Gladys Nilsson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gladys Nilsson Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 12, 2025
Gladys Nilsson (American, B. 1940) Watercolor On Paper, Figural Composition
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
A watercolor painting on paper by Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) featuring a vibrant and whimsical figural composition. Presented with a linen filet and stained wood finish. Provenance: The estate of a gentleman, New Jersey Dimensions: 11 1/4" H x 15 1/2" W, sight 17 3/8" H x 21 7/8" W, frame About the Artist: Gladys Nilsson (American, B. 1940) is a contemporary artist known primarily for her "densely constructed" watercolors and collages. Associated with the Chicago Imagists, but by the mid 1960's Nilsson developed cartoonish, surrealistic almost caricature like figures. Her work is held at prestigious institutions including the "Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., among others." Additional hi-res photos are available at www.blackrockgalleries.com
Black Rock Galleries
Mar. 12, 2025
Gladys Nilsson (American, B. 1940) "Mildly Congested" Watercolor
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Mildly Congested watercolor depicting a surreal composition of women and female forms. Two women wear bathing suits at the top, raised by cloud-like figures among a crowd. Beautifully rendered in vibrant blue, pink, green, red, and yellow. Labeled on the verso. Displayed glazed with a taupe-beige mat in a simple brown wood frame. Provenance: The estate of a gentleman, New Jersey Dimensions: 22 1/4" H x 16" W, sight 30 1/8" H x 24" W, frame About the Artist: Gladys Nilsson (American, B. 1940) is a contemporary artist known primarily for her "densely constructed" watercolors and collages. Associated with the Chicago Imagists, but by the mid 1960's Nilsson developed cartoonish, surrealistic almost caricature like figures. Her work is held at prestigious institutions including the "Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., among others." Additional hi-res photos are available at www.blackrockgalleries.com
Black Rock Galleries
Feb. 20, 2025
Gladys Nilsson, Painted Painter Ladys
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Gladys Nilsson Painted Painter Ladys 1992 acrylic and ink on T-shirt 38 h x 35 w in (97 x 89 cm) Signed, titled and dated to right sleeve 'Painted Painter Ladys G. Nilsson 1992'. Provenance: Acquired in the early 1990s by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Dec. 12, 2024
Paige 2
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Between Thought and Expression: Works from the Collection of A.G. Rosen Gladys Nilsson b. 1940 Paige 2 signed, titled and dated 1985 (on the verso) watercolor on paper 9 ½ by 7 in. 24.5 by 17.8 cm. Executed in 1985.
Sotheby's
Sep. 25, 2024
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Disarmingly Green, 1984
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Disarmingly Green, 1984 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 15 1/2 x 19 3/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Freeman’s | Hindman
Sep. 25, 2024
Gladys Nillson (American, b. 1940) Full Courts, 1978
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Gladys Nillson (American, b. 1940) Full Courts, 1978 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 41 1/4 x 29 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Evan Hughes, Sydney, Australia
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jul. 18, 2024
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Beach Girls at the Bus Stop, c. 1967
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Beach Girls at the Bus Stop, c. 1967 watercolor on paper signed G. Nilsson (lower right) 15 x 11 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 18, 2024
Gladys Nilsson, Simply Big
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Gladys Nilsson Simply Big 1989 watercolor on Arches 41.25 h x 29.375 w in (105 x 75 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Gladys Nilsson w/c 1989 Simply Big'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jun. 18, 2024
Gladys Nilsson, Simple Video Vistas
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gladys Nilsson Simple Video Vistas 1989-90 watercolor on paper 22 h x 30.375 w in (56 x 77 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago Literature: Gladys Nilsson, Yood and Halstead, pg. 51 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Apr. 24, 2024
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Relaxe, 2001
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Relaxe, 2001 watercolor and gouache signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 15 1/8 x 22 3/4 inches. Property from the collection of Dentons US LLP
Hindman
Feb. 23, 2024
Gladys Nilsson, Messy Dolly
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Gladys Nilsson Messy Dolly 1995 mixed media 13.5 h x 9 w x 3 d in (34 x 23 x 8 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Messy Dolly G.N. 95'. Provenance: Hindman, Chicago, Fine Art + Design Selections, 10 March 2020, Lot 64 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Feb. 23, 2024
Gladys Nilsson, Parler Games
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Gladys Nilsson Parler Games 1995 watercolor on paper 15.25 h x 11.5 w in (39 x 29 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson 95 Parler Games'. Provenance: Dean Jensen Gallery, Milwaukee | Acquired from the previous in 1995 by the present owner This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Feb. 23, 2024
Gladys Nilsson, A. Artyst
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Gladys Nilsson A. Artyst 1987 watercolor on paper 30 h x 22.75 w in (76 x 58 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson WC 1987 A. Artyst'. Provenance: The Contemporary Art Society, Milwaukee Art Museum, Fourth Benefit Art Auction, 3 October 1992 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Feb. 23, 2024
Gladys Nilsson, Nu Ht
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Gladys Nilsson Nu Ht 1992 watercolor on paper 3.75 h x 2.875 w in (10 x 7 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson 1992 Nu Ht'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Nov. 08, 2023
Gladys Nilsson, Parler Games
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gladys Nilsson Parler Games 1995 watercolor on paper 15.25 h x 11.5 w in (39 x 29 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson 95 Parler Games'. Provenance: Dean Jensen Gallery, Milwaukee | Acquired from the previous in 1995 by the present owner
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 08, 2023
Gladys Nilsson, A. Artyst
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Gladys Nilsson A. Artyst 1987 watercolor on paper 30 h x 22.75 w in (76 x 58 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson WC 1987 A. Artyst'. Provenance: The Contemporary Art Society, Milwaukee Art Museum, Fourth Benefit Art Auction, 3 October 1992 | Private Collection
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 28, 2023
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Lady Alone, 1972
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Lady Alone, 1972 acrylic on canvas in artist made frame signed Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 22 x 15 inches. Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery, Chicago
Hindman
Sep. 28, 2023
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Platform Dancers, c. 1967
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Platform Dancers, c. 1967 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson and titled (verso) 11 x 15 inches. Provenance: J. Rosenthal Fine Art, Chicago
Hindman
Sep. 13, 2023
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Coming Undone, 1989
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Coming Undone, 1989 signed, titled and dated 'Gladys Nilsson 1989 'COMING UNDONE'' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 19 1/4 x 13 7/8 in. 48.9 x 35.2 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 18, 2023
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Ruffled Belts in the Background watercolor and gr
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Ruffled Belts in the Background watercolor and graphite on paper 14 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (35.9 x 25.7 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 28, 2023
NILSSON, Gladys (American, b. 1940) Walk Too. 2003. Mixed m...
Est: $500 - $700
NILSSON, Gladys (American, b. 1940) Walk Too. 2003. Mixed media collage on photo. Sheet: 4 x 5 ¾”. Frame: 4¼ x 6 ¼” Signed, titled and dated verso. Non-sequitur images on this jewel of a collage by the Imagist master. Overall good condition. Provenance: Estate of Richard Christiansen.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Apr. 19, 2023
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Judgements, 1979
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Judgements, 1979 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 29 1/2 x 22 inches. Property from a Private Art Collection
Hindman
Mar. 09, 2023
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Botacellee Series: Dreaming of His Venus, 1974
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Botacellee Series: Dreaming of His Venus, 1974 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 10 1/8 x 13 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Hindman
Dec. 14, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Political Scene and Burlesque Dancers, c. 1964
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Political Scene and Burlesque Dancers, c. 1964 double-sided watercolor on paper 11 1/2 x 15 inches. Provenance: Paul McCarron, New York
Hindman
Dec. 14, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Subterrachial Bop Boop (Subterrainien Bop Boop), 1967
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Subterrachial Bop Boop (Subterrainien Bop Boop), 1967 watercolor on Arches paper signed Gladys Nilsson and titled (verso); alternatively titled (verso) 30 x 22 1/2 inches. Provenance: Paul McCarron, New York Sold: Dennis Auction Services, October 16, 2015, Lot 1033 Exhibited: Washington, D.C., Corcoran Gallery of Art at Dupont Center, Hairy Who, April 15 - May 17, 1969, no. 2 New York, New York, Whitney Museum of Art, Human Concern/ Personal Torment: The Grotesque in American Art, October 14 - November 30, 1969, cat. 102.
Hindman
Oct. 25, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (AMERICAN, B. 1940) MS. OBLIVIOUS
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Ms. Oblivious Watercolor on paper. Executed in 1989. (40 x 59 1/2 in. (101.6 x 151.1cm)) Provenance Janet Fleisher Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please contact Adrianne Wolkenberg, Modern & Contemporary Art department, at awolkenberg@freemansauction.com for more information about this lot.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 16, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b.1940) 'Marooned in a Blue Room' Watercolor and Gouache
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b.1940) 'Marooned in a Blue Room' Watercolor and Gouache 2004, unsigned, surrealist depiction of multiple figures and flowers, matted behind acrylic in a natural wood grain frame having Jean Albano Gallery label on reverse Property from: Chicago North Shore Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:23 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Last modified: September 28, 2022, 10:30 am
Leonard Auction
Sep. 28, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Flowered, 2004
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Flowered, 2004 watercolor and gouache on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 15 1/8 x 24 1/4 inches. Provenance: Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago
Hindman
Sep. 28, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Tate-a-Tete, 2003
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Tate-a-Tete, 2003 watercolor, gouache and collage on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 12 1/8 x 9 inches. Provenance: Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago
Hindman
Sep. 14, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Going off the Edge, 1982
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Going off the Edge, 1982 signed, titled and dated 'gladys nilsson -82 'going off the edge'' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 11 x 7 1/2 in. 27.9 x 19.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Danzin, circa 1980s-90s
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Danzin, circa 1980s-90s titled 'DANZIN' (on the reverse); signed and titled again twice 'gladys nilsson 'Danzin' danzin' (on the backing board) watercolor on paper 9 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. 22.9 x 22.2 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Little Swingers, circa 1980s-90s
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Little Swingers, circa 1980s-90s titled 'LITTLE SWINGERS' (on the reverse); signed and titled again 'gladys nilsson 'LittLe Swingers'' (on the backing board) watercolor on paper 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. 18.4 x 12.1 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) By a Waterfall ....., 1973
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) By a Waterfall ....., 1973 signed, titled and dated 'GLADYS NILSSON 1973 'By A WATeRFALL.....'' (on the stretcher bar) acrylic on canvas 14 x 12 in. 35.6 x 30.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 14, 2022
Gladys Nilsson, Soupz On
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Gladys Nilsson Soupz On 1992 watercolor on paper 40.5 h × 25.75 w in (103 × 65 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson 1992 Soupz On'. Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Aug. 22, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Camp Shopalong, 1997
Est: $400 - $600
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Camp Shopalong, 1997 softground, liftground, and aquatint on paper signed, dated, and numbered 10/80 in pencil 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Marge Sutinen, Madison, Wisconsin
Hindman
Jul. 24, 2022
Chicago Gallery Exhibition Poster Assortment
Est: $100 - $200
Chicago Gallery Exhibition Poster Assortment (5) items including John Miller (American, b.1927) (2) Superior Street Gallery lithographs, 1961; (2) Superior Street Gallery posters, designers unknown; and a Gladys Nilsson (American, b.1940) offset lithograph mailer, undated, for the Kendall College Gallery, Evanston, IL; all unframed Property from: a Durham, North Carolina collector Category: Fine Art > Other Estimated Sale Time: 2:48 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Last modified: July 11, 2022, 1:20 pm
Leonard Auction
Jul. 24, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b.1940) 'Camp Shopalong' Aquatint
Est: $150 - $300
Gladys Nilsson (American, b.1940) 'Camp Shopalong' Aquatint 1997, pencil signed, titled, dated and #5/80 lower margin, depicting figures riding on elephants, unframed Property from: a Durham, North Carolina collector Category: Fine Art > Prints Estimated Sale Time: 1:09 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Last modified: July 11, 2022, 12:42 pm
Leonard Auction
May. 11, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, B. 1940) Mts., 1984
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, B. 1940) Mts., 1984 watercolor and gouache on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 7 1/8 x 6 inches. Property from the Collection of Westbrook Galleries, Inc., Carmel, California Provenance:Mr. Bruce Davis, curator of prints and drawings Los Angeles County Museum of Arts Bequeathed to Mr. Charles Richard Nesbitt Private Collection California
Hindman
May. 11, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) A Corner Box, 1986
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) A Corner Box, 1986 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 22 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches. Provenance: The Candy Store, Folsom, California Exhibited: Davis, California, Memorial Union Art Gallery, University of California, Davis, Artist Talk: Gladys Nilsson, Peter Vandenberg, November 13-?, 1988
Hindman
Mar. 10, 2022
Gladys Nilsson, Deep Purple Dance
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson Deep Purple Dance 1984 watercolor on paper 22 h × 15.5 w in (56 × 39 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Gladys Nilsson 1984 Deep Purple Dance'. Provenance: Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 18, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Little Reflections, 1997
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Little Reflections, 1997 signed, titled and dated 'Gladys Nilsson 1997 Little Reflections' (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. 14 x 12.1 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 18, 2022
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Transporting Her Drawing, 1992
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
GLADYS NILSSON (B. 1940) Transporting Her Drawing, 1992 signed, titled and dated 'Gladys Nilsson 1992 'TRANSPorting her drwng'' (on the reverse) watercolor, colored pencil and paper collage on paper 10 x 14 in. 25.4 x 35.6 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 17, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Seams Strait, 1974
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Seams Strait, 1974 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 15 x 22 inches. Provenance: The Candy Store, Folsom, California
Hindman
Feb. 17, 2022
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Wt. Lady, 1981
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Wt. Lady, 1981 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 7 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches. Provenance: The Candy Store, Folsom, California
Hindman
Dec. 14, 2021
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) See Far: Son Good, 1971
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) See Far: Son Good, 1971 acrylic on canvasboard in artist painted frame signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 30 x 24 inches. Property from the Collection of Susan Larsen Provenance: The Candy Store, Folsom, California
Hindman
Dec. 14, 2021
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) FurPiece, 1967
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) FurPiece, 1967 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson and titled (verso); dated (lower right) 22 x 14 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Forsyth, Georgia Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist in 1971
Hindman
Sep. 28, 2021
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Venusian Stroll, 1991
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Venusian Stroll, 1991 watercolor on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 22 1/4 x 15 inches. Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery, Chicago Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1992
Hindman
Sep. 28, 2021
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Curious Chez, 2004
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) Curious Chez, 2004 watercolor and gouache on paper signed Gladys Nilsson, titled and dated (verso) 9 x 12 inches. Provenance: Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago
Hindman

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