American, 1928–2010
Nathan Oliveira
214results on record
85%sell-through
$4,375median result (USD, incl. premium; 98% observed, 2% estimated from hammer)
$144,062record in our coverage
Drawn from 214 recorded results (186 sold · 28 passed) across 7 auction houses, 1999–2026. 1 upcoming lot on the ledger. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 98% observed, 2% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| prints | 25 | 92% | $1,000 |
| works on paper | 14 | 75% | $2,250 |
| painting | 11 | 67% | $35,000 |
| ceramics & design | 7 | 100% | $1,216 |
| sculpture | 5 | 100% | $16,250 |
Medium is recorded for 62 of 214 results (29%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Sam Francis Nathan Oliveira Sam Francis
| Metric | Nathan Oliveira | Sam Francis |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $4,375 | $13,120 |
| Record price | $144,062 | $11,842,000 |
| Results on record | 214 | 3,530 |
| Years active at auction | 1999–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Sam FrancisAndy WarholAlexander CalderDavid Hockney
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
76/ 100
- Sell-through85%
- Meets estimate51%
- Market depth214 results
How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 147 | 86% | $4,419 | 0.80× |
| Heritage Auctions | 29 | 86% | $1,312 | — |
| Sotheby's | 15 | 100% | $23,750 | 0.66× |
| Christie's | 10 | 100% | $26,250 | — |
| Rago | 8 | 75% | $772 | — |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 4 | 100% | $1,750 | 0.88× |
| Wright | 1 | 0% | — | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 215 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 28 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2021·07 | Santa Fe Nude | Lithograph in colors on wove paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2021·07 | CCA Nude | Lithograph in colors on wove paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2021·04 | Head with Lights, 1996 | $5,000–$7,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2021·04 | Bird Creating Its Own Shadow, 1995 | $15,000–$20,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2021·04 | Imi #77, 1989 | $3,000–$5,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·12 | Untitled , 1961 | watercolor on paper | $2,000–$4,000 | Freeman's | Hindman | ||
| 2020·11 | Leopard Seeking It's Shadow | Etching with drypoint, aquatint, and spit bite on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2020·11 | Baboon | Drypoint and aquatint on wove paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2020·09 | The Twin Runners | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·09 | Site III | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·09 | Windhover/High Desert/Rain, 2005 | $20,000–$30,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·09 | Climber, 2001 | $20,000–$30,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·07 | Ryan Site Shaman | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·05 | Standing Figure II, 2007 | $20,000–$30,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·05 | Portrait, 1979 | $8,000–$12,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·05 | Painter I, 1987 | $25,000–$35,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·05 | Standing Woman-Arms Outstretched, 1961Standing Woman-Leaning to the Left, 1961 | $4,000–$6,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2020·05 | Stelae #16, 1993 | $40,000–$60,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·12 | Woman (from the Half Moon Bay Series), 1968 | $3,000–$5,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·09 | Jaguar, 1977 | $20,000–$30,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·09 | Untitled, 1978 | $20,000–$30,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·09 | Untitled (Reclining Nude), 1961 | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·05 | Figure Four, 1983 | $50,000–$70,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·05 | Untitled, 1972 | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2018·11 | Untitled (Seated Female Nude) and Untitled (Sun at Horizon) (two works), 1965; | Ink on paper; ink and charcoal on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2018·10 | Figure Five, 1983 | $50,000–$70,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2018·05 | Copper Plate Nude 2 | $1,200–$1,800 | Bonhams | |||
| 2018·03 | Pink Nude, 1965 | $2,000–$3,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2017·10 | Ryan 4, 1980 96 x 78 1/4 in. (243.8 x 198.8 cm) | $40,000–$60,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·10 | Untitled, 1990 22 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. (57.8 x 74.9 cm) | $5,000–$7,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·10 | Bird, 1974 15 x 11 1/4 in. (38.1 x 28.6 cm) | $3,000–$5,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·10 | Standing Figure in Profile, 1990 40 x 27 in. (101.6 x 68.58 cm) | $7,000–$9,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·10 | Ryan 69 | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Seated General, 1978 71 1/2 x 43 3/4 in. (181.6 x 111.1 cm) | $15,000–$25,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Swiss Site #5, 1979 94 1/4 x 78 1/4 in. (239.4 x 198.8 cm) | $40,000–$50,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Legs and Target, 1979 16 3/4 x 14 in. (42.5 x 35.5 cm) | $5,000–$7,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Untitled, 1990 40 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (102.9 x 69.9 cm) | $8,000–$12,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Untitled, 1990 30 x 22 7/8 in. (76.2 x 51.1 cm) | $6,000–$8,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Woman State IV | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2017·04 | Twelve Intimate Fantasies | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·11 | Figure with Green Eye, 1979 19 x 15 3/4 in. (48.3 x 40 cm) | $3,500–$4,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·11 | Untitled (Shaman Series), 1976 71 x 50 1/2 in. (180.3 x 128.3 cm) | $15,000–$20,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·10 | Stage Figure | $1,000–$1,200 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·10 | Western Site IV | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·05 | Figure Four, 1983 39 x 29 3/4 x 21 5/8 in. (99 x 75.6 x 54.9 cm) | $50,000–$70,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·05 | Legs and Target, 1979 16 3/4 x 14 in. (42.5 x 35.5 cm) | $6,000–$8,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·05 | Untitled, 1968 19 1/8 x 16 in. (48.5 x 40.5 cm) | $3,000–$5,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·05 | Figure (double-sided), 1960 9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. (24.5 x 20 cm) | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·05 | Seated Man with Pink Face, 1958 35 5/8 x 30 5/8 in. (90.5 x 77.8 cm) | $30,000–$50,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·04 | Douro Valley IX | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·10 | Model Drawn in Red Pencil, 1967 15 x 18 7/8 in. (38.1 x 47.9 cm) | $2,500–$3,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·10 | Figure with Blue Eyes, 1986 66 x 54 in. (167.6 x 137.2 cm) | $30,000–$40,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·10 | Hawaii, 1971 14 x 17 in. (35.6 x 43.2 cm) | $3,000–$5,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·09 | Edge; | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·07 | Untitled, 1982 24 x 19in | $2,500–$3,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·04 | Duoro Valley XI | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Untitled, 1982 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm) | $4,000–$6,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Untitled, Hawaii, 1971 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm) | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Golden Head, 1986 36 x 27 in. (91.4 x 68.6 cm) | $10,000–$15,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Seated nude, 1967 19 1/8 x 15 7/8in | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·10 | Woman | $3,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·10 | Man | $3,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·10 | Untitled (Life model, Stanford), 1999 12 1/4 x 9 3/4in. (31.1 x 24.8cm) | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·10 | Hawk, 1980 11 x 13in. (27.9 x 33cm) | $7,000–$9,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·05 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2014·05 | Kestrel Series | Woodcut, pastel and pencil on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2014·05 | Untitled, 1959 12 1/8 x 9 1/8in | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·04 | Standing figure, 1973 39 3/4 x 25 3/4in | $4,000–$6,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·04 | Untitled (Cameo), 1959 12 1/4 x 9 1/4in | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·04 | Man | $3,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·04 | Seated nude, 1989 12 x 9in. (30.5 x 22.9cm) | $3,000–$5,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·04 | Untitled, 1963 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (24.1 x 19.1cm) | $5,000–$7,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·03 | Untitled (Pyramid with apparition), 1967 16 1/4 x 19 3/4in | $2,000–$4,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·03 | Untitled (Head #1-69), 1968 26 x 19in | $800–$1,200 | Bonhams | |||
| 2014·02 | Twelve Intimate Fantasies | $1,000–$1,500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·12 | Edgar Allan Poe I, from the Edgar Allan Poe Suite | $400–$600 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·12 | Archive Site | $800–$1,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·12 | Untitled (Two headed woman), 1968 26 x 19in | $1,200–$1,800 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·11 | Emerson Site I | $400–$600 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·10 | Model Drawn in Red Pencil, 1967 15 x 18 7/8in. (38.1 x 47.9cm) | $4,000–$6,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·10 | Untitled, 1971 14 x 10 7/8in. (35.6 x 27.6cm) unframed | $6,000–$8,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·10 | Woman #1, 1961 10 1/2 x 13in. (26.7 x 33cm) | $6,000–$8,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·09 | Emerson Site I | $700–$900 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·07 | Miramar IV | $700–$900 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·06 | studio corner, palo alto | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2013·04 | London Site I | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·04 | Untitled, 1989 15 x 11in (38.1 x 27.9cm) | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·04 | Figure Three, 1982 41 1/2 x 30 5/8 x 22 1/4in (105.4 x 77.8 x 56.5cm) | $50,000–$70,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·04 | Nude Stepping from the Carpet, 1962 52 x 48in (132.1 x 121.9cm) | $40,000–$60,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·04 | Red Head, 1967 29 7/8 x 22 1/4in (75.9 x 56.5cm) | $1,500–$2,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·12 | Mona; To Edgar Allan Poe VII 2 | $700–$900 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·10 | Allegorical Drawing #3, 1960 12 1/4 x 9 1/2in (31.8 x 24.1cm) | $4,000–$6,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·10 | Seated Man with Wrap, 1958 48 x 48in (121.9 x 121.9cm) | $15,000–$20,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·10 | Seated Woman with Fur Collar, 1961 54 x 50in (137.2 x 127cm) | $100,000–$150,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·09 | Standing Figure | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2012·03 | Anne | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2011·09 | Studio Corner, Palo Alto | $10,000–$15,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2010·09 | Untitled | $30,000–$40,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·09 | Ryan #7 | $30,000–$40,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·11 | Horse's Head | oil on canvas | $40,000–$60,000 | Christie's | ||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $39, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.