Alexander Nasmyth (1758–1840)
Alexander Nasmyth is a Scottish artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $770. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alexander Nasmyth sold in 2026 for $2,756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Nasmyth work is $770.
The median Alexander Nasmyth painting sells for $1,217 across 16 lots.
The median Alexander Nasmyth print sells for $174 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $174‡ | $234‡ | — | 2024-01-31 |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,217†‡ | $6,926 | 64% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alexander Nasmyth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $174. Paintings (25 lots) median $1,217, record $6,926. A typical Alexander Nasmyth painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $381–$2,117†‡ | $1,217†‡ | $6,926 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,926 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,030 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $234‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $114‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Nasmyth worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Nasmyth work is $770. The median Alexander Nasmyth painting sells for $1,217 across 16 lots. The median Alexander Nasmyth print sells for $174 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alexander Nasmyth painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander Nasmyth painting is $1,217. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alexander Nasmyth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander Nasmyth painting is $6,926.
What is the average price of a medium Alexander Nasmyth painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander Nasmyth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alexander Nasmyth's auction record?
Alexander Nasmyth's auction record is $6,926, set in 2021.
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