# George Nelson - Auction Profile

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Updated: 2026-04-28T20:34:28.840Z

## Summary
- Lots tracked: 1,221
- Lots with prices: 941
- First auction date: 2002-12-08
- Latest auction date: 2026-04-11
- Median realised price: $1,200
- Price range: $1 to $280,000

## Market Takeaway
George Nelson shows very deep auction liquidity with 1,150 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $1,250. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 46 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-21.

## How To Read This Data
- Use the median \($1,250\) as a typical result; many comparable sales cluster between $625 and $2,500.
- Auction totals can include buyer premiums or fees depending on reporting, so compare like\-for\-like when possible.
- Condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence can move value materially versus median comps.

## Price Bands
- Under $1,000: 39.2% (344 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000: 59% (518 sales)
- $10,000\+: 1.8% (16 sales)

## Recent Trend & Velocity
- Last 12 months sales: 46
- Previous 12 months sales: 56
- Recent 12 months median: $1,400
- Previous 12 months median: $1,000
- Median shift: 40%
- Latest sale date: 2026-01-21
- Days since latest sale: 28
- Market velocity: high

## Top Auction Houses
- Artcurial: 282 lots
- Toomey & Co. Auctioneers: 110 lots
- Tajan: 55 lots
- Los Angeles Modern Auctions: 45 lots
- Piasa: 41 lots
- Regency Auction House: 41 lots
- Heritage Auctions: 30 lots
- Bernaerts Auctioneers: 28 lots
- Christie's: 27 lots
- Rago Arts and Auction Center: 25 lots

## Top Categories
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## Recent Sold Lots
1. 2026-03-19 | George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock | Auctions at Showplace | $250 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-howard-miller-lucite-wall-clock-64-c-9f3f7e4721
2. 2026-02-21 | George Nelson & Associates THIN EDGE Chest of Drawers / Dresser | Palm Beach Modern Auctions | $3,250 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-associates-thin-edge-chest-of-drawers-dresser-417-c-9df5df7497
3. 2026-02-21 | George NELSON \(1908\-1986\) Variante du modèle "Swag leg home desk", | ARTESIA \- Maison de Ventes aux Enchères | N/A | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-1908-1986-variante-du-modele-swag-leg-home-desk-352-c-f3fd373901
4. 2026-01-28 | George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid Century Clock | Hill Auction Gallery | $100 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-howard-miller-mid-century-clock-133-c-6306f96556
5. 2025-12-22 | GEORGE NELSON \(United States, 1908 \- 1986\) for Vitra. Swag leg" desk, 1958. In walnut wood, formica and chromed metal. Exhibits wear consistent with age and use. Restored. | Setdart Auction House | €2,400
6. 2025-11-20 | GEORGE NELSON "GRANDFATHER" CLOCK C. 1970S | Westport Auction | $400 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-grandfather-clock-c-1970s-24-c-cf59b99ed7
7. 2025-11-20 | George Nelson \(American, 1908–1986\) Credenza | Freeman’s | $1,000
8. 2025-11-19 | George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sofa Set | Weiss Auctions | N/A | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-herman-miller-modular-sofa-set-122b-c-3285af0fac
9. 2025-10-31 | GEORGE NELSON & ASSOCIATES FOR HERMAN MILLER | Lyon & Turnbull | £1,400
10. 2025-10-22 | GEORGE NELSON \(1908\-1986\) Marshmallow Sofadesigned 1956, produced circa 2010for Herman Miller, upholstery, enameled steel, matte chrome\-plated steel, aluminumheight 30 1/2in \(77.4cm\); width 51 3/4in \(131.4cm\); depth 30 1/2in \(77.4cm\) | Bonhams | $1,200 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-1908-1986-marshmallow-sofadesigned-1956-produced-circa-2010for-herman-miller-upholstery-enameled-steel-matte-chrome-plated-steel-aluminumheight-30-1-2in-77-4cm-width-51-3-4in-131-4cm-depth-30-1-2in-77-4cm-37-c-ba6c6beaa1
11. 2025-09-12 | George Nelson for Howard Miller Wall Clock Model No. 618 | Neue Auctions | $100 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-howard-miller-wall-clock-model-no-618-258-c-32543b2a56
12. 2025-09-12 | George Nelson for Howard Miller Standing Case Clock | Neue Auctions | $100 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-howard-miller-standing-case-clock-245-c-63e4e2ab77
13. 2025-06-18 | GEORGE NELSON \(1887\-1978\) / H. MILLER | Bernaerts Auctioneers | €950
14. 2025-06-11 | George Nelson, rosewood grandfather clock | Millea Bros Ltd | $250 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-rosewood-grandfather-clock-1288-c-7d14f4ca2f
15. 2025-05-01 | George Nelson for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa | Auctions at Showplace | $1,800 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-herman-miller-marshmallow-sofa-65-c-d6a425595e
16. 2025-04-26 | George Nelson for Herman Miller Bachelor Chest 1950s | Concept Art Gallery | $950 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-herman-miller-bachelor-chest-1950s-194-c-c6b4faab69
17. 2025-04-26 | George Nelson for Herman Miller Bachelor Chest 1950s | Concept Art Gallery | $950 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-herman-miller-bachelor-chest-1950s-193-c-d4c423d945
18. 2025-04-26 | George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Cabinet | Concept Art Gallery | $500 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-herman-miller-steelframe-cabinet-192-c-7f4479b9b8
19. 2025-04-26 | George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Table | Concept Art Gallery | $300 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-for-herman-miller-steel-frame-table-189-c-3d34823a74
20. 2025-02-25 | George Nelson \(1908\-1986\), A pair of "Swag Leg" armchairs for Herman Miller, 1964 | John Moran Auctioneers | $1,524
21. 2025-02-25 | George Nelson \(1908\-1934\), An "Action Office Desk" Series II for Herman Miller, 1965\-1975 | John Moran Auctioneers | $2,032 | source: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-george-nelson-1908-1934-an-action-office-desk-series-ii-for-herman-miller-1965-1975-12-c-32542178de
22. 2025-02-25 | GEORGE NELSON \(1887\-1978\) / HERMAN MILLER | Bernaerts Auctioneers | €600
23. 2025-02-25 | GEORGE NELSON \(1887\-1978\) / HOWARD MILLER CLOCK COMPANY | Bernaerts Auctioneers | €800
24. 2025-02-02 | George Nelson \- Ceramic Clock | Barton's Auction | $600

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