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# B.C. Nowlin (b. 1949)

B.C. Nowlin is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by B.C. Nowlin sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $2,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a B.C. Nowlin work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B.C. Nowlin work is $2,625.

The median B.C. Nowlin painting sells for $2,750 across 9 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,750† | $4,500† | — | 2020-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,000–$3,500† | $2,625† | $4,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,500† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a B.C. Nowlin worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B.C. Nowlin work is $2,625. The median B.C. Nowlin painting sells for $2,750 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is B.C. Nowlin's auction record?

B.C. Nowlin's auction record is $4,500, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “B.C. Nowlin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/b-c-nowlin (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.