition: Works are in very good overall condition. Sheets have not been examined outside of frame but are fully visible. Minor area of discoloration to lower left edge of one work. Images present well with strong colors. Framed behind acrylic measuring 18 x 18 inches.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 09, 2021
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) Untitled (#114), 1986
Est: $400 - $600
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) Untitled (#114), 1986 oil and wax on wood signed and dated verso 11 x 12 inches. Provenance: Robert Miller Gallery, New York Exhibited: Fairfield County, Connecticut, The New Romantic Landscape, Whitney Museum of Art, June 5th - August 22nd, 1987 Property from the Ginny L. Williams Collection, Denver, Colorado
Hindman
Apr. 08, 2021
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) Untitled, 1989 Oil on paper 4 x 4-1/4 inches (10
Est: $600 - $800
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) Untitled, 1989 Oil on paper 4 x 4-1/4 inches (10.2 x 10.8 cm) (image) Signed and dated on the reverse: Joan G. Nelson / 1989 EXHIBITED: Robert Miller Gallery, New York, n.d. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 01, 2020
JOAN NELSON SIGNED LITHO
Est: $150 - $200
JOAN NELSON (American b. 1958 - ) Untitled- 1993 Lithograph with silkscreen glaze Pencil signed and dated lower right and editioned 22/90 lower left 14 inches x 14 inches Provenance: Acquired by the present owner directly from Cirrus Gallery, Los Angeles, California, and accompanied with a copy of original receipt of purchase dated December 8, 1993. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Nov. 01, 2020
Joan Nelson, American ( b. 1958), "Clouds # 38"
Est: $50 - $100
Joan Nelson, American ( b. 1958), "Clouds # 38," a student work, oil on canvas, signed lower left and titled and adted 1972 on the verso, measures 9 x 12 inches, 11 x 14 inches framed. CONDITION: Good. Nelson is known today as a member of the School of Post-Modernist painting. Nelson's work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C.; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Huntington Museum of Art
Sep. 19, 2019
Joan Nelson, Building, Egg Tempera & Plaster Painting
Est: $10,000 - $14,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) Title: Untitled - Building Backyard Year: 1984 Medium: Egg Tempera & Plaster on Masonite, signed and dated verso Size: 24.5 x 32 in. (62.23 x 81.28 cm)
RoGallery
May. 17, 2019
Joan Nelson, painting, 1989
Est: $400 - $600
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958), Untitled (260), oil on wood panel, signed, numbered and dated verso, gallery and collection labels verso, unframed, 9"h x 9"w
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 17, 2019
Joan Nelson, mixed media, 1985
Est: $700 - $1,000
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958), Untitled, oil, wax and pigment on paper mounted to board, no signature observed, collection label verso, 16"h x 20"w (total)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jan. 24, 2018
Joan Nelson, Building Backyard, Egg Tempera & Plaster Painting
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) Title: Untitled - Building Backyard Year: 1984 Medium: Egg Tempera & Plaster on Masonite, signed and dated verso Size: 24.5 x 32 in. (62.23 x 81.28 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 16, 2017
JOAN NELSON (American, b.1958)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOAN NELSON (American, b.1958), small landscape with tree and bird, encaustic on wood block, signed, inscribed ''For Jeanne with love & gratitude'', and dated 1996 to verso. Wood block 3''h, 4''w, 1-1/2''d. Provenance: gift from the artist and thence by descent, piece is accompanied by letter from the owner detailing provenance. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Nov. 05, 2016
Joan NELSON - Works
Est: ¥150,000 - ¥250,000
Joan NELSON - Works
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
Aug. 14, 2016
Print, Joan Nelson
Est: $400 - $600
Joan Nelson (American, 1958), "Untitled," 1993, lithograph with screenprinting, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition 36/90, Richard Polsky (San Francisco, CA) gallery label affixed verso, image: 14"h x 14"w, sheet: 20"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 23"h x 23"w. Provenance: Property of Dr. Bernard C. Gerber
Clars Auctions
Apr. 28, 2016
Joan Nelson, Building Backyard, Egg Tempera & Plaster Painting
Est: $12,000 - $14,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) Title: Untitled - Building Backyard Year: 1984 Medium: Egg Tempera & Plaster on Masonite, signed and dated verso Size: 24.5 x 32 in. (62.23 x 81.28 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 09, 2016
Lithograph and Silkscreen, Joan Nelson
Est: $150 - $250
Depicting trees and leaves, appears to be unsigned. RDA#71453 Bin#70 Sight size: 9"h x 9"w
Nye & Company
Feb. 09, 2016
Two Lithographs, Landscapes, Joan Nelson
Est: $100 - $200
Appears unsigned. RDA# 71452, 71451 Bin#55 Sight size: 5"h x 9"w, 9"h x 9"w
Nye & Company
Nov. 01, 2015
JOAN NELSON, (AMERICAN, B. 1958), UNTITLED TWO PRINTS
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOAN NELSON (american, b. 1958)/span UNTITLED two prints/span 1990, both pencil signed and dated, numbered 'TP 2' and 'AP 7' respectively (the edition was 45 plus 12 artist's proofs), with full margins, Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles, publisher. Two color lithographs with screenprinted glaze on BFK Rives. images: 8 x 8 1/8 in. (20.3 x 20.6cm) sheets: 16 x 16 in. (40.6 x 40.6cm) [Cirrus Editions, 324-5] (2)
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 19, 2015
Silkscreen, Green Trees, Joan Nelson
Est: $200 - $400
Appears unsigned. RDA#71450. Bin# 19. Sight Size: 15"h x 15"w
Nye & Company
Jun. 10, 2015
Joan Nelson American, b. 1958 Untitled #87, 1986
Est: $700 - $900
Joan Nelson American, b. 1958 Untitled #87, 1986 Signed Joan Nelson and dated 1986 Oil and wax on masonite 17 x 18 inches Unframed Provenance: PPOW Gallery, New York Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco C Estate of Susanne Schnitzer
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 26, 2015
Joan Nelson, Roof Top View , Egg Tempera Painting
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) || Title: Untitled - Roof Top View || Year: 1984 || Medium: Egg Tempera on Masonite || Size: 34 x 48 in. (86.36 x 121.92 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 16, 2014
NELSON, Joan. Untitled (#440), 1984, Egg Tempera
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
and Plaster on Masonite. Signed and dated verso. Exhibited at PPOW Gallery, New York in 1985 and at the 1985 Exxon National Exhibition at th Guggenheim Museum, New York. Exhibition labels verso. Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958). From a Purchase, NY collection. Dimensions: 24.75" high x 32" wide. Condition: Loss at upper right and lower right corners and at left margin. Small losses and wear to extreme edges.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jun. 16, 2014
NELSON, Joan. Untitled (#438), 1984, Egg Tempera
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
on Masonite. Signed and dated verso. Exhibited at PPOW Gallery, New York in 1985 with exhbition label verso. Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958). From a Purchase, NY collection. Dimensions: 34" high x 48.25" wide. Condition: Hazing (?) along lower dark passage, scratch/nick lower right measuring 1.25" long, small losses or abrasions lower left, losses and wear along extreme edges.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 26, 2014
Joan Nelson, untitled (Road), Wax and Pigment
Est: $2,000 - $2,400
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) | Title: untitled (Road) | Year: 1985 | Medium: Wax and Pigment on Board, signed | Size: 16 in. x 18 in. (40.64 cm x 45.72 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 23, 2014
Joan Nelson, (American, b. 1958), Untitled, 1990
Est: $400 - $600
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) Untitled, 1990 lithograph edition PP, signed Joan Nelson and dated (lower right) 8 x 4 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 26, 2013
JOAN NELSON (American, b. 1958). UNTITLED: TWO WORKS, dated 1986 on verso. Color lithographs with acrylic.
Est: $600 - $800
JOAN NELSON (American, b. 1958). UNTITLED: TWO WORKS, dated 1986 on verso. Color lithographs with acrylic - Framed, each: 14 in. x 14 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Oct. 04, 2012
Joan Nelson, Road, Wax and Pigment Painting
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
Artist: Joan Nelson, American (1958 - ) | Title: untitled (Road) | Year: 1985 | Medium: Wax and Pigment on Board, signed | Size: 16 in. x 18 in. (40.64 cm x 45.72 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 16, 2012
JOAN NELSON (American, b. 1958). UNTITLED: TWO WORKS, dated 1986 on verso. Color lithographs with acrylic.
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOAN NELSON (American, b. 1958). UNTITLED: TWO WORKS, dated 1986 on verso. Color lithographs with acrylic - Framed, each: 14 in. x 14 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jul. 18, 2011
Joan Nelson (AMERICAN, b. 1958)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joan Nelson (AMERICAN, b. 1958) No. 90 signed and dated 'Joan Nelson 1986' (on the reverse) wax and pigment on panel 20 x 19 in. (50.8 x 48.3 cm.) Executed in 1986.
Christie's
Jan. 12, 2011
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958)
Est: -
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) No. 188 signed, numbered and dated 'Joan M. Nelson 1988 #188' (on the reverse) wax and pigment on panel 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5cm.), unframed Painted in 1988.
Christie's
Jan. 12, 2011
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1951)
Est: -
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1951) Untitled; and three companion works each oil on paper the first 4 x 3¼ in. (10.2 x 8.3 cm.) Each executed in 1997. (4)
Christie's
Jan. 12, 2011
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1951)
Est: -
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1951) Untitled (#379) signed, dated and titled 'Joan Nelson 1993 #379' (on the reverse) acrylic on panel 10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm.), unframed Painted in 1993.
Christie's
Jan. 11, 2011
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joan Nelson (American, b. 1958) No. 188 signed, numbered and dated 'Joan M. Nelson 1988 #188' (on the reverse) wax and pigment on panel 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5cm.), unframed Painted in 1988.
Christie's

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