Basil Nightingale (1864–1940)
Basil Nightingale is a British (modern) artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $204. 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 Basil Nightingale sold in 2025 for $444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Nightingale work is $204.
The median Basil Nightingale work on paper sells for $266 across 22 lots.
The median Basil Nightingale painting sells for $2,086 across 3 lots.
The median Basil Nightingale print sells for $113 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Basil Nightingale work on papers typically sell for $194–$410 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 3 | $113‡ | $206 | 66.7% | 2022-09-14 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,086† | $2,147 | 60% | 2023-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $266†‡ | $2,236 | 68.8% | 2025-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Basil Nightingale's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $113 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,086, record $2,147. A typical Basil Nightingale painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $194–$410†‡ | $266†‡ | $2,236 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,236 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,147 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,086† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,091† |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $206 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Basil Nightingale worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Nightingale work is $204. The median Basil Nightingale work on paper sells for $266 across 22 lots. The median Basil Nightingale painting sells for $2,086 across 3 lots. The median Basil Nightingale print sells for $113 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Basil Nightingale work on papers typically sell for $194–$410 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Basil Nightingale work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basil Nightingale work on paper is $266. 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 Basil Nightingale's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Basil Nightingale work on paper is $2,236.
What is the average price of a medium Basil Nightingale work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Basil Nightingale work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $266, 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 Basil Nightingale's auction record?
Basil Nightingale's auction record is $2,236, set in 2020.
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