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
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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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| 2008·10 | Seated Figure at Starside | $70,000–$100,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·10 | Girl (Blue Face) | $25,000–$35,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | Seated Man in Yellow Chair | oil on canvas | $80,000–$120,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·09 | Site Figure with Stick | $30,000–$40,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·02 | Figure and white | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·02 | Horse with Acrobat | $15,000–$25,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·10 | Head | $12,000–$18,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·10 | Seated Figure at Starside (1985) | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·01 | Woman with hand to face | watercolor on paper | $3,000–$5,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2006·01 | Untitled | pencil and watercolor on paper | $5,000–$7,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2003·10 | Site Figure II | oil on canvas | $12,000–$18,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2003·10 | Head One | painted bronze | $10,000–$15,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2000·12 | Bubblegum Man | $30,000–$40,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2000·11 | Woman Undressing | oil on canvas | $40,000–$60,000 | Christie's | ||
| 1999·06 | Acoma Hawk II | $600–$800 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $39, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.