Ben Nicholson (1894–1982)
Ben Nicholson is a British artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,672. 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 Ben Nicholson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $13,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Nicholson on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Nicholson work worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Nicholson work is $4,672.
The median Ben Nicholson print sells for $2,367 across 81 lots.
The median Ben Nicholson work on paper sells for $19,104 across 38 lots.
The median Ben Nicholson painting sells for $126,719 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson prints typically sell for $1,707–$3,929 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson work on papers typically sell for $12,105–$51,662 (the middle half of 23 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 | 86 | $2,367†‡ | $43,222 | 94.2% | 2026-03-14 |
| Paintings | 20 | $126,719‡ | $1.3M | 85% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $19,104†‡ | $341,478 | 92.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $76,999 | $76,999 | — | 2004-02-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $221,163 | $1.3M | — | 2019-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ben Nicholson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (86 lots) median $2,367 with 94.2% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $126,719, record $1,309,287. A typical Ben Nicholson painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $221,163.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $1,707–$3,929†‡ | $2,554†‡ | $13,752 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $477–$8,676†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $43,222 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $51,412–$133,670 | $83,794 | $671,819 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $38,477–$341,339‡ | $169,226‡ | $1.3M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $12,105–$51,662†‡ | $20,257†‡ | $230,593 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $11,723–$43,419 | $17,994 | $341,478 |
† 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 | 2006 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $671,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $341,478 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $230,593 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $76,999 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $43,222 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $21,611 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Nicholson worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Nicholson work is $4,672. The median Ben Nicholson print sells for $2,367 across 81 lots. The median Ben Nicholson work on paper sells for $19,104 across 38 lots. The median Ben Nicholson painting sells for $126,719 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson prints typically sell for $1,707–$3,929 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson work on papers typically sell for $12,105–$51,662 (the middle half of 23 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 Ben Nicholson print?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Nicholson print is $2,367. 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 Ben Nicholson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Nicholson print is $43,222.
What is the average price of a Ben Nicholson work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Nicholson work on paper is $19,104. 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 Ben Nicholson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Nicholson work on paper is $341,478.
What is the average price of a Ben Nicholson painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Nicholson painting is $126,719. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ben Nicholson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Nicholson painting is $1,309,287.
What is the average price of a small Ben Nicholson print?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ben Nicholson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,554, 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 the average price of a small Ben Nicholson work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ben Nicholson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,257, 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 Ben Nicholson's auction record?
Ben Nicholson's auction record is $1,309,287, set in 2006.
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